Frontline Tribal Police: Patrol, Investigate & Protect

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe; Needles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe in Needles, CA, seeks a sworn law enforcement officer to protect life and property by enforcing Tribal, Federal and State laws.

You will patrol assigned areas by foot, vehicle, or boat, respond to calls, conduct investigations, make arrests, collect evidence and testify in court as required. The role demands initiative, physical fitness, and ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age upon graduation from an accredited Arizona Basic Police Officer Academy.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must pass an extensive background check
• Must pass a physical abilities test. (POPAT)
• Must pass a written exam.
• Must pass a psychological exam.
• Must pass a polygraph exam.
• Must pass a medical exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and be insurable per F.M.I.T. policy.
• Must meet all Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training hiring standards.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Must have or be able to learn basic computer skills.
• Once trained, must be able to utilize a variety of equipment, i.e. firearms, batons, handcuffs or other restraints, electronic control devices, chemical agents/pepper spray, two way radios, computers and telephones.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by foot, bicycle, motor vehicle or watercraft.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Conducts property checks on homes and businesses.
• Stops and questions suspicious persons.
• Arrests, detains and transports persons taken into custody.
• Assist with the receiving, searching, fingerprinting, photographing and bonding of prisoners.
• Secures, investigates and collects evidence at crime scenes.
• Interview victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Prepare official reports and criminal complaints.
• Prepare and serve arrest warrants.
• Prepare and serve search warrants.
• Conduct follow-up investigations.
• Appears and testifies in civil/criminal courts when summoned.

Job description

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe in Needles, CA, seeks a sworn law enforcement officer to protect life and property by enforcing Tribal, Federal and State laws.

You will patrol assigned areas by foot, vehicle, or boat, respond to calls, conduct investigations, make arrests, collect evidence and testify in court as required. The role demands initiative, physical fitness, and ability to work rotating shifts.