2001/12/11 City Council Resolution (5)RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 268
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERGEANT
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep its position classification plan current; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and determined the said class specification is
updated; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that the attached class specification for Public Safety Sergeant is hereby approved.
DULY & REGULARLY ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 2001.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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FLORES: AYE REILLY: AYE SPIRO: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
City of Rohnert Park
PUBLIC SAFETY SERGEANT
DEFINITION
Oversees and supervises the patrol, fire suppression, emergency medical, and other public safety
activities on an assigned shift; personally performs law enforcement and fire suppression work;
performs other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Sergeant has the responsibility for overseeing, training, and supervising
assigned staff engaged in law enforcement, fire suppression, Youth and Family Services Bureau
and emergency medical activities on an assigned shift or program activity. Incumbents may be
given special assignments in a variety of functions including Investigations, Gang Unit, Bicycle
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distinguished from the Public Safety Lieutenant class that has overall day -to -day operational
responsibility for an assigned bureau of the department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
General direction is provided by the Public Safety Lieutenant. Supervisory responsibility entails
direct supervision of Public Safety Officers, Community Services Officer, fire service personnel,
and other assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervises and coordinates staff engaged in patrol, fire suppression, training, Youth and Family
Services Bureau, emergency medical, and other public safety activities on an assigned shift;
assures adequate patrol and fire protection /suppression coverage of the City; evaluates the
performance of assigned officers in relation to department policy and appropriate law
enforcement and fire suppression practices; provides required or necessary officer training; may
recommend disciplinary actions; supervises, coordinates, and assists with incident responses and
investigations; oversees the serving of warrants and follow -up processes; personally performs a
variety of law enforcement, fire suppression, and medical service activities; may serve as an
incident commander at a fire scene; drives and operates fire apparatus and equipment; operates
and supervises the operation of a variety of tools and equipment related to fire suppression,
rescue, and hazardous materials emergency activities; may serve in capacities ranging from hose
operator to Incident Commander in fire fighting situations including laying hose lines, pulling
working lines, holding the nozzle to direct the stream of water on the fire, placing, raising,
lowering and climbing ladders; supervises overhaul and salvage operations; inspects and
performs routine maintenance on rescue equipment, fire apparatus, hydrants, hoses, and other
support equipment; operates engine pumping equipment, may conduct commercial and
residential fire inspections for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and
ordinances; supervises the cleaning or replacement of fire equipment following a fire and
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maintains appropriate logs and records; assists with vehicle accidents and medical emergencies;
reviews law enforcement and fire incident and case reports submitted by assigned officers to
assure completeness and accuracy; may conduct or oversee the conduct of criminal and fire
investigations; may appear in court to present evidence and testimony; works with other public
agencies and law enforcement jurisdiction regarding department activities; supervises and directs
follow -up investigations on citations and incident reports as may be deemed necessary; may
conduct internal investigations of complaints filed regarding the conduct of officers; may provide
specialized expertise in areas such as child abuse, gang, homicide, bicycle patrol, narcotics, and
sexual assault.
OTHER DUTIES
All positions are required to respond to fire scenes and participate in fire suppression activities as
needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Education
Sufficient experience and education in law enforcement, fire protection and suppression to
effectively perform the duties of Public Safety Sergeant. A typical way of obtaining the required
qualifications is to possess three years of experience as a Public Safety Officer
with the City of Rohnert Park and having completed 45 units of college level education.
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experience and education requirements must be met by date of application closing.
Knowledge /Skill /Ability
Comprehensive knowledge of techniques of modern public safety supervision and training;
methods and procedures related to public safety activities, including patrol, crime prevention,
criminal investigation, traffic control and fire suppression; current criminal law with particular
emphasis on the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies and
misdemeanors; rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure, and the preservation and
presentation of evidence in court; interrogation, fingerprinting, photographing and booking of
suspects; laws and practices dealing with juveniles, sexual assault, domestic violence, and
victims' rights; fire behavior and proper fire scene management and Incident Command
techniques; fire suppression equipment and proper use and deployment. General knowledge of
the use and care of firearms and other public safety department equipment; processing and
handling of public safety records and reports. Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and assign
staff; coordinate the activities of several officers in responding to individual or multiple
incidents; make accurate observations and remember details of situations and individuals; react
quickly and appropriately to emergencies and threatening situations; correctly interpret and apply
policies, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to individual circumstances; give and
understand oral and written directions; review and recommend appropriate modifications to
incident and case reports; question witnesses and interrogate suspects in an effective and
appropriate manner; use and care for firearms and other law enforcement equipment;
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drive and operate effectively and safely the full range of department emergency vehicles;
remember the street location and physical layout of the City and major traffic and fire hazards;
demonstrate a high degree of mechanical aptitude; operate and understand the mechanical
principles of fire apparatus and equipment; work effectively with a team and as an individual;
tactfully and effectively represent the department to individuals, community groups, and other
government agencies.
Working Conditions
Position requires sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling,
pulling, lifting, carrying, dragging, bending, squatting, crouching in the performance of daily
activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination
in writing reports, and using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near, far,
night, and color vision in viewing crime scenes and evidence and firing a weapon. As a law
enforcement officer, the incumbent is frequently required to run in pursuit of and subdue suspects
while taking them into custody; walk on uneven and slippery surfaces. Incumbents work
outdoors in all weather conditions; around loud siren noise and moving vehicles. This position
may require working around chemicals, pesticides, blood, and other potential toxic exposures.
Incumbent may be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations.
During fire suppression activities incumbents may be required to wear protective gear, carry
appropriate tools, and wear self- contained breathing apparatus, weighing a combined total of 100
pounds, while performing many of the emergency related duties; may be exposed to very hot and
very cold conditions and enter smoke filled buildings. While performing emergency aid, lifting
and carrying victims and moving heavy equipment may be required. Incumbent will be required
to work in small, cramped crawl spaces, areas where vision is limited, and /or at heights including
rooftops and on ladders.
LICENSE /CERTIFICATE
By date of application closing must have possession of a Class C California driver's license, an
Intermediate Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST), a California State Fire Services Firefighter I Certificate, G
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POST Supervisory Course Certificate, a Class B California driver's license to drive fire
equipment and a Department of Public Safety Fire Apparatus Drive Certificate,
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