Community-Policing Officer: Patrol, Investigations & Service

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and support community safety in Winnebago, NE. You will patrol, respond to incidents, and assist in court filings.

The role requires certification, first-aid/CPR, and ongoing training; proficiency with radios and computer systems is essential. Join a team dedicated to tribal law enforcement and public service.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and meet driver’s eligibility requirements.
• Must acquire and retain law enforcement officer certification as a condition of employment.
• Must acquire and retain first-aid and CPR certification as well as operational knowledge of first-aid equipment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by all policies/procedures of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and the BIA/OJS.
• Must attend training to become or sustain law enforcement certification.
• Will maintain law and order within the area of assignment by patrolling, investigating suspicious activity, and taking appropriate and/or immediate action, where warranted.
• Will work with law enforcement personnel to address community concerns and evaluate community input for issue resolution where applicable.
• Organize community forums and provide community orientation on special law enforcement programs that will involve written and oral presentations to community groups and organizations.
• Will develop and implement special community and law enforcement programs as directed by the established Chain of Command. (i.e. Community Policing Initiative, Neighborhood Watch, G.R.E.A.T., etc.)
• Will assist tribal programs and tribal court on follow-up of court cases as requested.
• Respond to calls concerning felonies and misdemeanors under Tribal, State, Federal and local laws.
• Respond to calls concerning emergencies such as traffic accidents, confrontations, altercations, and disorderly conduct.
• Will administer first-aid, NARCAN and/or CPR including use of oxygen and other equipment and techniques when necessary.
• Must possess the ability to determine necessary action where serious crime or personal injury traffic accidents are involved. This includes notifying appropriate authorities, safeguarding the scene, identifying and obtaining information from witnesses and developing preliminary investigative leads.
• Will perform duties related to radar on high traffic roadways, night surveillance in high crime areas and participate in traffic and crowd control at community events and activities.
• Must possess the ability to operate various equipment related to law enforcement which includes a breath analyzer to determine degree of intoxications of individuals.
• Will make arrests in cases of crimes by physically apprehending and remanding suspects into custody and presenting them to appropriate authority for booking or formal charging.
• Will testify at hearings and trials as an expert witness in local, Tribal, State and Federal court as required.
• Will be required to prepare statistical reports and submit daily and weekly narratives as needed.
• Will diligently and persistently enforce all laws and regulations within authority related to use, possession, distribution, trafficking, and manufacture of a controlled substance.
• Must perform all other law enforcement related duties as assigned by the established Chain of Command.

Skills

Driver's license

Radio procedures

First-aid CPR

Computer skills

Professionalism

Law enforcement knowledge

Background check eligibility

Arrest procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and support community safety in Winnebago, NE. You will patrol, respond to incidents, and assist in court filings.

The role requires certification, first-aid/CPR, and ongoing training; proficiency with radios and computer systems is essential. Join a team dedicated to tribal law enforcement and public service.