Department Manager - Police Department

POSITION: Department Manager

LOCATION: Red Cliff Police Department

SALARY: $18.00 per hour plus benefits

SUPERVISOR(S): Chief of Police

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, performs, oversees, manages, and supervises assigned functions of the Police Department; assists with managing budgets and grants, filing, coordination of training, documentation, and reporting; performs a variety of other special project/program activities; performs all other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Chief and other department staff in maintain accurate and efficient records and compliance with all requirements.
• Assist Chief and other department staff in completing required reports.
• Assist in managing grants and seeking additional funding needed to maintain department needs.
• Coordinate and participate in the collection, maintenance, retrieval, and distribution of documents and information in accordance with federal and state laws and department policies.
• Coordinate purchasing, including processing and tracking transactions.
• Coordinate training for current and potential department staff.
• Provide project management on assigned projects and programs, including researching, compiling, and analyzing information, preparing specialized analytical reports relating to core functions of departmental operations, reviewing administrative policies and procedures and initiating or recommending improvements, and preparing and processing a variety of reports, forms and other documents.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must maintain absolute confidentiality as files have privacy information.
• Knowledge of basic filing or clerical skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Good telephone and customer service skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED required.
• An Associate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental administrative or fiscal activities, preferably in a law enforcement setting
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribe’s insurance.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Police Department and Conservation Warden Staff and other tribal departments’ staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally performed in an office environment. Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, including sitting for periods of time; operate standard office equipment, including a computer; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs.; interact with a diverse range of people, which may sometimes include emergency or stressful situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Red Cliff Police Department

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:

• Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references; available on the Tribal website.
• Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
• Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
• Cover letter, optional.
• Resume, required.
• Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

POSTING DATE: November 17, 2021

DEADLINE: December 1, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location