Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Police Lieutenant
Posted 14 days ago
Job Description
Definition
***ONLY CURRENT SALT RIVER POLICE OFFICERS CAN APPLY***
Definition: Under general supervision of the Chief of Police or Commander, performs administrative and supervisory work as a supervisor of one of two divisions: Operations or the Office of the Chief. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.
Essential Functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions but may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification).
Examples of Tasks
1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and assigns the work of Police Sergeants, Police Officers and/or civilians assigned to Field Operations Division (Patrol), Criminal Investigations Division, or Professional Standards Division (Internal Affairs). Models both management and leadership for law enforcement staff. Depending upon the function supervised, reviews work, in progress and/or upon completion, which is illustrated by, but not limited to, the following: investigations, bookings, arrests, public relations, handling of funds, record keeping, storage of evidence, management of police equipment and supplies, vehicle use, safety, quality of radio communications, and response to calls for service. Assists in scheduling personnel to shift assignments.
2. Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth, writes and conducts performance evaluations. Ensures that the staff maintains specialized knowledge.
3. Ensures that the staff maintains specialized knowledge by identifying training needs and providing/scheduling training. Provides training to officers who have violated a policy or procedures. Develops/revises departmental policies and procedures to meet legal requirements, to reflect the values of the Community Council, and to implement the management philosophy of the Police Chief.
4. Responds to complaints from the public which have first been reviewed by supervisory staff and referred for further investigation. Performs internal investigations (or may assign to a Sergeant) regarding incidents about which serious policy violations are alleged and for which a department employee may be suspended or terminated. Reports findings and provides recommendations in response to complaints against the Police Department.
5. Contributes to the preparation of the PD Budget; monitors expenditures of the division supervised; prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary records and reports relating to activities.
6. Participates in various community activities and makes verbal presentations to groups.
7. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality protection and service to the Community. Works in concert with Human Resources in recruiting, testing and recommending police officer or professional staff applicants. Serves as a member to panel interview and appeals hearing boards.
8. Conducts background checks on police officer applicants, and civilians who may be working for SRPMIC PD.
9. Performs any of the essential functions of a Police Officer as required by staffing levels and/or unusual circumstances.
10. Adheres to all training, policies, procedures, chain of custody, rules of evidence and laws. Maintains strict confidence and security of all data, financial accounts, information, intelligence, metrics, audio, video, computer analytics and meta data, police reports, supplements and associated case files, physical evidence, photographs, statistics and any other materials that are confidential and sensitive to all cases, investigations, personnel records and the operations or property of the SRPD and SRPMIC.
11. Performs other job related duties, as assigned, that enhance and facilitate departmental operations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
Minimum Qualifications
Special Requirements
Must possess a current certification in first Aid and CPR, including universal precaution. Must possess AZPOST certification as a peace officer.Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances", Chapter II, "Minors, Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children". Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).
Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.
Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
***ONLY CURRENT SALT RIVER POLICE OFFICERS CAN APPLY***
Definition: Under general supervision of the Chief of Police or Commander, performs administrative and supervisory work as a supervisor of one of two divisions: Operations or the Office of the Chief. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.
Essential Functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions but may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification).
Examples of Tasks
1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and assigns the work of Police Sergeants, Police Officers and/or civilians assigned to Field Operations Division (Patrol), Criminal Investigations Division, or Professional Standards Division (Internal Affairs). Models both management and leadership for law enforcement staff. Depending upon the function supervised, reviews work, in progress and/or upon completion, which is illustrated by, but not limited to, the following: investigations, bookings, arrests, public relations, handling of funds, record keeping, storage of evidence, management of police equipment and supplies, vehicle use, safety, quality of radio communications, and response to calls for service. Assists in scheduling personnel to shift assignments.
2. Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth, writes and conducts performance evaluations. Ensures that the staff maintains specialized knowledge.
3. Ensures that the staff maintains specialized knowledge by identifying training needs and providing/scheduling training. Provides training to officers who have violated a policy or procedures. Develops/revises departmental policies and procedures to meet legal requirements, to reflect the values of the Community Council, and to implement the management philosophy of the Police Chief.
4. Responds to complaints from the public which have first been reviewed by supervisory staff and referred for further investigation. Performs internal investigations (or may assign to a Sergeant) regarding incidents about which serious policy violations are alleged and for which a department employee may be suspended or terminated. Reports findings and provides recommendations in response to complaints against the Police Department.
5. Contributes to the preparation of the PD Budget; monitors expenditures of the division supervised; prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary records and reports relating to activities.
6. Participates in various community activities and makes verbal presentations to groups.
7. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality protection and service to the Community. Works in concert with Human Resources in recruiting, testing and recommending police officer or professional staff applicants. Serves as a member to panel interview and appeals hearing boards.
8. Conducts background checks on police officer applicants, and civilians who may be working for SRPMIC PD.
9. Performs any of the essential functions of a Police Officer as required by staffing levels and/or unusual circumstances.
10. Adheres to all training, policies, procedures, chain of custody, rules of evidence and laws. Maintains strict confidence and security of all data, financial accounts, information, intelligence, metrics, audio, video, computer analytics and meta data, police reports, supplements and associated case files, physical evidence, photographs, statistics and any other materials that are confidential and sensitive to all cases, investigations, personnel records and the operations or property of the SRPD and SRPMIC.
11. Performs other job related duties, as assigned, that enhance and facilitate departmental operations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
- Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
- Knowledge of the SRPMIC ordinances to be enforced.
- Knowledge of state and federal statutes, codes and ordinances to be enforced.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of police/law enforcement administration, including budgeting, program planning and development, employee supervision and training.
- Knowledge of police operations principles and practices including investigation, patrol, communications, records, community/public relations, and crime prevention.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of conflict resolution and behavioral counseling
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of short and long range planning.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of employee supervision, especially those and problems associated with law enforcement work.
- Skill in investigating, analyzing, evaluating, and resolving operational, procedural and personnel problems.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other law enforcement/regulatory agencies, departmental staff, Community officials, members of the Community and the public.
- Skill in modeling the appropriate, professional behavior required for emotionally demanding circumstances.
- Skill in analyzing and evaluating information accurately, and in expressing ideas clearly, when providing oral and written reports and recommendations.
- Skill in maintaining confidentiality and using discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
- Skill in communicating with and instructing others, using both legal/technical and non-technical language as appropriate to provide explanations to those for whom the subject matter is unfamiliar, difficult to understand, or resented.
- Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
- Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.
- Ability to facilitate change.
- Ability to exercise resourcefulness in addressing new problems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Experience -Three (3) years as Police Sergeant. An Associate's Degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or closely related degree, or Bachelor's degree in a similar field of study is preferred.
- Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.
- Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.
Special Requirements
Must possess a current certification in first Aid and CPR, including universal precaution. Must possess AZPOST certification as a peace officer.
Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).
Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.
Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
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