Work is performed in accordance with specific oral and written orders from a superior and department policies and procedures, but with considerable independence of action in choosing specific methods and techniques. Work involves responsibility for making independent operating decisions based upon knowledge of departmental operations, although advice and counsel is available from superiors in difficult cases. Direct technical and administrative supervision is given to police officers and civilian clerical personnel. Supervision is received from the Patrol Commander in charge of the Patrol Division by general observation and evaluation of the effectiveness with which the division operates. Work involves elements of personal danger and involves public contact with citizens, public officials, and law violators.
Employees are subject to hazardous duty in times of emergency or when necessitated by circumstances.
A person in this position may be assigned to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime assignments. Responds to serious crime scenes and major police calls involving serious physical injury or death, major property damage, or situations which may have such a risk and might occur, and require the immediate presence of a superior officer for consultation with the Assistant Shift Commander or Senior Officer on duty. Investigates field complaints from citizens, complaints against police officer conduct, and against police policies or laws. May be responsible for security of police department building, assignment and maintenance of patrol vehicles, conducting and teaching various police techniques and procedures. Recommends changes in organizational procedures policies and departmental rules and regulations.