Police Officer

Ponca City Development Authority; Kaw City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca City Development Authority is hiring a Police Officer in Kaw City, Oklahoma. The role involves patrolling tribal land, enforcing laws, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must hold a valid Driver's License and preferably have BIA or CLEET Law Enforcement Certification. Strong communication skills and physical fitness are essential. New hires will undergo a drug screen and background check. Weekend and night work may be required, and officers cannot have a criminal background.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid Driver's License.
• Each officer should possess good communication skills and be in good physical condition.
• Officers cannot have a criminal background.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Kaw Nation land and enforce laws.
• Perform inspections and report irregularities.
• Prepare accurate reports.
• Respond to requests for assistance on tribal land.

Skills

Good communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

BIA and/or CLEET Law Enforcement Certification

Job description

Title

POLICE OFFICER

Immediate Supervisor

CHIEF OF POLICE

Controlling Supervisor

TRIBAL CHAIR

Qualifications

Candidates must have a valid Driver's License. BIA and/or CLEET Law Enforcement Certification preferred. Each officer should possess good communication skills and be in good physical condition. Weekend and night work required. Officers cannot have a criminal background.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Kaw Nation land, investigate, enforce, and cite or arrest violators of CFR, Tribal Law, and State and Federal laws and refer to proper authorities.
• Makes assigned, periodic inspections and patrols of buildings and property.
• Performs duties assigned by patrol checklist including an examination of all doors, windows, and gates and reports any irregularities to the Police Supervisor.
• Prepare complete and accurate reports with all of the facts.
• Report any fire, theft, or other dangerous or irregular occurrences to his/her supervisor.
• Record and report description(s) of person(s), license tag(s), and automobile(s) of unauthorized person(s) on property.
• Record and submit an accurate log sheet at the end of each shift, which in addition to regular duties and irregular occurrences, records temperature and weather conditions.
• Testify in Tribal, Federal, and State courts when necessary.
• Serve court documents such as arrests warrants, search warrants, summons, subpoenas, and civil papers.
• Responds to request(s) for assistance on land under tribal jurisdiction.
• Provide back‑up services when requested to Newkirk City Police and Kay County Sheriff’s Department.
• Perform any other responsibilities related to Tribal Police as assigned by the immediate/controlling supervisor.

All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre‑employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the drug screen or the background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.