Patrol Officer

Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Shawnee (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Potawatomi Nation is seeking a Police Officer for the Tribal Police to patrol and protect Tribal Grounds. The position is non-exempt with a starting pay of $19.50 per hour DOE, and benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.

Biweekly employee deductions apply ($40 for Employee Only, $95 with Children, $120 with Spouse, $140 with family). The role includes patrolling to prevent crime, assisting in investigations within Tribal jurisdiction, and other duties as assigned by the

Qualifications

• Must be CLEET Certified.
• Knowledge of Federal, state and local criminal law and jurisdiction in Indian Country.
• Ability to independently conduct investigations and prepare reports on simple criminal cases.
• Ability to distinguish relevant information and evidence.
• Skill in use of firearms and other weapons.
• Ability to analyze information and prepare concise reports.
• Ability to testify in court.
• Six months coursework above High School level in law enforcement or six months experience in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Patrol as assigned to prevent crime or disturbance on Tribal Grounds.
• Investigate or assist in investigations of crimes within Tribal jurisdiction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Police Chief.
• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

Skills

CLEET Certified

Law enforcement knowledge

Investigations

Interviews & interrogations

Report writing

Testimony in court

Evidence collection

Firearms handling

Stress management

Education

Six months coursework in law enforcement

Job description

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Tribal Police

SUPERVISOR: Police Sergeant

FLSA: Non-exempt

SALARY: $19.50 - DOE

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS: In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

JOB SUMMARY:

Patrol and protect Tribal Grounds

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Patrol as assigned to prevent crime or disturbance on Tribal Grounds
• Investigate or assist in investigations of crimes and criminal activity committed within Tribal jurisdiction
• Any other duties as assigned by the Police Chief

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties and projects as required by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Must be CLEET Certified
• Knowledge of the law for the protection of all individuals, including search and seizure, rights to an attorney and proper method of questioning suspects
• Knowledge of the criminal law (Federal, state and local) and of the laws, rules precedents, and relationships affecting jurisdiction in criminal cases in Indian Country
• Basic skills to independently conduct complete investigations and prepare conclusive reports on ordinary simple criminal cases
• Ability to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information and evidence
• Skill in the use of firearms used on duty and other offensive and defensive weapons used on duty including but not limited to impact weapons, chemical agents, and electronic control weapons
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and organize information for the preparation of clear concise reports
• Ability to deal effectively with others under stress
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of investigations
• Skill in conducting interviews and interrogations
• Ability to testify in court
• Skill in recognizing, collecting and preserving physical evidence
• Six months course work above High School level in law enforcement or related field; or six months experience in law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical ability to defend oneself and associates from possible assault and must be able to subdue suspects where necessary. Must have the stamina necessary for long hours. Must be capable of traversing difficult terrain in adverse weather and must be physically capable of performing police duties in emergencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal Office/Field environment for Law Enforcement

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.