Patrolman

Comanche Nation Headquarters; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Birthday Leave

Bereavement Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

Comanche Nation Headquarters seeks a Patrol Officer to perform law enforcement duties within Comanche Nation Indian Country. You will investigate, apprehend and detain suspects under tribal, state, and federal statutes, and coordinate activities with other divisions and external agencies.

The role requires completing a basic police academy, maintaining a valid Oklahoma driver license, and passing medical and psychological evaluations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade supplemented by additional college level coursework and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, police science, public administration or related field.
• High School diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Must complete a basic police academy (State or Indian Police Academy).
• Possess a Valid Oklahoma driver license with a clean driving history.
• Must complete a CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to pass SF-78 Medical and the MMPI/CPI Mental Health Evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement duties within Comanche Nation Indian Country to preserve life and property and rights of citizens.
• Investigate, apprehend, arrest and detain under authority of Title 25 CFR Criminal Statutes, Tribal, State and Federal Statutes.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate activities within the Comanche Nation Police Agency.
• Coordinate activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; provide administrative support to higher ranks.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic police academy training

CPR and First Aid certification

SF-78 Medical and MMPI/CPI evaluations

Job description

OPENING DATE: October 16, 2026CLOSING DATE: October 29, 202624/7 work schedule with rotating shiftPOSITION SUMMARY: Performs law enforcement duties within Comanche Nation Indian Country as defined in Title 18 United States Code Section 1152 to preserve the protection of life and property and the construction of lawful rights of citizens. Investigates, apprehends, arrests and detains under authority of Title 25 CFR Criminal Statutes, Tribal, State and Federal Statutes. Under administrative direction, plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of an assigned service within the Comanche Nation Police Agency. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies: and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to higher ranks as assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Knowledge of:Law enforcement principles, practices and techniques related to patrol, traffic enforcement, crime scene control and investigation, protection of life and property, pursuit, apprehension and transportation of suspects.Rules of evidence regarding search and seizure and preservation of evidence.Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe and proper care of firearms, chemical agents and impact weapons.Techniques for communication and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often when relations may be confrontational or stressed.Basic English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and report writing techniques.Standard law enforcement practices and procedures, including the use of office equipment, record keeping, business mathematics, spreadsheet utilization and basic computer applications related to the work.Ability to:Observing accurately, recalling names, faces, descriptive characteristics, facts of incidents and places.Interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.Preparing clear, accurate and grammatically correct reports, records and other written materials.Making sound, independent decisions in contingency situations.Identifying and being responsive to tribal issues, concerns and needs.Operating the equipment, weapons, and less that lethal tools of the department in a safe and responsible manner.Coordinating and carrying out special assignments.Operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner under patrol and emergency conditions.Monitoring changes in laws and court decisions and applying them in work situations.Entering information into a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING:The Patrolman position will report to the Chief of Police.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical Demands:Primary functions requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist, to lift , carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including guns and handcuffs, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.Vision:Vision in the normal range with or without correctionHearing:Hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work Environment:Work is performed in a standard office setting, reactive emergency, natural or fabricated disasters, and routine peacekeeping environments with travel to various locations to attend meetings or respond to major crime scenes, disasters or critical incidents. The employee is occasionally exposed natural or man-made hazards such as outside weather conditions (extreme cold or extreme heat), occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation and vibration, noise levels in the work environment is usually moderate, due to sirens, firearm training, etc. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside of Comanche Nation boundaries to support law enforcement activities.QUALIFICATIONS:Educational/Training:Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade supplemented by additional college level course work and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, police science, public administration or related field.Experience:No experience necessaryMandatory Requirements:High School diploma or GED.Must complete a basic police academy (State or Indian Police Academy).Possess a Valid Oklahoma driver license with a clean driving history.Must complete a CPR and First Aid certification.Ability to pass SF-78 Medical and the MMPI/CPI Mental Health Evaluations.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:A.S/B.S degree in Police Science or related career field.BENEFITS PACKAGE:Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)Birthday LeaveBereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)Fifteen (15) Paid HolidaysMedical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)401K-up to 3% matchVOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Short-term DisabilityLong-term DisabilityAdditional Employee Life InsuranceSpouse, and Child Life InsuranceAFLACEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.