Police Lieutenant

The Yavapai-Prescott Tribal Police Department, a progressive, professional and community-based policing agency, is seeking a Police Lieutenant. Must be AZ POST Certified and/or will be certified within 6 months. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to serve and protect the community while demonstrating strong leadership and operational expertise. Will protect life and property through the enforcement of applicable Tribal, State and Federal laws and regulations.

Join us in making a difference by ensuring safety through dedicated leadership! This position offers an opportunity to serve your community while advancing your career in law enforcement. We value proactive individuals committed to upholding justice with integrity.

Responsibilities:

· Supervises the overall operation of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribal Police Department

· Assists in developing administrative and operating policies and procedures

· Will assist the Chief of Police in developing and implementing objectives, goals, and strategies to ensure the law enforcements needs of the Tribal Community are met effectively and efficiently.

· Provides lead supervision over police field operations and is subject to on-call status

· Responsible for training, and overall supervision of all police staff

· Determines staffing needs

· Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing community policing initiatives and tribal youth prevention programs in accordance with established community-oriented policing practices, policies, and procedures withing the Tribal community

Requirements:

· Two years of college with experience in police science, criminal science, political science, criminal justice, public administration or related field or equivalent field experience.

· Have at least five years of police experience as a commissioned police officer, preferably an Indian Tribal jurisdiction.

· Must have at least three years’ experience with community policing programs and services.

· Must have at least two years’ full-time supervisory experience and at least one-year administrative experience.

Full time Police Lieutenant. Starting salary: $71,305 - $94,835/Annually ​DOE + medical benefits, paid vacation & holidays, 401K retirement plan and Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. Must pass a background check medical physical exam, drug test and be insurable under the Tribe's auto insurance carrier. The tribe follows Indian Employment Preference Procedure whichconsiders qualified applicants in this order: enrolled YPIT Tribal Members; applicants who are enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; all other qualified applicants. ​Open until filled

Pay: $71,305.00 - $94,835.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person