City of Tucson

Regularly directs or supervises the work of at least two fulltime employees at the supervisor level in the section. Coordinates assigned supervisory personnel and their projects ensuring timely and quality activities for the benefit of the section, division, department, City and the community.

Oversees the planning, implementation, direction and management of all functions and resources of the section to achieve the strategic objectives of the department and the City in an efficient and effective manner.

Assists with the implementation and evaluation of department policies, programs, projects and procedures.

Assists with implementing the department vision through section activities and leads the section to maximum employee productivity and morale through hiring, disciplining, evaluating employee performance, investigating and resolving grievances and other coordinating human resources actions.

Develops and administers the section budget with staff assistance.

Analyzes organization and community needs, analyzes trends, reviews statistics and opportunities, communicates to the department leadership of impending developments.

Develops strategic partnerships and contacts with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations to develop a sense of relevant issues facing our community and to respond as a representative of the City.

Implements the values of the organization through example and accountabilities.

Ensures that section operations conform with local, state, and federal governmental regulations and other applicable rules and requirements.

Facilitates solutions to problems facing the department.

Maintains technical or professional knowledge through such means as attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, taking classes and participating in developmental activities.

Provides training for personnel by developing lesson plans, conducting training courses, and ensuring completion of requisite annual training courses.

Acts as a liaison within the community by attending community functions and speaking with the public.

Responds to incidents, oversees tactical operations, and supervises investigations.

Performs administrative duties by attending meetings, writing reports, and planning programs and objectives.

Minimum Education Level & Type:  High School Diploma or G.E.D

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 3 years as a police sergeant

Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver's License

Arizona Peace Officer Standard and Training Certification

Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Network Terminal Operator Certification

AZ-POST Physical

Respirator Physical

Non-NIDA Drug Screen

FLSA Status: Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 24

Occupational Group Description: Police 

EEO Job Category Code: D

EEO Job Category Description: Protective Service Workers 

Organizational Level: Superintendent/Manager

NCCI: 7720

Bargaining Unit: No Representation

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Primary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: Yes