POLICE OFFICER

Sycuan • El Cajon, CA

90d

About The Position

The Police Officer protects and serves residents, visitors, and employees on the Sycuan Indian Reservation. The role patrols the reservation, responds to calls and alarms, enforces applicable federal and state criminal codes and tribal ordinances, assists people in need, and protects buildings and property. The officer also conducts preliminary investigations, documents and reports facts and observations, interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses, and helps preserve crime scenes. The position serves the community through proactive policing, relationship-building, and crime-prevention and public-education efforts.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who has applied and is eligible for citizenship.
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Have a California driver's license in good standing.
• Have no felony convictions.
• Have no misdemeanor convictions that would restrict the ability to carry a firearm.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Certificate.
• Demonstrate self-restraint in challenging or difficult situations.
• Effectively communicate with a diverse population.
• Analyze options and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Have excellent English written-composition skills.
• Gather data and information and prepare accurate written reports.
• Have working knowledge of investigative techniques and evidence preservation.
• Accept constructive criticism and maintain professionalism and composure.
• Understand and follow verbal directives and written directions.
• Have word-processing skills.
• Successfully complete an annual physical-agilities test.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with an accredited California law enforcement agency.
• College coursework in criminal justice.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Protect reservation residents, visitors, employees, and property by patrolling; responding to service calls, alarms, traffic collisions, and criminal activity; enforcing federal and state criminal codes and tribal ordinances; assisting injured or sick individuals and motorists; securing buildings and property; escorting money and people as needed; and assisting other agencies as requested.
• Conduct preliminary investigations by responding to criminal activity and accident calls, documenting facts and observations, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses, preparing investigative reports, maintaining crime scenes as needed, and directing traffic when appropriate.
• Proactively police the reservation and build rapport with residents, visitors, and employees.
• Develop crime-prevention strategies for recommendation to the Tribal Police Chief, initiate crime-prevention activities, and participate in public education about crime deterrence and prevention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED