Patrolman
About The Position
The Patrolman performs law enforcement duties within Comanche Nation Indian Country to protect life and property and uphold citizens’ lawful rights. The role investigates, apprehends, arrests, and detains individuals under applicable federal, tribal, and state statutes. It also involves coordinating assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, and providing administrative support to higher ranks as assigned. The position works a rotating 24/7 schedule and may require extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as travel outside Comanche Nation boundaries to support law enforcement activities. Work takes place in office, emergency-response, disaster, and peacekeeping settings, with travel to meetings and critical incidents. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a basic police academy, hold a valid Oklahoma driver license with a clean driving history, complete CPR and First Aid certification, and pass the required medical and mental-health evaluations. No prior experience is necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a basic police academy (State or Indian Police Academy).
- Valid Oklahoma driver license with a clean driving history.
- Completion of CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to pass SF-78 Medical and MMPI/CPI Mental Health Evaluations.
- Ability to interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Ability to make sound independent decisions, prepare accurate reports, operate law-enforcement equipment safely, and maintain effective working relationships.
- No prior experience necessary.
Nice To Haves
- A.S. or B.S. degree in Police Science or a related career field.
- Additional college-level coursework and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, police science, public administration, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Perform law enforcement duties within Comanche Nation Indian Country to protect life and property and uphold citizens’ lawful rights.
- Investigate, apprehend, arrest, and detain individuals under applicable federal, tribal, and state statutes.
- Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.
- Provide administrative support to higher ranks as assigned.
- Prepare clear, accurate reports, records, and other written materials.
- Operate department equipment, weapons, less-lethal tools, and motor vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Respond to major crime scenes, disasters, and critical incidents, including travel outside Comanche Nation boundaries when needed.
Benefits
- 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 paid holidays
- Medical insurance, 100% employer-paid for employee-only coverage
- Dental insurance, 100% employer-paid for employee-only coverage
- Life insurance, 100% employer-paid for employee-only coverage, with $40,000 coverage
- 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
- Voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage for dependents or family, employee-paid through payroll deduction
- Voluntary short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
- Additional employee life insurance, spouse life insurance, and child life insurance
- AFLAC voluntary coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
