Patrolman

Indian Tribe; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (employer paid)

Dental Insurance (employer paid)

Life Insurance (employer paid)

401K up to 3% match

Paid Holidays

Leave benefits

Job summary

Comanche Nation Law Enforcement in Lawton, OK is seeking a Patrol Officer to perform law enforcement duties within Indian Country, with rotating 24/7 shifts. The role involves investigations, apprehensions, arrests, and coordination with federal, state and tribal statutes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, basic police academy completion, a valid Oklahoma driver license, CPR/First Aid cert, and ability to pass medical evaluations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• No experience necessary

Responsibilities

• Performs law enforcement duties within Comanche Nation Indian Country.
• Investigates, apprehends, arrests and detains under various statutes.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities of an assigned service.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Decision making

Observational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS/BS in Police Science

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Comanche Nation Law Enforcement - Lawton, OK

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $58,500.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Daily

Job Shift: Rotating 24/7 Schedule

Job Category: Law Enforcement (Uniformed)

OPENING DATE: October 16, 2026

CLOSING DATE: October 29, 2026

24/7 work schedule with rotating shift

POSITION 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.
• Knowledge of: Rules of evidence regarding search and seizure and preservation of evidence.
• Knowledge of: Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe and proper care of firearms, chemical agents and impact weapons.
• Knowledge of: 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.
• Knowledge of: Basic English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and report writing techniques.
• Knowledge of: 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.
• Ability to: Interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Ability to: Preparing clear, accurate and grammatically correct reports, records and other written materials.
• Ability to: Making sound, independent decisions in contingency situations.
• Ability to: Identifying and being responsive to tribal issues, concerns and needs.
• Ability to: Operating the equipment, weapons, and less that lethal tools of the department in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to: Coordinating and carrying out special assignments.
• Ability to: Operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner under patrol and emergency conditions.
• Ability to: Monitoring changes in laws and court decisions and applying them in work situations.
• Ability to: Entering information into a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.
• Ability to: 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 correction

Hearing: 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:

• 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 necessary

Mandatory 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 Leave
• Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical 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% match

VOLUNTARY 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 Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL 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.