Public Safety Senior Officer

Cowlitz Indian Tribe • Ridgefield, WA

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About The Position

The Public Safety Senior Officer performs law enforcement and crime prevention services to maintain a safe and secure community for Cowlitz Indian Tribe residents. This role honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the Public Safety department. The position is full-time and requires variable hours, working from Sunday through Saturday.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Certification from Indian Police Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Academy, or Washington State Police Academy.
• Five years as a commissioned Federal, State, County, City, or Tribal Law Enforcement Officer and have some investigative experience.
• Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications within one year of hire date.
• Valid driver's license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
• Must reside within thirty minutes of the Cowlitz Reservation.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening/investigation according to the established requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforces the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code, charges and books arrested persons, or issues citations when appropriate and completes necessary paperwork.
• Patrols tribal roads and state highways within the boundaries of the Cowlitz Indian Reservation to enforce traffic laws and assist motorists in distress.
• Responds to complaints from Cowlitz Indian Tribe residents and investigates criminal or civil misdemeanors, traffic accidents involving personal injury, property damage, vandalism, and burglary.
• Provides security and law enforcement for tribal activities.
• Determines whether there is probable cause for arrest at domestic disturbances.
• Interrogates victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, tribal administrators, and the general public.
• Secures, documents, and examines crime scenes and gathers, preserves and processes evidence.
• Assists BIA and other federal, tribal and state law enforcement officers in investigating federal or state offenses occurring on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation.
• Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime or which might endanger public safety.
• Acts as a team member with others on tactical operations with other on and off reservation programs that serve Cowlitz residents that may include search and rescue groups, HAZMAT situations, and fires.
• Works in cooperation with the EMTs and administers first aid or renders interim emergency care when necessary.
• Refers federal crimes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Police Commander.
• Documents the results of investigations in writing and prepares required forms and written reports; completes citation log book and call log as required.
• Transports violators to and from court, rehabilitation sites or jail facilities. Serves court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
• Provides oral testimony, service warrants, and police reports, as requested by the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Court and other tribal, federal, and state courts.
• Assists citizen groups, tribal programs, and other programs serving the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to implement crime and delinquency prevention or public awareness/public safety programs through presentations at community meetings, departmental meetings or with public and private groups.
• Attends routine and specialized training classes and seminars of law enforcement methods and techniques.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees