Police Officer

Turning Stone Enterprises•Canastota, NY

22d•$32 - $34

About The Position

Join the Oneida Indian Nation Police Department as a Police Officer and help protect and serve the community. The role involves upholding the law, maintaining order, preventing crime, and supporting the department’s mission and values while operating under tribal, federal, state, and local regulations. Officers patrol assigned residential and business areas, check Nation properties, investigate crimes and suspicious activity, respond to calls and accidents, and provide first aid and CPR when needed.

Requirements

NYS Division of Criminal Justice certification as a Police Officer.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local (tribal) laws.
High school diploma.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to acquire a pistol permit upon hire.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods and lift up to 100 pounds.
Entry-level team members must meet the listed physical fitness standards; these standards are voluntary for incumbents. Standards include a 1.5-mile run, one-rep maximum bench press based on applicant weight, maximum push-ups based on Cooper Standards, and maximum sit-ups based on Cooper Standards.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned residential and business areas, investigate suspicious conditions or activity, and respond to calls for assistance on foot or in an assigned vehicle.
Check Nation properties for safety, security, and incidents such as crimes in progress, fires, alarms, and disturbances.
Conduct preliminary investigations of attempted or committed crimes.
Pursue and follow leads for assigned cases, gather information and intelligence, and record contacts for future reference related to crime prevention.
Conduct proper, legal, and thorough searches when required, including searches for officer safety, of arrested individuals, and of warrants, property, or vehicles.
Respond to motor vehicle accidents, inspect involved vehicles, investigate causes, and complete required paperwork.
Render first aid to injured individuals and administer CPR when necessary.