Peace Officer

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Victoriano Hernandez Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Peace Officer to uphold laws and protect life and property within tribal lands. You will engage in investigations, patrols, traffic control, and community outreach under the direction of the Director of Police.

The role requires a Basic Academy Certificate, a Texas Driver’s license, and the ability to speak English and Spanish. Native language sensitivity and adherence to tribal policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Basic Academy Certificate from an approved police academy or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Within 90 days of appointment must obtain valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Must be able to demonstrate fluency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to protect life and property and deter crime.
• Responds to suspicious activities and emergency calls for service.
• Enforces Tribal ordinances; issues warnings and citations; pursues suspects.
• Documents cases with clear reports and maintains records.
• Transports individuals to courts, hospitals and other locations as required.
• Interacts with the public, explaining laws and safety information.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Basic Academy Certificate

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Job Category Tribal Law Enforcement
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Kayla Rodriguez
• Phone [phone] Ext. 0605
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Position: Peace Officer

Supervisor: Director of Police

Division: Tribal Administration

Department: Law Enforcement

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and tribal ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and dissemination of information and assistance to the public; controls traffic flow and enforces traffic regulations and performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a Basic Academy Certificate from an approved police academy or equivalent. Possession of high school diploma or GED is required.
Within 90 days of appointment must obtain valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
Must be able to demonstrate fluency in both English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous work-related experience is preferred.

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.

Special certifications required:

Must have a valid Texas State Driver’s license and must be insurable.

Must adhere to Personnel Policies and Alcohol Policies.

Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States.

It is the responsibility of the employee to keep all documents current and valid at all times.

Kickapoo Tribe or other preference preferred.

Must have a Texas Peace Officer active license and must be able to maintain it active during employment.

Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• · Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations and deter crime by providing high visibility. Conducts commercial/industrial security checks of closed facilities while on patrol.
• · Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for service.
• · Enforces Tribal ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance as required.
• · Interviews suspected violators of the law by giving careful and timely consideration to the individual’s constitutional rights resulting in lawfully obtained incriminating statements.
• · Attempt to locate witnesses of reported crimes and interview them for pertinent information.
• · Carefully evaluates each crime scene, establishes the elements of a particular crime and recognizes physical evidence.
• · Follows up on cases resulting in offender apprehension and property recovery.
• · Writes legible reports and other documents as required; prepare reports and other required documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• · Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, photographing, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence. Maintains the chain of evidence by properly marking, tagging, and storing in accordance with established rules of evidence and departmental procedures.
• · Restores order; protects life and property; maintains the peace at public gatherings and in conflict situations.
• · Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and records, and prepares and maintains other logs and records.
• · Transports criminals to the courts, hospitals and various other locations. Transports other involved parties as assigned.
• · Serves civil papers to local residents as assigned; researches and locates persons to be served.
• · Investigates traffic accidents and provides traffic and crowd control as necessary.
• · Retrieves, identifies and returns found property and/or evidence to owners.
• · Provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and requests additional response.
• · Provides information, directions and other services and assistance to the public; speaks to individuals and groups explaining the law, police actions taken, safety and crime prevention measures, provides safety information to businesses.
• · Appears in court and testifies as required.
• · Maintains assigned equipment and vehicle in clean, serviceable condition.
• · Maintains the confidentiality of investigations and cases and protects the privacy and constitutional rights of individuals.
• · P erform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Police.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION:

• · Knowledge of departmental codes and regulations and applicable Tribal, Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.
• · Knowledge of the standards by which the quality of police service is evaluated.
• · Knowledge of the principles and methods of organization, management, and supervision of subordinate staff.
• · Law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• · Methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, juvenile programs, records management, search and seizure, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention.
• · Care, maintenance, and operation of firearms and other modern police equipment.
• · Ability to identify and make efficient use of resources based on priorities and personnel capabilities.
• · Ability to manage and maintain security of confidential data and information.
• · Ability to command the respect of subordinates and to direct their work.
• · Ability to analyze complex situations quickly and accurately, and to adopt effective and reasonable courses of action.
• · Ability to maintain cooperative and constructive working relationships.
• · Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the public.
• · Ability to express oneself in a clear and logical manner through oral means.
• · Skill in maintaining a high level of discipline and morale throughout the department.
• · Skill in planning, organizing and directing the work of employees performing varied operations connected with the police activities and to develop proper training and instructional procedures for those employees.
• · Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with State, Federal, and other local officials, elected officials, subordinate staff, and tribal residents.
• · Skill in understanding and interpreting complex laws, rules, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• · Skill in planning, organizing, and directing, through subordinate staff, the efficient, effective delivery of department program’s services and functions.
• · Skill in first aid training.
• · Skill in the use and care of firearms and firm administration of firearms safety policies.
• · Mathematics: Ability to perform simple arithmetic for scheduling and other calculations.
• · Language & Communication: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and communicate effectively with others.
• · Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position does not carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.