Police Officer

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Cloquet, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer serves in the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Police Department, promoting public safety through community engagement, patrol, law enforcement, investigations, and response to emergencies and crises. The officer patrols an assigned district, builds respectful relationships with community members, identifies and addresses safety concerns, enforces laws, and connects people with appropriate community resources and services. The role includes responding to and documenting reported crimes; investigating suspected criminal activity; interviewing victims, witnesses, informants, and suspects; collecting and preserving evidence; preparing reports and cases; executing warrants; and testifying in court. Officers also respond to emergencies and unusual incidents, provide first aid, and may perform specialized duties such as field training, special operations, public education, and intelligence analysis. The position requires a valid U.S. driver’s license and eligibility for Minnesota peace-officer licensure through one of the paths described in the posting. Officers must maintain required certifications and licensure and meet the stated physical and medical requirements, including passing an annual physical examination. The role is subject to background and reference checks, drug and alcohol testing, and immunization review with proof of required vaccinations.

Requirements

Valid U.S.-issued driver’s license; eligibility is determined by the Fond du Lac insurance company.
Meet one of the Minnesota peace-officer licensing pathways: hold a valid Minnesota peace-officer license; be eligible for licensure as defined by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board; have completed another state’s basic requirements and be considered eligible by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board; or qualify for an exception and be deemed eligible by the Board.
Knowledge of tribal, federal, and state laws and their interpretation; detention and apprehension procedures; Fond du Lac Reservation geography and culture; Department policies and procedures; support and governmental agencies; radio communications; and lawful, safe suspect searches and arrests and evidence handling.
Skills in observation and recall; clear oral and written description; safe defensive vehicle operation, including occasional high-speed emergency driving; hazard recognition; interviewing and interrogation; crime-scene security and evidence collection; first aid; decision-making under limited information; communication and instruction; defensive techniques; firearms and protective tools; and public speaking.
Ability to build respectful relationships and maintain a professional demeanor under stress; maintain and use patrol equipment; remain alert during extended seated patrol; write legibly; sketch and photograph scenes; take accurate measurements; use digital and analog mobile communications equipment; and act decisively when appropriate.
Ability to understand, implement, and give oral instructions; pursue and arrest suspects across demanding terrain; conduct physically forceful arrests; exert verbal and physical control in crises; interpret legal and technical material; perform arithmetic calculations; exercise sound judgment in dangerous situations; apply logical or scientific thinking; maintain certifications and licensure; work harmoniously with others; and resolve problems and conflicts promptly.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks and annual reference checks.
Subject to testing under the Fond du Lac Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Subject to immunization review and submission of proof of required vaccinations.
Able to work long hours; carry and lift heavy objects; work in any weather condition; and stand or sit for long periods.
Must meet medical standards and possess the physical abilities needed for the role, including passing an annual physical examination.

Responsibilities

Deter crime and enhance public safety through community involvement and patrol of an assigned district.
Observe people, places, and property; learn about the district and identify unusual situations, hazards, disputes, and needs for community-agency intervention.
Mediate disputes, provide services for public convenience, enforce laws, direct traffic, and facilitate access to community resources.
Build respectful relationships with the public, maintain a visible law-enforcement presence, represent the Department at community meetings, and help victims rebuild their sense of personal security.
Respond to and document reports of crime; identify, apprehend, and assist in prosecuting suspected law violators.
Plan, conduct, coordinate, and document investigations; interview or question victims, complainants, witnesses, informants, and suspects; and prepare formal written reports from notes and recordings.
Collect and preserve evidence, gather intelligence, conduct surveillance, coordinate case preparation, execute search and arrest warrants using appropriate force, and testify in court.
Refer victims and complainants to appropriate service agencies and administer specialized tests to determine illegal drug or alcohol consumption.
Respond to non-emergency, emergency, and crisis situations; establish control during unusual incidents or civil disorders; help calm neighborhood and family disputes; and administer first aid.
Perform related duties as assigned, including serving as a Field Training Officer, participating in special operations, maintaining specialized knowledge, instructing others, analyzing and presenting intelligence, reconstructing incidents, leading facility tours, and providing safety education or community presentations.
Respond professionally to requests, complaints, and problems; maintain a clean and organized work area; represent the Fond du Lac Band and Department positively; and demonstrate courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to others.
Maintain proper attendance and punctuality, remain flexible, and assume additional responsibilities assigned by management.