PATROL SARGEANT, IN-HOUSE
VACANCY ANN#: STOI-24-081
TITLE: PATROL SARGEANT (IN-HOUSE)
DEPARTMENT: SPOKANE TRIBAL POLICE
SUPERVISOR: CHIEF OF POLICE
STATUS: FULL-TIME, NON EXEMPT
RATE OF PAY: DOE/DOQ
OPENING DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
IN-HOUSE POSTING OPEN TO CURRENT STOI LAW ENFORCMENT OFFICERS
INTRODUCTION:
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police and in accordance with the overall policing strategy of the Spokane Tribal Police Department. Sergeants act as Chief of Police in the absence of the Chief of Police for administrative issues pertaining to Spokane Tribal Police Department’s patrol staff and other subordinate staff for daily operations. They provide direct supervision of patrol officers, provide professional expertise on situational calls and problem-solving issues within their scope of duties and responsibilities. They provide direct and indirect supervision in ensure continuity of operations in both emergent and non-emergent situations. As first-line supervisors Patrol Sergeant’s work directly with patrol officers in their assigned duties to motivate, provide technical support, guidance and assistance in maintaining law and order on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Police Sergeants also provide several administrative functions that include, but not limited to, appraisals, disciplinary counseling, scheduling and administrative approvals for training, personal time off, absences and alterations in shift work.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for assisting Chief in designing, implementing and updating policies and procedures to meet the continuing changes for the department and the safety and security of community members and assets.
- Responsible for the completion of payroll and correction of payroll related issues.
- Creates, reviews and distributes reports.
- Manages and accounts for controlled supplies issued to the department.
- Monitors and approves required case reports for timely completion and accuracy.
- Write, perform and delivers evaluations, in accordance with departmental policy ensuring evaluations are instructive, informative and provide an accurate depiction of an employee’s areas than need improvement as well as strengths and benefits that the employee provides to the department.
- Attends and participates in department and team meetings to ensure effective communication.
- Responsible for management and supervision of individual and overall shift operations including, scheduling, training, corrective action, etc.
- Responsible for responding to calls for service as needed for patrol operations and direct management for serious/emergency calls.
- Responsible for ensuring officers receive training in accordance with federal, state and Tribal policies and laws
- Sergeants are to become proficient in supervisor techniques, policies and lead subordinates in spirit of departmental Vision and Mission Statement goals.
- Provides professional and technical assistance and guidance to other Tribal programs and business as needed or requested for emergency operations and/or regular business operations as it pertains to policy and law.
- Assists Directors with special investigations and/or technical reports. Completes special projects as assigned.
- Ensures employees have proper control and protection of Tribal property and assets.
- Sergeants are required to commit larger portions of personal time as needed to ensure officer and public safety are being maintained.
- May be called upon to perform internal investigations, provide detailed reports of findings and effectively communicate verbally and in writing findings to Chief of Police.
- Ensures the highest possible standards of guest satisfaction and officer relations are maintained and carried out in a fair and equitable manner conducive to that goal.
- Maintains accurate records and logs of interactions with employees for accountability.
- Manages schedules and ensures availability of staff for regular duties and special details as needed.
- Directs emergency personnel, evaluates call priority, availability and the number and types of personnel needed.
- Solicit informational responses, coordinate and communicate responses and monitor on-going activities to upgrade information received by field units as well as to enhance officer safety.
- Exercise discretion in a manner consistent with Departmental Policy and Procedures.
- Responsible to and accountable for compliance with departmental rules & regulations, policy and procedures, orders, and directives.
- Understand and operate within judicial processes and jurisdictional limitations.
- Ensure workplace safety.
- A Sergeant must be able to perform proficient data entry; word processing; computer operation and other forms of modern department equipment.
- Coordinates police business with other city departments, law enforcement agencies, and courts and prosecutors.
- Works with Correctional staff and monitors activities of inmate levels for the jurisdiction and assists as directed by Chief of Police.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must have a working knowledge of the layout of the Spokane Indian Reservation
- Knowledge and proper use of the English language both spoken and written
- Knowledge of proper radio and phone etiquette as it applies to police usage
- Knowledge of general police procedures, policies, best practices and standard operating procedures as they pertain to a 638 Contract and the Spokane Tribe of Indians
- Knowledge and utilization of appropriate resources and the willingness to initiate use of available resources. Knowledge of Crime Reporting Information System (CRIS) or similar system
- Knowledge of Privacy Act for the purpose of confidentiality.
- Ability to analyze and solve complex management problems having non-standard solutions.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with public officials, department heads, associates and the public.
- Knowledge of a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation.
- Skill in effectively, communicating information through verbal and written correspondence to patrolman managers, clients, customers, and the general public, including writing reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals.
- Skill in solving practical problems and dealing with situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.
- Skills in assessing operation, program, staffing and fiscal needs.
- Skill in identifying and resolving administrative problems under pressure conditions.
- Work nights, weekends, holidays and schedule changes as required.
- Willingness to attend any and all additional training as required by needs of Spokane Tribe and Tribal Police Department.
- Have a willingness to exceed the standard and go above and beyond when needed to fulfill assignments, solve problems and/or complete the mission.
- Possess or ability to obtain certification from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Programs or other certifications as required by the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
- Attended or ability to attend within one-year Police First Line Supervision Training.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to possess a Washington State Driver’s license within 45 days of appointment.
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two years specialized experience and/or training in law enforcement; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supervisory experience in a law enforcement program.
- Demonstrated knowledge of STLOC, RCW, Indian Country law and Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country.
PREFERRED REQUISITES:
• Direct experience in an organizational development role strongly preferred.
OTHER:
- Positions with the Spokane Tribal Law Enforcement Division are subject to a One (1) year Probationary Period that begins upon the first day of employment for Lateral Trained Officers, and one year post academy for Police Officer Trainee’s.
- During the probation period, they must demonstrate good knowledge of the principles and practices of police work; good knowledge of laws and ordinances governing local law enforcement; good knowledge of first aid; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department personnel and the general public; ability to think clearly in high stress and emergency situations; good professional judgment; integrity; tact and honesty.
*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
*Safety Sensitive Background – Requires a higher standard of performance and behavior.
*FBI Background – Positions involving regular contact with, or control over, Indian Children in accordance with the Federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, Public Law 101-630
APPLY ON-LINE : https://spokanetribe.bamboohr.com/careers/355?source=aWQ9MTg%3D
Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Tashina Brown
P.O. Box 206 Wellpinit, WA 99040
509-458-6583 or 458-6527
E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com
Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.
The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy
All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test
All Positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 90-day orientation period