Police Sergeant jobs in Mesa, AZ

***ONLY CURRENT SALT RIVER POLICE OFFICERS CAN APPLY***  

Definition: Under limited supervision supervises law enforcement activities of a squad in the SRPMIC administration division, field operations or criminal investigations division. This position is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions:   (Essential functions, may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, 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).

Tasks:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:  

• Knowledge of the geography and demographics of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of State and Federal statutes, codes and ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of the principles of employee training and supervision.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices, including investigation, patrol, traffic control, records management, laws of arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence, custody of persons and property.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in law enforcement, including weapons, communications, computers, vehicles, intelligence gathering and identification techniques.
• 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 the principles and methods of employee supervision, especially those issues and problems associated with law enforcement work.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes, codes and ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of police operations principles and practices including investigation, patrol, investigation, apprehension, custody, evidence identification, community/public relations, and crime prevention.

• 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.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other law enforcement/regulatory agency/organization staff, Tribal Officials, criminal justice system staff and the public.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting complex statutes, ordinances, regulation, and standards.
• Skill in conducting investigations of criminal activities.
• Skill in reviewing and evaluating the work of staff to ensure that established law enforcement operations are met.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and using discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
• Skill in investigating, analyzing, evaluating, and resolving operational, procedural, and personnel problems.
• Skill in investigating, analyzing, evaluating, and resolving operational, procedural, and personnel problems.
• Skill in reviewing and evaluating the work of staff to ensure that established law enforcement operations standards are met. 
• 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.
• Skill in reviewing and evaluating the work of staff to ensure that established law enforcement operations standards are met.   
• Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement/regulatory agencies, departmental staff, Community officials, members of the Community, and the public.
• 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.

• Ability to analyze and react to emergency situations quickly, calmly, and correctly to adopt effective courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to adequately redistribute available resources from one location to another during periods of high activity in order to provide maximum coverage.
• Ability to maintain records on equipment, supplies, and the activities of the division, and prepare recommendations on personnel, supplies, and equipment needs of the department, for the budget.
• Ability to promote and assist in the communication of departmental policies to subordinate personnel.
• Ability to prepare work schedules, including coordination of leave schedules, to ensure proper  staffing of posts on a day-to-day basis, in a manner which provides the most effective level of Police protection for the Community.
• Ability to inspect police vehicles and other equipment, for proper working order and direct correction of deficiencies.
• Ability to effectively deal with the public under adverse situations.
• Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
• Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to properly handle emergencies and pressure without losing composure.
• Ability to exercise resourcefulness in addressing new problems.

Education and Experience – HS diploma or GED and currently serving as a Salt River Police Officer or Corporal. Off initial probationary employee status. Minimum of three (03) years combined experience as a Police Officer and/or Corporal.  An Associate’s Degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or closely related degree is preferred.

• Must complete the Written Test, In-Basket Exercise, and Oral Board with an average combined score of 70% to be placed on SRPD’s Eligibility List. Failure to meet the average combined score of 70% will be considered an automatic disqualifier.
  

• Must possess a current certification in first Aid and CPR, including universal precautions. 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 11, “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. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

"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.