10/28/2026
Uniform Patrol Sergeant
City of Anderson Police Department
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Full-time
Job details
$65,564.03 a year
Full job description
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Enforces all federal and state laws and City ordinances relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety.
Provides leadership of and assists in supervising assigned subordinate officers; supervisory duties include instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems and recommending employee discipline. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and make recommendations for improvement as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
Inspect officers, vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with all regulations. Participate in officer training.
Ensures the availability of adequate equipment, vehicles and supplies for subordinate officers.
Confer with officers regarding case problems; assists in the performance of the more difficult law enforcement work.
Review all incident and accident reports, logs and paperwork received from subordinate officers to ensure completion, accuracy and conformance with regulations.
Evaluates operations and activities of assigned shift; recommends modifications in policies and/or procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety.
Monitors radio traffic and calls for service; ensures officers respond to calls in a prompt manner.
Takes active charge of all significant and/or major incidents until relieved by a higher-ranking officer.
Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the city, responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance, investigating criminal incidents, apprehending and arresting suspects and violent persons, securing crime scenes, seizing property and/or criminal evidence, maintaining public order, interrogating suspects, transporting prisoners and mental patients, completing police reports, etc.
Performs traffic enforcement work as required.
Administers first aid and CPR at emergency scenes as necessary; provides medical assistance at the First Responder level if so certified.
Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers. Provides testimony and presents evidence in court as necessary.
Coordinates and/or performs routine service duties, including but not limited to providing es**rt service for the protection of persons and/or property, assisting stranded motorists, providing funeral es**rt, directing traffic, providing security and crowd control al special events, etc.
Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the City of Anderson; informs subordinates of any changes and ensures the implementation/enforcement of same.
Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
Assists other law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions as required.
Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance.
Participates in neighborhood and community relations programs; attends neighborhood meetings to enhance police/community relationships and to address safety and quality of life issues.
Attends periodic training sessions and attends seminars and meetings to keep abreast of current law enforcement trends; maintains required physical fitness and required level of proficiency in the use of fi****ms.
Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response. Perform duties of Lieutenant as required in his/her absence.
Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc.
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Take home vehicle within Anderson County and outside the county within 15 miles.
Requirements:
Field Training Officer Certification
First Line Supervisor Training Course
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Law enforcement: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Law Enforcement Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
