City of Tampa

This is managerial police work. 

An employee in this class is responsible for serving as principal assistant to a shift or subdivision commander and participating in managing and directing the operation of a major subdivision of the municipal police department. Work is of more than average difficulty and involves acting as field commander or supervisor and exercising direct managerial control over a specialized police operation or administration function. Under direction, the employee is required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in assisting in administering the policies and program objectives of the unit. At times, the employee is required to perform work of a hazardous nature and to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is reviewed through observation, oral and written reports and results obtained.

Acts as field commander or supervisor and participates in administering, managing and directing law enforcement activities of a specialized nature; supervises and conducts roll call, information dissemination and shift changeover procedures; conducts personnel and equipment inspections; supervises and provides assistance in the investigation of serious crimes and accidents, as necessary; reviews and edits documentation submitted by subordinate personnel for accuracy and completeness and to determine whether probable cause exists for arrest.

Performs and oversees performance of employee evaluations; advises subordinate employees in the application and interpretation of rules, regulations, policies, standard operating procedures and general orders of the department; assists in the training and career development of subordinate personnel; reviews and approves employee requests for overtime credit, vacation and compensatory leave time; ascertains that necessary personnel are assigned to problems; makes tactical plans and recommends solutions to problems encountered by subordinates; originates or reviews disciplinary actions and makes recommendations commensurate with offenses committed.

Maintains records and prepares reports as required.

Directs the operation in the absence or upon the request of a superior officer.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of: approved principles, practices and procedures of law enforcement work; civil and criminal laws and municipal ordinances; the rules of evidence; police department operating rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of: administrative management methods, principles and practices, as well as methods of organization and operation.
Ability to: analyze complex police problems and situations, and to adapt quick, effective courses of action with regard to surrounding circumstances; deal courteously and firmly with the public and to maintain good public relations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with trainees, other officers, supervisors, officials and the general public; train and supervise subordinate personnel; prepare and present reports both orally and in writing.
Skill in: the use and care of firearms and other police equipment.

For Examination Participation:

• Current City of Tampa Police Sergeant
• Successful completion of 75 credit hours

For Promotional Eligibility:

• One (1) year of experience as a Police Sergeant with the City of Tampa (NOTE: All of the required experience must have been with the Tampa Police Department)
• Successful completion of three (3) years of college (90 credit hours or 136 quarter hours)

All candidates must submit a copy of their degree or official transcript (with signature and/or seal affixed) prior to the closing date. This also applies to candidates who may have applied for past examinations. The transcript or diploma may be scanned and attached via upload to the online application or forwarded via email to careers@tampagov.net. If the file you are uploading exceeds the attachment size allowed, you can try a free file compression tool online such as http://pdfcompressor.com/ to reduce the size of your upload.

 

NOTE:

• Applications must be submitted by the close date of 9/06/2018.
• All documents must be submitted by 4:00 PM on 9/07/2018. 

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license required.

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.