Police Sergeant

Under general direction of the Lieutenant, supervises the Police Patrol section and night shift; patrols, investigates crimes and traffic accidents for Ohkay Owingeh and arrests and/or cites violators. Ensures safety, security, and the preservation of life and property by maintaining law and order and enforcing laws and ordinances. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the direct supervision of the Police Lieutenant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of Public Safety Staff

NATURE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and coordinates activities of Patrol Officers and night shift officers; ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Conducts roll call of officers and issues duty assignments. Coordinates work schedules and training for officers.
• Communicates departmental policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines, goals, and objectives.
• Interviews applicants as needed.
• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the development and implementation of community relations and crime prevention programs.
• Protects the property and lives of community members by patrolling assigned areas and addressing any suspicious persons and/or establishments. Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries and directs them to proper authorities if needed.
• Responds to incidents including fire, theft, automobile accidents, robberies, disturbances, and any other misdemeanors or felonies and secures the scene of the crime.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, and makes arrests as required by applicable laws.
• Testifies in court to present evidence or testify against persons accused of criminal activity.
• Conducts investigations in vice activities, narcotics, traffic, burglary, or reported incidents as assigned.
• Conducts routine checks of local businesses, residences, and government agencies. Investigates specific areas or conditions causing juvenile delinquency.
• Maintains positive relations with community members and agencies by educating and providing information on crime prevention and related issues.
• Transports violators to and from court, rehabilitation sites, or jail facilities. Serves court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
• Maintains appropriate documentation on incidents as required by policies and procedures. Generates reports as needed.
• Leads civilian personnel work assignments as assigned.
• Attends training classes and seminars on police methods, techniques, safety, first aide, marksmanship, and related law enforcement activity.
• Communicates with local, state, regional, and outside agencies and assists as needed.
• Assists in hosting regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding departmental activities.
• Conducts preliminary performance evaluations of staff, recommending disciplinary actions, staff changes, or reassignments.
• Improves staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of the functions and structure of Ohkay Owingeh.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of police/law enforcement and administration, including employee supervision and training.
• Knowledge of police operations principles and practices including investigation, patrol, communications, records, community/public relations, and crime prevention.
• Knowledge of equipment used in law enforcement, including weapons, communications, computers, and vehicles. Proficient in firearm safety enforcement/regulatory agencies, departmental staff, tribal officials, and the public.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to supervise activities of Patrol Officers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in…