Interviewing My Sergeant

For my interview I chose the Detective Sergeant in charge of the task force I am assigned to help. Here is what he had to say;


What are the main job responsibilities of your position?
- Not only do I do my part to carry out the mission and objectives of this department I also supervise a team of detectives who work on my assigned task force. It is my job to ensure the needs of the detectives are being met (equipment, raining, safety issues, etc). I oversee their cases and help where needed as well as review my own cases.


How did you choose this career field?
- I just saw it as a very interesting and rewarding job.


What type of education or training is needed for the position?
- A Bachelors degree is required for the department and prior law enforcement experience is preferred but not required. You will also need to graduate from a P.O.S.T. approved academy. Excellent verbal/written communication skills is also required to perform this job.


What advise would you give to someone interested in this field?
- It is important to maintain good character and leadership skills. Helping out in the community and doing community service is also a great idea not only because it shows your dedication to the community but gives a glimpse of your character. Community service is essentially what this job is. Study, Study, Study. enhancing your knowledge will only help with the performance of your duties as well as the ability to progress up in ranks through your career. It also helps to find a mentor in the law enforcement field to help you.


Do they notice any new trends in the field?
- It is a tough time to be joining law enforcement due to the renewed public/media scrutiny towards law enforcement. This is where the studying comes into play by knowing and following the law and department policy so you always know your doing the right thing.


Why would you be interested in this career field?
- There are many different reasons why someone would choose this career field. like I mentioned before, their are so many different jobs you can do such as patrol, corrections, investigations, air operations, and much more. Unlike a lot of other career fields, this job can be different day to day and it really appeals to those looking for a team environment. Not many people say they have coworkers who are willing to risk their lives for you if called upon. Also, even with the public scrutiny this job is extremely rewarding when your able to help someone and make a difference in their lives.