Battalion commander vs detective sergeant

Differences between battalion commander and detective sergeant duties and responsibilities

Battalion commander example responsibilities.

• Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
• Experience working within the DoD for developing and implementing depot support strategies for both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Direct deployment of communications equipment, systems and manpower to support combat operations.
• Supervise operation and organizational maintenance of weapons, mobile combat equipment, and combat combination equipment.
• Prepare a ballistic missile submarine for certification to carry nuclear weapons, satisfying all training, maintenance, and documentation requirements.
• Provide assessments of CBRN threats and make recommendations to the battalion commander regarding tactical employment of chemical defense equipment.

Detective sergeant example responsibilities.

• Receive multiple letters of commendation for effective investigations that lead to successful prosecutions.
• Assist in writing standards for certification for the firearms unit.
• Supervise detective squad, identify monthly investigation outcomes, create staffing schedules, perform stake-outs, monitor wire taps ,
• Establish probable cause to obtain warrants, leading to arrests and the seizure of narcotics, firearms and other contraband.
• Deliver subpoenas and other documents as requested by attorneys.
• Supervise detectives attaining search warrants, subpoenas and financial/phone/computer records.
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