Tribal Police Sergeant

San Pasqual Band Of Diegueno Mission Indians Of California•Valley Center, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, the Tribal Police Sergeant is a first-line law enforcement supervisor responsible for supervising, directing, and evaluating the activities of sworn police officers and other assigned personnel. The Sergeant provides leadership during daily operations, responds to critical incidents, ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, and applicable California laws, and promotes professional and ethical law enforcement services throughout the Tribal community. The Sergeant serves as a working supervisor and is expected to perform patrol and law enforcement duties while providing guidance, direction, training, and oversight to subordinate personnel. The position requires sound judgment, strong leadership, knowledge of tribal law enforcement operations, and the ability to work effectively with Tribal leadership, Tribal members, employees, residents, visitors, and outside law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

Equivalent to an Associate degree in criminal justice or related field.
Completion of either a California P.O.S.T. certified basic academy or the National Indian Academy.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Five years of full-time equivalent employment as a police officer or deputy sheriff.
Must be able to pass a routine background check at time of employment.
Must apply for and pass a National Security (SF86) adjudicated background check as mandated by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and participate in random drug testing thereafter, in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
Supervisory principles and practices.
Law Enforcement and security methods including investigative procedures and techniques.
Regional Communications System.
Conflict resolution and mediation.
Applicable Federal, State and Tribal laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
Current case law decisions as they relate to police patrol procedures.
Providing customer service.
Principles and practices of modern law enforcement.
Criminal investigation and patrol procedures.
Arrest and control techniques.
Report writing and records management.
Evidence preservation and handling.
Criminal and traffic laws applicable to the officer's jurisdiction.
Constitutional rights and law enforcement procedures.
Use-of-force principles and de-escalation practices.
Tribal government and Tribal law enforcement operations.
Emergency management and incident command principles.
Community policing and problem-solving strategies.
Personnel supervision and performance management.
Interagency cooperation and mutual-aid procedures.
Lead, motivate, and supervise law enforcement personnel effectively.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion under stressful conditions.
Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Prepare accurate and detailed reports.
Conduct and supervise investigations.
Analyze problems and develop practical solutions.
Establish effective working relationships with Tribal leadership, employees, community members, and outside agencies.
Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Resolve conflicts professionally.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Effectively manage multiple priorities and emergencies.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and respect when working within a Tribal community.
Maintain professionalism and composure during difficult or confrontational situations.

Nice To Haves

Basic First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse tribal socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of an Indian Reservation.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned police officers and other department personnel.
Assign officers to patrol, calls for service, special assignments, investigations, traffic enforcement, and other operational duties.
Monitor officer performance and ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, rules, and directives.
Conduct roll calls, shift briefings, inspections, and operational meetings.
Provide coaching, counseling, training, and corrective direction when appropriate.
Prepare performance evaluations, reports, recommendations, and disciplinary documentation.
Ensure officers maintain professional conduct, appearance, equipment, and readiness for duty.
Review reports and other official documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with department requirements.
Address personnel and operational issues promptly and notify the Chief of Police of significant matters.
Enforce applicable Tribal laws, ordinances, codes, policies, and regulations within the department's jurisdiction.
Understand and operate within the jurisdictional framework applicable to Tribal law enforcement in California.
Coordinate enforcement activities involving Tribal, federal, state, county, and municipal authorities as appropriate.
Maintain professional working relationships with neighboring law enforcement agencies, county Sheriff's Offices, California Highway Patrol, federal agencies, District Attorneys' Offices, and other public safety organizations.
Assist with matters involving concurrent or overlapping jurisdiction and ensure appropriate notification and coordination.
Support the sovereign governmental interests and public safety responsibilities of the Tribe while maintaining professional law enforcement standards.
Assist Tribal leadership with public safety matters and provide accurate information regarding significant law enforcement incidents.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with Tribal members, Tribal leadership, employees, community organizations, and surrounding communities.
Promote community-oriented policing and problem-solving strategies.
Identify recurring public safety problems and develop appropriate enforcement or prevention strategies.
Attend community meetings and public safety events as assigned.
Respond professionally and respectfully to community concerns and complaints.
Promote trust, transparency, accountability, and professionalism within the Tribal Police Department.
Respond to and supervise major incidents, including: Homicides, Assaults, Domestic violence incidents, Officer-involved shootings, Major traffic collisions, Missing persons, Search and rescue operations, Natural disasters, Active threats, Mass casualty incidents, Hazardous incidents, Other emergencies.
Establish command and coordinate resources during emergencies when appropriate.
Request assistance from neighboring agencies and emergency services when necessary.
Ensure appropriate preservation of crime scenes and evidence.
Ensure command staff and appropriate Tribal officials are notified of significant incidents.
Support command staff in implementing department policies, procedures, and operational directives at the shift level.
Prepare shift-level reports, staffing recommendations, and operational information for command review.
Manage assigned-shift staffing and deployment and communicate overtime or coverage needs to command staff.
Monitor department equipment, vehicles, firearms, technology, and other operational resources.
Participate in recruitment, background investigations, interviews, hiring processes, and promotional processes as assigned.
Assist with grant programs, equipment purchases, and public safety projects when assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement, personnel, investigative, and Tribal information.
Ensure compliance with applicable records-management and information-security requirements.
Daily supervision and direction.
Assignment and deployment of personnel.
Performance management.
Training and mentoring.
Report and case review.
Policy compliance.
Officer accountability.
Operational decision-making.
Incident supervision.
Maintaining discipline and professional standards.