Sergeant

Job Description:

Sergeant

Description

Job Summary

*Internal applicants will be given preference*

Our Mission:
To enhance public safety and ensure a quality of life, safety, and welfare for the citizens of Mohave County. To wisely use the resources which have been entrusted to us. To maintain public trust through open, honest, and ethical behavior; exercising integrity in the use of power and authority. To perform all duties with the highest level of personal and professional principles. To create positive relationships with the public by treating all with fairness, dignity, and compassion.

Sheriff Schuster has been hard at work on a 10 Year Strategic Plan for the development and future of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Schuster presented the 10 Year Strategic Plan to the Mohave County Board of Supervisors Budget Workshop meeting on May 17, 2019. Sheriff Schuster is hopeful that we have the support we need and will see the requested budget increase adopted this August. As always, Sheriff Schuster continues to fight for the citizens and his staff to ensure the safety and security of our communities and the ability to provide top-notch law enforcement and public safety services.
Proud to Offer :

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
• 39 hours of PTO front loaded
  • Regular accrual starts on 7 th pay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose

Essential Job Functions

• Patrol squad providing field patrol services on a 24-hour basis in a geographic sector of the county (including waterways).
• Traffic enforcement providing traffic patrol for enforcement of traffic codes, insuring safe and orderly flow of traffic, responding to vehicles requiring road service and investigating of vehicular accidents in the county.
• Detective squad involved in the investigation of crimes against property such as burglary, larceny and auto theft, or against persons such as assaults, sex crimes and homicides and to include the process of collecting, preserving and processing of evidence.
• Special programs and support units including preparation of projected budget and grant requests, maintaining personnel records, scheduling assignments and developing training and operational procedures.
• Developed and implementing community relations and crime prevention programs including the preparation of media materials, public presentations, and responding to public requests for information.
• Specialty areas, i.e., Search and Rescue, Diving Team, Waterways, Civil and Narcotics.
• Special investigations involving illegal drug activities, organized crime, embezzlement or theft of county funds or materials and the provision of security for county and visiting officials and dignitaries.
• Section activities related to juvenile services including investigations of child abuse and neglect, and the prevention and investigation of illegal activities involving juveniles.
• Reviews and evaluates operations performance of assigned area.
• Assists in the planning and development of future programs in the assigned area including the development of training and evaluation aspects of the program.
• Receives complaints or reports of emergencies. Determines need for law enforcement action.
• Serves as back up to Deputy Sheriffs in the field and performs related Deputy Sheriff duties and responsibilities in all facets of duties and responsibilities.
• Conducts investigations of citizen complaints against sheriff personnel and other internal investigations as directed by the immediate supervisor, Chief Deputy and Sheriff.
• Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative work such as scheduling, maintaining records, responding to request for information or services, responding to news media, investigating field problems, performing related administrative, planning and research activities, and preparing communications, statistical information and briefing and budget materials.
• Presents testimony in court and presents legally obtained evidence.
• Assists in and coordinates activities and programs with other sheriff office units and other law enforcement and public agencies.
• Represents the department, as required, in meeting with various individuals and groups.
• May serve as a training officer.
• Recruitment, leadership and supervision of departmental volunteers such as Search and Rescue, Posse volunteers and Boating Safety Officers.
• Conduct in-service continued or specialty training.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Performs related work as required.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree).
• Three (3) years successful experience as a Deputy Sheriff or related law enforcement officer.
• Supplemented by college level course work in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration or related field
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENT

• Associates Degree Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration or related field.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must pass drug screen post offer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
• Requires certification as a law enforcement officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST).
• May be required to successfully complete physical agility testing, written examination, oral board interview, polygraph examination, background examination, psychological examination, final administrative interview and other testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Law enforcement investigative techniques.
• Relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
• Department policies, rules, regulations, procedures and unit functions.
• Criminal codes, ordinances, rules of evidence and legal rights of citizens.
• Law enforcement equipment care and use.
• First aid methods and procedures.
• Law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment.
• Law enforcement and public relations activities.
• County geography, its incorporated areas and including highways, street and road locations and problem areas.
• Legal and court procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
• One or more of the general or specialized areas of patrol, investigation, administration, technical, public relations, traffic enforcement, polygraph examination or specialized support functions.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures and Department Regulations.

• The safe and effective operation and maintenance of law enforcement equipment to include firearms.
• The safe operation and handling of a motor vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain and high-speed driving.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Organize, assign, coordinate, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to persuade and control assigned personnel effectively.
• Exercise judgment in relating to people and in responding to changing situations.
• Enforce and explain laws, ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, impartiality and discretion.
• Respond to emergency situations rapidly with due regard for the safety of the public and assigned personnel involved and protection of rights and property.
• Give and receive orders, to follow instructions and to work as a team member in a structured working environment.
• Comprehend, retain and recall factual information.
• Protect the public and enforce the laws with due regard for the rights and safety of individuals, the preservations of property, and the maintenance of good community and interpersonal relationships in compliance with established laws, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Apply training, experience and common sense to identify potentially dangerous situations, to make effective logical decisions, and to exercise the appropriate measure of tact or force to resolve dangerous or emotionally charged situations with minimum injury to self and others and minimum damage to property involved.
• Apply law enforcement investigative techniques.
• Gather evidence and prepare cases sufficient to secure issuance of criminal complaint.
• Demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Retain control of a vehicle under emergency conditions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate, complete and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate and objective oral statements and responses to questions.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with associate personnel, personnel of other law enforcement agencies and county and city departments, and with officials and the public.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 3/15/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$97,032.00 - $112,486.40 Annually