Ranger

Tohono O'odham Nation•Sells, AZ

18h

About The Position

Under general supervision, seeks to resolve community problems by fostering open and continuous communication and cooperation between the communities and law enforcement. Enforces tribal laws and natural resource ordinance violations and investigates any crimes stemming from the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA). The work is reviewed upon completion, to ensure compliance with general organization/department goals, policies and procedures. Major work activities are covered by procedures or guidelines permitting flexibility in selecting methods to utilize and procedures to follow, determination of work priorities, and the planning and coordination of projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
Knowledge of applicable tribal and federal laws, ordinances, regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of criminal investigations.
Knowledge of tribal and federal judicial systems.
Knowledge of Tohono O'odham Nation's Police Department standard operational procedures.
Knowledge of report writing, grammar, and spelling.
Skill in providing superior customer service for both internal and external customers.
Skill in the use of personal computer applications, Word, Excel and Spillman.
Skill in preparing reports clearly and concisely.
Ability to operate two-way communications equipment.
Ability to perform outdoor work in varying field and weather conditions.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing in the exercise of the job responsibilities.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective and positive working relationship with other employees and the general public.
Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules including nights, weekends, special events and holidays.
Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and two years' work experience in law enforcement, security, or as a Ranger Recruit CL I or II, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
Must have completed the Tohono O'odham Nation Department Field Officer training program.
Must have completed the Incident Command System (ICS) training courses 100.LEB: Introduction to the Incident Command System for Law Enforcement and 700. a, Introduction to the National Incident Management (NIMS). Note, course number subject to change.
Must have completed a training course on the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA).
Must have completed a training course on Search and Rescue
Must have completed a training course on Tracking.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
Must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
Must not have any Felony convictions or convictions that would be considered a Felony in the State of Arizona.
( Note : Prior to determining suitability for hire the applicant must pass; a criminal background and fingerprint check; medical examination).

Responsibilities

Assists Patrols by securing crime scenes, conducts traffic control at traffic accidents, conducts funeral escorts, provide assistance in locating missing/lost persons.
Assists with social events, conducts security checks of villages and communities, all areas of the border boundary of the Nation observes and reports any criminal activities, and accomplishes all other duties assigned.
Reports criminal activities concerning wildlife, domestic livestock and endangered plants to the immediate supervisor.
Responsible to investigate all Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA) cases.
Patrols district(s) outline desert area's and/or assigned areas to assist in observing and reporting all criminal activities.
Maintains a close liaison with law enforcement personnel, i.e. tribal, county, state and federal, to provide cooperation and ensure communications on matters of interest.
Establishes working communications with local residents and businesses.
Assists in directing traffic and crowd control at public/social events and activities.
Assists during emergency preparedness situations and distributes information to the public to regarding disaster situations.
Encounters emergency situations such as domestic violence, DUI drivers in vehicles, intoxicated individuals, undocumented illegal aliens, vehicle collisions, fatalities, sick and/or injured individuals.
Observes, reports and apprehends persons entering the United States illegally to law enforcement.
Compiles statistics, maintains records, and prepares written reports of patrolled area activities.
Provides written or verbal status reports on district activities to the immediate supervisor, or Patrol Commander.
Participates in tracking and/or rescue activities with law enforcement officials.
Operates ATV-Road Vehicles and/or rides on horseback to assist with search and rescue.
Appears in court hearings to testify as prosecution's witness to criminal activities.
Meets with immediate supervisor for daily briefings and assignments.
Contributes to a team effort and performs other job related duties as assigned.