JOB SUMMARY
Command, supervise and administer the functions of and the personnel in a Division of the Police Department. Plans, organizes, directs and oversees the work of sworn and civilian staff. Assists in developing and administering the department budget and expenditures, in strategic and long-term planning, in implementing a law enforcement program for the Town, and in developing policies and procedures. Perform patrol, investigation, traffic regulation and related law enforcement activity functions and duties as needed. Proactively undertakes community-oriented policing by working with and assisting citizens. Prepares a variety of reports, forms and records. Make presentations as required. Oversees different process levels of criminal and administrative investigations. Strives to assure staff and department programs are adhering to policy, procedure, and best practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Command, supervise and administer the functions of, bureaus, sections, and the personnel in a Division of the Police Department. Assist in developing and administering the department budget and expenditures, in strategic and long-term planning, in implementing a law enforcement program for the Town, and in developing policies and procedures.
• Plans, organizes, directs and oversees the work of sworn and civilian staff. May be involved in the selection of staff and promotional processes. Reviews and recommends disciplinary action. May testify at or coordinate activities at personnel hearings. Writes and reviews performance evaluations.
• Perform patrol, investigation, traffic regulation and other related law enforcement activity functions and duties as needed.
• Proactively undertakes community-oriented policing by directing staff to address community-oriented policing projects as staff works with assisting citizens with such matters to preserve the peace and protect the public. Promotes crime prevention, traffic safety, and home and community protection. May also be assigned to communicate with community groups or members in an effort to better understand community policing needs.
• Attends meetings to review calls for service, cases, complaints, philosophies, directives and service efforts and to coordinate local, regional and national law enforcement strategies, activities and initiatives for the Sahuarita Police Department.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment purchases, upgrades and replacements. Evaluates staff strengths, weaknesses and interests and recommends training, improvement/career development activities. Through coaching, training, and mentoring, is responsible for assuring subordinates meet appropriate levels of competency in their respective positions and continue to professionally develop.
• Oversee, review, prepare, and forward a variety of reports, forms and records, requisitions, grants and other paperwork to include media releases, Intergovernmental Agreements, contracts, MOUs, and grants. Compose and revise a variety of written documents and summaries. Prepare and submit periodic reports. Make presentations as required.
• Coordinate activities with other town officers, exchanges information with officers in other jurisdictions, obtains advice from the Town Attorney, Town Prosecutor or the County Attorney as needed. Maintain contact with the general public, court officials and other Town officials in the performance of policing activities. Assists in promoting interdepartmental cooperation toward Town goals when reasonably possible.
• Assists in emergency evacuations and situations as needed. May need to restrain a person in a hostile situation or to maintain order to include the need to use physical force against such person up to and including lethal force. Potential for injury and exposure to violent people; may be exposed to bodily fluids, infectious disease, and airborne particles and fumes. May need to use a variety of appropriate levels of force, up to and including lethal force, against persons to effect arrests, detentions, or other law enforcement duties. Is responsible for maintaining the capabilities to perform the patrol, investigation, and enforcement actions of a police officer.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with department and/or Town policies and procedures.
• Must adhere to the SPD’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Expectations.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows Town-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Town’s Health and Safety Manual.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Advanced law enforcement managerial principles, practices and techniques.
• Ability to read and understand complex and/or advanced court cases, budgets, policies, documents, and reports.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply municipal, federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances.
• Excellent written, oral advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategy and tactics for management and deployment of personnel and equipment in complex tactical and emergency situations.
• Ability to write complex agreements, general correspondence, articles, letters, and reports.
• Principles and practices of criminal justice records management.
• Advanced professional maturity and decision making to deal with complex policing, community, employee, and organizational issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Meet all applicable minimum qualifications of a police officer, sergeant, and lieutenant, as determined by the Chief of Police, and meet AZ POST certification.
• AZ POST certified at time of application or within 90 days of hire
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or other higher learning educational organization as accepted by the Chief of Police, or the Human Resources Director.
• Six years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience in all major phases of police work including two years as lieutenant or similar rank; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4 plus years’ experience working with municipal or county law enforcement budgets, projects, programs, grants, and personnel management.
• Graduate of FBI National Academy, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, California Command College, or similar advanced leadership and management training.
REQUIREMENTS
• Requires Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) Peace Officer Certification. Also requires the ability to obtain and maintain an Arizona Criminal Justice Information Systems (ACJIS) certification.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona driver’s license within 10-days of employment and is then required to maintain the driver’s License throughout period of employment.
• Ability to obtain all certifications and complete all mandatory training, as determined by the Chief of Police, and must be completed within the timeframe determined by the department.
• Must adhere to the SPD’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Expectations.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation in accordance with standards set by the Chief of Police.
• Maintain a physical fitness level to meet the demands of the job.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and the employee and is subject to change by the Town of Sahuarita as needed.
The Town of Sahuarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Sahuarita will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with a member of the Human Resources Department.
Management’s vision is for all employees to embrace, support, and promote the Town’s values, beliefs, and culture, which include but are not limited to the following expected behaviors:
- High ethical standards
- Active participation in teamwork
- Strong safety principles and safety awareness
- Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change.
