NR Enforcement Sergeant

Job Summary:
The Natural Resources Enforcement Sergeant reports to the NR Enforcement Deputy Chief and assists the Deputy Chief in the supervision of Natural Resources Enforcement Officers as needed by the Natural Resources Enforcement Deputy Chief.  The Natural Resources Enforcement Sergeant will assist the Deputy Chief in insuring treaty fishing, hunting and gathering harvests are lawfully and safely conducted. Maintains peace and order and enforces all applicable tribal laws and ordinances, primarily the Fishing and Hunting Codes. Issues citations to violators, conducts applicable investigations, makes arrests and provides testimony in court as needed.  The Natural Resources Enforcement Sergeant is responsible for assisting the Deputy Chief with officer schedules and to ensure that tasks are completed on time.

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Authority: Assists Deputy Chief with supervision of Natural Resources Enforcement Officers and takes direction and oversight from the Natural Resources Enforcement Deputy Chief.  Enforces all applicable laws and ordinances specified in the Port Gamble SKlallam Tribal Code, especially the Fishing Code and Hunting Code.

Analysis: Receives information from other Tribal, State or Federal Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers, Natural Resources Enforcement Deputy Chief, Director of Natural Resources, Fisheries Committee, Hunting Committee, other Fish and Game Officers, Police Officers, Informants, Community Members, Tribal Court Staff, and other agencies. Evaluates information and investigates reported violations, takes appropriate action to prevent violations, apprehend violators, or other actions as needed.

Equipment: Operates enforcement vehicles and patrol boats in all weather conditions, day or night. Uses pagers, radios, cell phones, and other communication related equipment. Uses firearms as authorized by the department and participates in firearms and training certifications described in the department policy manual. Uses equipment authorized by the department for restraint of violators either electronic or chemical, prepares written reports and documents required using a computer, and operates various types of office equipment. Certified with the use of SCUBA equipment when necessary and participates in diving operations or training to conduct underwater surveys, proficiency training and to maintain qualifications and certifications as diver. Safeguards department equipment from damage or theft.

Image: Commands the confidence and respect of the community, staff, and others. Displays professional conduct, obeys applicable laws and complies with policy and procedures, maintains a clean and neat appearance, and demonstrates overall conduct on and off duty in a manner that presents a positive role model.

Integrity: Maintains the highest standard of ethical conduct, confidentiality of all department related information, and strictly follows and enforces the chain of command.

Interpersonal Relations: Develops and maintains effective and positive working relationships with community members, department staff, tribal staff, and staff from other agencies and organizations. Interacts with the community members and others in a manner that is respectful and culturally sensitive.

Judgment: Ensures sound decisions by acting on the basis of training, reliable information, extensive knowledge of the applicable Tribal Laws and Ordinances, Department procedures and policies, information received from the Tribal Court and other departments. Manages crises by following established procedures and addresses unanticipated devel