Director, Public Safety

SUMMARYThe Director of Public Safety will plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the operations of the department including enforcement of tribal policy ordinances and codes on the reservation and tribal properties, community oriented policing as directed or authorized, crime prevention and casino security with an emphasis on establishing and maintaining optimum customer relations. Will also supervise and direct enforcement of Tribal Codes, gaming laws, applicable Federal statutes and California laws.  Formulates policies and regulations governing public safety activities; advises subordinates in complex and sensitive criminal or other investigations; supervises the preparation of the departmental budget and controls expenditure of funds; establishes appropriate service and staffing levels. Organizes, plans, coordinates, and directs personnel in the maintenance of public safety records, and in the regulation of parking and traffic controls; develops and directs public relations programs; formulates and prescribes work methods and procedures to be followed by the department; appraises work conditions and takes necessary actions to improve security operations.  Cooperates with Federal, State and local authorities in the apprehension and detention of wanted persons; interprets and disseminates information pertaining to security enforcement and crime prevention activities; prepares articles and speeches; prepares reports, manuals, studies, bulletins, and reviews public safety services and facilities; attends meetings with other departments and regulatory agencies, conventions, advisory boards, conferences, and educational courses relating to casino security and new law enforcement procedures; attends tribal meetings to explain the activities, functions and direction of the department; interviews applicants and determines hiring, promotion, and dismissal of personnel; reviews performance ratings of employees; provides employee counseling; observes and reviews the demonstrated performance of employees for competency and compliance with all tribal policies, ordinances, codes, departmental rules and regulations, and to ascertain employee’s training and development requirements; administers disciplinary action; and performs other related work as required. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must have thorough knowledge of current applicable gaming regulations, Federal & State laws and Tribal ordinances; principles, practices and techniques of modern security and law enforcement techniques; modern principles and practices of public safety administration and organization; use of public safety records and their application to effectively run  departmental administration and management; limitations of authority; standards by which public safety services are evaluated; laws governing custody, search and seizure, testimony, and the preservation and presentation of evidence.  Proven ability to plan, assign, organize, direct and supervise personnel effectively; analyze security issues and develop effective plans, procedures and policies; assign and command public safety officers and equipment; analyze situations quickly and adopt an effective course of action to maximize tribal and casino customer/patron relations; direct departmental training programs and instructional procedures; maintain a high level of morale within the department; appraise workloads; prepare comprehensive reports, plans and estimates; develop and plan long range goals, develop and plan a departmental budget and work program; establish and maintain good relations with other department heads and elected officials.  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in criminal justice, police science, public administration or business administration or equivalent work experience. Must have 10 years experience in one of the following: public law enforcement, military police, or private sector security, investigations and surveillance.  A minimum of 5 years management leadership experience with a Law Enforcement Agency, Military or a Private Security firm managing a staff of 250 or more. Previous public safety/security experience with another gaming facility is desirable. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid California Drivers License with clean driving record Certified by the United States Indian Police Academy in Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country preferred. Ability to comply with BSIS rules and regulations. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Gaming License issued by the San Manuel Gaming Commission. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The Director of Public Safety discharges his duties in accordance with overall policy guidance articulated by the Tribal Council and Business Committee; receives executive and administrative management direction from the Executive Director of Governmental Operations. http://www.ultirecruit.com/san1001/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=1336&__jbsrc=AB7A3651-34D0-485E-8F53-AC0CF9469A7A In addition to an exciting career and supportive environment, The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time as well as part-time employees. Medical, Dental and Life Insurance American Specialty Health Chiropractic/Acupunture 401(k) program eligibility immediately upon hire Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Recognition Programs Company Picnic and Winter Holiday Party Tuition Reimbursement Program Discount on Casino Entertainment Employee discount cards to local merchants. JOB TITLE: Director, Public Safety LOCATION: US-CA-Highland JOB CATEGORY: Security/Protective Services COMPANY: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians REFERENCE CODE: 08-0093