POLICE SERGEANT

Position Summary
Supervises Police Officers and other department employees in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws, and tribal law in provision of personal, real property, and equipment security throughout the Stillaguamish Tribe. Supervises investigation and documentation of crimes and incidents. Documents and presents evidence; provides legal testimony.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Supervises police officers in performance of regularly assigned patrols and incident investigations.
•    Reviews police documentation including incident and accident reports and daily logs for accuracy and compliance with criminal, motor vehicle, and traffic laws.
•    Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports.
•    Provides public assistance, including lockout services, escorts, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts.
•    Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.
•    Conducts inspections of police personnel and equipment; issues and accounts for police equipment.
•    Represents the department at community and business meetings.
•    Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
•    Investigate all crimes that occur within the lands owned by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
•    Prepare written reports when necessary that document incidents that occur within Tribal lands
•    Enforce the Stillaguamish Tribal Law and Order Code to include the Fish and Wildlife Code
•    Defend the Stillaguamish Tribe against those who endanger the public peace or safety
•    Execute the process and orders of the courts of justice or judicial officers when delivered for that purpose according to law
•    Attend the sessions of the courts of record held within the Stillaguamish jurisdiction and obey their lawful orders or directives
•    Keep and preserve the peace in the Stillaguamish jurisdiction, patrol the lands owned by the Stillaguamish Tribe.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities

•    Supervises Police Officers.
•    Prepares shift notices and assignments.
•    Conducts performance evaluations.
•    Makes recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
•    Skill in completing accident and criminal investigations.
•    Knowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and techniques in area of specialty.
•    Ability to provide legal depositions and testimony.
•    Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
•    Skill in providing protection services to individuals.
•    Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.
•    Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
•    Ability to perform inspections and/or approve installations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
•    The working environment has the potential for physical, verbal and psychological assault by prisoners or individuals suspected of crime.
•    Dependent on assignment and task, the work period may be eight to twelve hours a day.
•    The scope of work performed has the potential for other physical or cardiovascular exertion in the performance of duties.
•    Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
•    Work is performed in a variety of weather, and adverse conditions.
•    Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

•    Physical activities include, but are not limited to, operating a patrol vehicle, walking, running, or sitting at a workstation performing administrative tasks.
 

•    Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Position Qualifications

•    Must be at least 21 years of age.
•    High School graduate or GED equivalent.
•    U.S. Citizen.
•    Ten (10) years of continuous service as a police officer and one (1) year as a police supervisor holding the rank of sergeant or above.
•    Must be certified in accordance with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training center and in good standing with no pending decertification actions. 
•    A valid Washington State Driver’s License upon hire and acceptable driving record.
•    Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to a pre- employment drug screen.
•    All employees must pass a pre-employment FBI fingerprint background and state background check.

Full Time Employees are eligible for: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision available on 1st of month after hire date - choose either a PPO or HDHP with a Health Savings Account.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned to plan for future paid days off from work.
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement with generous company match.
• Holiday Bank hours
• Discounts at 210 Cannabis Co and Angel of the Winds Casino Resort plus 20 cents off per gallon at Angel of the Winds Fuel.