Corporal

Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians is seeking a Public Safety Corporal to provide top-level safety services, prevent crime, and protect tribal assets. You will support the Sergeant, supervise shifts, and ensure engagement with laws, policies, and tribal regulations.

The role involves coordinating training, delegating tasks to Officers and Dispatchers, and reporting on performance while maintaining compliance and readiness for emergencies. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Fluent English (read, write, speak).
• Minimum 3 years of security work experience or military service.
• 1 year Public Safety Officer experience or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• 832 P.C. instruction and Public Law 280 knowledge recommended.
• Experience with Federally Recognized Native American Tribes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Public Safety Sergeant with training, assignments, and inspections.
• Delegate responsibilities and balance workload of Officers and Dispatchers.
• Review and approve work and documents of assigned personnel.
• Counsel assigned personnel and report to Sergeant on performance.
• Recommend employees for commendation or corrective action.
• Assist in day-to-day staffing of shifts to meet staffing levels.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, regulations, and Tribe practices.
• Participate in developing and revising work methods.
• Comply with all laws, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate within chain of command and across units.
• Command the department in absence of higher ranking officers.
• Perform other public safety duties and respond to emergencies.
• Work with law enforcement and other emergency responders.

Skills

Public safety

Leadership

Training

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree in Criminal Justice preferred

Minimum 21 years of age

Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum 3 years of current security work experience

One year of Public Safety Officer experience

Basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

832 P.C. instruction course + Public Law 280 knowledge

Experience with Federally Recognized Native American Tribes preferred

Job description

Description

Summary

• Under the general supervision of Department of Public Safety Sergeant, the Public Safety Corporal provides the highest level of public safety service to the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians by preventing crime and ensuring the protection of life, property, and assets of the Augustine Tribe through engagement and enforcement of applicable policies, laws and ordinances. Public Safety Corporal can make decisions and assist the Sergeant in supervising, developing and directing the activities of their assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Public Safety Sergeant with training, assignments, and inspections to include evaluating shift personnel daily.
• Delegate responsibilities and balance workload of Officers and Dispatchers as necessary to accomplish unit and department goals.
• Review and approve the work and documents of assigned personnel.
• Counsel’s assigned personnel and reports back to Public Safety Sergeant on inappropriate behaviors or work performance.
• Recommend employees for commendation and corrective action as appropriate.
• Assist the Sergeant in managing the day-to-day staffing of shifts to ensure compliance with established staffing levels.
• Ensures subordinates are in compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations, and practices of the department and Tribal Government.
• Participate in the development, implementation and revision of work methods in a manner consistent with the mission of the department and the Tribe.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, procedures and policies.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts, new information and feedback within the chain of command and across department units.
• Command and control the department in the absence of a ranking officer, officials or authorities, when necessary.
• Perform other public safety duties, respond to emergency situations, and work voluntary, extended shift or mandatory overtime, based on business needs.
• Must be able to work closely with law enforcement and other emergency responders.

License/Certifications

• Augustine Gaming License (Required)
• California BSIS Security Guard Card (At all times)
• Responsible Gaming Training
• Expandable Baton certification
• TiPS Certification
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Insurable driving record
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Title 31/AML training certification
• BSIS Pepper Spray/Foam certification

Note

This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of the position.

If none of the applicants should meet the stated qualifications, applicants whose education and experience are less than the stated requirements, may be interviewed and hired provided the applicant hired submits a formal written training plan within (30) thirty days which can be completed within a reasonable time agreed upon by the supervisor and the applicant. Applicants who are hired and fail to meet the agreed upon formal training program, will be discharged upon failure to complete the specified training as so scheduled.

Indian Preference Policy

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Tribal Law. Verification must be submitted with this application, if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or other non‑merit factors.

Requirements

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• AA degree in Criminal Justice preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Minimum 3 years of current security work experience and/or police or military service.
• One year of Public Safety Officer experience required or equivalent combination of education, military and/or relevant experience.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Completion course of Instruction in 832 P.C. and knowledge of Public Law 280 is highly recommended.
• Experience working with Federally Recognized Native American Tribes is highly preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Provide Enforcement: (to include Search and Rescue Response, Fire Emergency Response, Respond to Emergency Calls) DPS will regularly patrol the reservation, interiors of on Reservation Tribal businesses including the Tribal Gaming Facility, and offices that experience high volumes of foot traffic; DPS Corporals must be able to coordinate their teams response to reports of suspicious activity; inform outside law enforcement and emergency services if their assistance is needed and coordinate with those responders in order to address criminal activity, search and rescue, medical emergency, and fire emergency. Regularly patrol the reservation and Tribal gaming facility to ensure the safety or Tribal employees, patrons and Tribal assets.
• Participate in training: attend all training to meet the department goals and objectives.
• Keep Management Informed: Ensure the completion of all reports as mandated by department policy; ensure that staff is trained as to how all reports must be completed and submitted; participate in department leadership meetings.
• Understand and Follow Uniforms and Equipment Procedures: DPS grooming standards must be always followed; DPS uniforms, badges, gaming license, personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves), utility belt, and equipment must be cleaned and maintained by each officer that possesses them; Corporals will ensure that their staff is aware of these standards and following them.
• Protect Program Integrity and Clients’/Individuals’ Privacy: DPS employees will agree to and uphold the confidentiality policy of the Tribe, and DPS department. They will also hold the confidentiality of the Tribal employees, Tribal members and patrons they come into contact within high regard; Corporals will ensure that their team understands and follows these standards.
• Contribute to the Overall Team Effort: Be open and receptive to change and encourage the same in their peers; understand that a positive and pro‑active disposition helps not only in their interactions with the public but ensuring that all work is done effectively and paints the department and Tribe in a positive light; use their best judgement always; do not react to situations emotionally; Corporals are charged with instilling the aforementioned in their subordinates; Corporals will lead by example.