Public Safety Officer 3

Tachi Yokut Nsn; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) employer match

Leave benefits

Job summary

The Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut Tribe is seeking a Public Safety Officer III/Sergeant in Lemoore, CA. This full-time exempt role will supervise a small Public Safety team, patrol assigned areas, respond to incidents, and enforce tribal laws to protect members and property.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3 years in law enforcement, a CA driver’s license, PC 832 certification, and POST Supervisory coursework within one year.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in law enforcement or a related field.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Current California PC 832 Laws of Arrest certification.
• Must attend a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Course within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows 10.
• Must provide a DMV printout and negative TB test.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and learn tribal culture.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and respond to incidents to protect people and property.
• Lead and supervise Public Safety staff, conduct briefings, assign work.
• Investigate, collect and preserve evidence, and prepare reports.
• Maintain community relations and support program improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

PC 832 certification

POST Supervisory Course

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Public Safety Officer 3

Lemoore, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1242

Salary Range: $56,160.00 To $56,160.00 Annually

Public Safety Officer III/Sergeant

Full Time

Lemoore, CA, US

Salary: $56,160.00–$73,276.06 per year

Job Requisition Form

Department: Public Safety

Position to be Filled: Public Safety Officer III/Sergeant

Rate: $56,160.00–$73,276.06 per year (FULL TIME, EXEMPT)

Required Qualifications/Essential Duties:

At the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut Tribe, we’re building a stronger future by serving the Tribal community with respect, teamwork, and integrity. Our employees do meaningful work, receive valuable benefits, and have opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow.

We’re hiring a Public Safety Officer III (Sergeant) to lead community-centered public safety services and supervise assigned Public Safety staff. This position helps prevent and respond to criminal activity, protects Tribal members, residents, visitors, lands, and property, and enforces Tribal laws and ordinances within the Santa Rosa Rancheria Indian Community and on other lands owned by the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut Tribe.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Lemoore, California, reporting to the Lieutenant. Compensation is $56,160.00–$73,276.06 per year. The position includes office and field work, patrol by foot or vehicle, flexible hours including nights and weekends, travel within and outside Tribal boundaries, and emergency call-out responsibilities.

What you’ll do

• Patrol and response: Patrol assigned areas on foot or by motorized conveyance, respond promptly to calls for assistance, direct or reroute traffic during emergencies, and operate a company or personal vehicle for department business.
• Incident response and enforcement: Detain and question witnesses, victims, and suspects within the authority of the position; contact the appropriate law enforcement agency when necessary; issue citations for Tribal ordinance violations; and ensure compliance with Tribal rules and regulations.
• Investigations and reporting: Conduct preliminary investigations, collect and preserve physical evidence, protect crime scenes, document incident facts, and review and approve reports concerning suspicious persons or situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity.
• Shift leadership: Conduct daily briefings, inspect uniforms and equipment, prepare work schedules, assign and direct work, and communicate operational priorities to assigned staff.
• Supervision: Directly supervise approximately five or more employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable law, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluation, recognition, discipline, complaint response, and problem resolution.
• Program improvement: Recommend and assist with unit goals and objectives, identify options for longer-term problem resolution, and support implementation of approved operational improvements.
• Community relations: Promote positive community relationships through awareness, prevention, and outreach events and respectful service to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Other duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

This role may be a strong fit if you are a dependable and culturally respectful public safety professional who can lead staff, exercise sound judgment under pressure, communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and build positive relationships with Tribal members, residents, visitors, youth, adults, partner agencies, and coworkers.

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of experience in law enforcement or a related field.
• Valid California driver’s license and continued insurability through the company’s insurance carrier.
• Current California PC 832 Laws of Arrest certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Must attend a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Course within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows 10.
• Must provide a current DMV printout and a negative TB test result.
• Ability and willingness to learn Native customs, traditions, culture, and Tribal cultural practices; demonstrate cultural sensitivity; and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights, and weekends; work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Punctual, dependable, and able to project a professional image through dress, behavior, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including prolonged walking, standing, or sitting; occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; operating a vehicle and office equipment; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What we offer

We care about the work we do and the people who do it. Eligible employees receive benefits designed to support their health, financial future, and time away from work:

• Low-cost Anthem medical and dental coverage, plus vision and low-cost prescription coverage.
• A 401(k) employer match of up to 4%.
• Optional accident, disability, critical illness, life, and hospital coverage.
• Vacation and compensated personal leave for eligible employees.
• Family and medical, bereavement, jury-duty, and military leave.

Native American Hiring Preference

Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut Tribe welcomes qualified applicants of all backgrounds and values Indigenous culture, knowledge, traditions, and perspectives. In accordance with applicable law and Tribal policy, qualified Native American and Alaska Native candidates receive hiring preference; documentation of affiliation with a federally recognized tribe is required.

We value employees who share our commitment to service, integrity, teamwork, and the Tribal community. Employment may be contingent upon applicable background, licensing, and pre-employment requirements.