Police Officer

Ponca City Development Authority; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca City Development Authority in Oklahoma is seeking a Police Officer to patrol Kaw Nation lands, investigate, enforce, and cite or arrest violators under CFR, Tribal, State and Federal laws.

The role requires weekend and night shifts, a valid Driver License, good communication and physical condition; no criminal background. A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required by Kaw Nation.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License required.
• BIA and/or CLEET certification preferred.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Weekend and night shifts required.
• No criminal background.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Kaw Nation land, investigate, enforce, and cite or arrest violators under CFR, Tribal, State and Federal laws.
• Perform periodic inspections and patrols of buildings and property.
• Follow patrol checklist; inspect doors, windows, gates and report irregularities to Police Supervisor.
• Prepare complete and accurate reports with all facts.
• Report fires, thefts, or other dangers to supervisor.
• Record and report descriptions of persons, license plates, and vehicles of unauthorized persons.
• Maintain a shift log including weather and temperature.
• Testify in Tribal, Federal, and State courts when necessary.
• Serve court documents such as warrants, subpoenas, and civil papers.
• Respond to requests for assistance on tribal land.
• Provide back-up to Newkirk City Police and Kay County Sheriff's Department.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Driver's license

No criminal background

Job description

POLICE OFFICER

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have a valid Driver License. BIA and/or CLEET Law Enforcement Certification preferred. Each officer should possess good communication skills and be in good physical condition. Weekend and nights required. Officers can not 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 the 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.