Police Sergeant

Job Title: Police Sergeant Closing Date: Open Until Filled DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not be considered. Job Number: 25-357 Job Type: Full-Time Regular Department: Gila River Police Department City: Sacaton, AZ Location: 637 W. Gu U Ki Street Area of Interest: Public Safety Salary/ Hourly Rate: $41.75 - $58.20 / Hourly Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Police Sergeant supervises the day-to-day activities of Police Officers and/or Detectives within an assigned district on an assigned shift or performs responsible staff functions at headquarters; manages schedules and approves leave request and time sheets; maintains statistical data in reference to crime rates; and participates in the more difficult police and investigative issues and instructs subordinates in the methods to be followed. Assumes responsibility for assigned special programs, projects, or department-wide functions or activities; coordinates activities with other agencies; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and general orders received from a Police Lieutenant, Police Commander, or Chief of Police and is reviewed through observation of results and evaluation of reports submitted. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Plans, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of sworn law enforcement staff involved in traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services and activities; supervise non-sworn staff in dispatch, records, and property and evidence room as assigned. Conduct personnel and equipment inspections. · Serve as first level supervisor for an assigned shift; prepare and manage briefings; assign patrol beats. Conducts or provides for training; prepare, process and maintain a variety of written reports and personnel records. · Train and evaluate assigned personnel; assist with training and orientation of new employees; provide training, guidance and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required and promote career development of subordinates. · Conducts administrative investigations and investigations of citizen complaints as necessary. · Responds to major crimes, accident scenes and emergencies; assumes initial command; establish incident command post and implement the Incident Command System; may act as incident commander until such time as a higher-ranking person assumes command. · Supervise specialized teams and services including Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT), Field Training Officers, Ranger Unit, Canine Unit, and related assignments. May also be assigned to supervise other specialty units. · Participates in the enforcement of Federal, State and Tribal law and ordinances. Coordinate police activities with other units in the department, and/or other community departments or divisions. · Conduct continuing review of assigned activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing effective services and support in assigned area of responsibility; implements policies and procedures. · Provide a full range of administrative support to management staff; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare and implement departmental policies and procedures; and prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Interpret, convey, and ensure implementation of agency policies, procedures, and methods; ensure that personnel have clear guidelines of authority and responsibility. · Participate in budget development and administration for assigned operations and special details; participate in the development and administration of grant applications. · Supervise and participate in the preparation of reports for various cases including cases going to trial; prepare supplemental reports as required; appear in court to present evidence and testimony as required. · Reviews, corrects and assures the completeness of incident reports, required forms, summons, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion. · When assigned as Administrative Sergeant, oversee and supervise a variety of special services, programs, projects, and units including the diversion programs; coordinate various permits requested by the Community; oversee the department’s public relations functions, background investigations for new hires; coordinate special events and off duty employment. · Performs other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Knowledge of: · Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Working knowledge of modern police practices, police and supervisory methods, techniques, and the rules and regulations of the Gila River Indian Community and Gila River Police Department. · General social problems and cultural diversity of citizenry. · Working knowledge of Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation evidence in traffic and criminal cases. · Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Tribal laws and Community ordinances. · Methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement, crime prevention services, and activities including investigation and ide