What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Sergeant position at Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation?
At the direction of the Chief of Police or, in his or her absence, the Deputy Chief of Police or Patrol Division Commander, the candidate performs general police duties, as a police supervisor, through the enforcement of Tribal, Federal, and State laws and ordinances. A High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required (post-secondary credits or degree in Law Enforcement or related field is a plus). Candidates must have a Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License and the willingness to become CPR/First Aid Certified.
Candidates must have, or the ability to acquire, first line supervision designation through POST, and the BIA, and possess a working knowledge of Tribal, Federal, and State laws and ordinances. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of motor vehicle law and traffic control, modern techniques of law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the ability to control and observe situations analytically and objectively, with the ability to document these incidents clearly and completely. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of law enforcement experience, with preference given to those with supervisory and or leadership experience.
Knowledge of the NexGen report writing system is a plus. Candidates must be willing to alter their schedule to meet the needs of the MPTN-PD. Candidates with previous police supervisory experience at either the MPTN-PD or another POST certified and or accredited law enforcement agency are a plus.
Candidates will be chosen after the establishment of an eligibility list, after the completion of written and oral examination, administered by the Law Enforcement Council. A final interview will be conducted by the Chief of Police. Candidates will be provided a reading list of relevant material prior to the test date(s).
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Candidates must have, or the ability to acquire, first line supervision designation through POST, and the BIA, and possess a working knowledge of Tribal, Federal, and State laws and ordinances. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of motor vehicle law and traffic control, modern techniques of law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the ability to control and observe situations analytically and objectively, with the ability to document these incidents clearly and completely. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of law enforcement experience, with preference given to those with supervisory and or leadership experience.
Knowledge of the NexGen report writing system is a plus. Candidates must be willing to alter their schedule to meet the needs of the MPTN-PD. Candidates with previous police supervisory experience at either the MPTN-PD or another POST certified and or accredited law enforcement agency are a plus.
Candidates will be chosen after the establishment of an eligibility list, after the completion of written and oral examination, administered by the Law Enforcement Council. A final interview will be conducted by the Chief of Police. Candidates will be provided a reading list of relevant material prior to the test date(s).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.