Police Sergeant

About This Role

Supervise and evaluate police officers, make daily policing assignments, and oversee patrol and investigation activities. Proactively engage in community-oriented policing and respond to emergency calls for service to ensure public safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate police officers and other assigned staff, making daily policing assignments.
• Oversee and perform patrol duties, conduct investigations, and enforce traffic regulations.
• Proactively undertake community-oriented policing by assisting citizens and collaborating with other agencies.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for service, summoning additional resources as needed.
• Prepare, review, and approve a variety of reports, forms, and records.
• Develop and approve new approaches to investigate problems or incidents.
• Evaluate officer arrests and procedures, review reports, and conduct training sessions.
• Work a variety of rotating shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, across all watches.
• Seek out and interview suspects, witnesses, and bystanders; obtain and preserve evidence for court.
• Conduct thorough administrative investigations and personnel complaints as assigned.

Requirements

• Meet all applicable minimum qualifications of a police officer, as determined by the Chief of Police
• Meet AZ POST certification
• Minimum five (5) years law enforcement experience
• Experience training police officers
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or ability to obtain within 18 months
• 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 maintain it
• Ability to obtain all certifications and complete all mandatory training as determined by the Chief of Police
• Adhere to the SPD’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Expectations
• Pass a thorough background investigation
• Maintain a physical fitness level to meet job demands
• No formal discipline or Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) within the last 12-months

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Minimum five (5) years law enforcement experience, including experience training police officers.

Nice to Have

• Experience in special assignments (e.g., Field Training Officer, General Instructor, SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, Firearms Instructor, MOTORS, DEA, Defense Tactics, Crime Scene Team, Public Information Officer, School Resource Officer, Phlebotomist, Accident Investigator, Volunteers in Police Service, or Explorers)