Police Sergeant

Summary

The City of Spring Hill, Kansas seeks a Police Sergeant to lead front-line officers in delivering professional, community-focused public safety. This supervisory role manages daily patrol operations, assigns and oversees calls for service, and ensures compliance with laws, policies, and best practices. The Sergeant responds to critical incidents, reviews reports, mentors officers, and supports training and performance development. Working in a collaborative, service-oriented culture, this position partners with residents and city departments to address public safety needs and enhance quality of life in a growing community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead patrol officers to ensure effective delivery of police services
• Coordinate daily shift operations, assignments, and patrol coverage
• Respond to and oversee major incidents, investigations, and critical calls
• Review reports, case files, and enforcement actions for accuracy and compliance
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate officers; support training and professional development
• Ensure adherence to department policies, laws, and community policing standards
• Collaborate with other city departments and community partners on public safety issues
• Represent the department at community meetings and outreach events

Required Skills

• Law enforcement operations
• Criminal and traffic law knowledge
• Incident command and scene management
• Report writing and documentation
• Police supervision and leadership
• Use-of-force and defensive tactics
• Community policing practices
• Evidence handling and chain of custody
• Radio and dispatch communication systems
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation

Job Description

The City of Spring Hill, Kansas seeks a Police Sergeant to lead front-line officers in delivering professional, community-focused public safety. This supervisory role manages daily patrol operations, assigns and oversees calls for service, and ensures compliance with laws, policies, and best practices. The Sergeant responds to critical incidents, reviews reports, mentors officers, and supports training and performance development. Working in a collaborative, service-oriented culture, this position partners with residents and city departments to address public safety needs and enhance quality of life in a growing community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead patrol officers to ensure effective delivery of police services
• Coordinate daily shift operations, assignments, and patrol coverage
• Respond to and oversee major incidents, investigations, and critical calls
• Review reports, case files, and enforcement actions for accuracy and compliance
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate officers; support training and professional development
• Ensure adherence to department policies, laws, and community policing standards
• Collaborate with other city departments and community partners on public safety issues
• Represent the department at community meetings and outreach events

Required Skills

• Law enforcement operations
• Criminal and traffic law knowledge
• Incident command and scene management
• Report writing and documentation
• Police supervision and leadership
• Use-of-force and defensive tactics
• Community policing practices
• Evidence handling and chain of custody
• Radio and dispatch communication systems
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation