Tribal Police Officer (TPO)

Chickaloon Native Village•Palmer, AK

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About The Position

Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect. If you care about protecting and building healthy communities through community policing efforts; and would like to be part of a strong team of dedicated, passionate, and caring Tribal Law Enforcement professionals, this is the job for you! CVTC Offers: A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members’ professional development, health, and overall well-being. This is a part-time position, competitive pay, free training and educational opportunities. Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun! Our Tribal Police Department is seeking motivated professionals, preferably with Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Alaska Police Standards Council Academy training, and at least one year of patrol experience; preferably in rural Alaskan communities, and/or a background in military policing. As a TPO, you will be part of a team dedicated to enforcing Tribal and federal laws. TPOs respond to a range of service calls, assisting Elders, vulnerable individuals, and investigating crimes. They are primarily responsible for preventing crime and actively participating in community safety and crime prevention programs, upholding Tribal and federal laws, and protecting the public through patrolling assigned areas and completing tasks as assigned by their supervisor.

Requirements

1+ year(s) of police experience is preferred
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills; including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational abilities
Superb verbal and technical written communication skills
Ability to function well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position
The successful candidate has completed an Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC) recognized 16-week Law Enforcement Academy or a post certified Academy with the 2-week Alaska certification as recognized by the APSC
This position requires you to complete and pass: a pre-employment state and federal background check, pre-employment drug screening, criminal investigative background check, psychological evaluation, polygraph and fit for duty exam as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Alaska Police Standards Council Academy training
At least one year of patrol experience
Experience in rural Alaskan communities
Background in military policing

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures to observe and respond to various situations and/or emergencies
Complete case work and produce internal reports
Foster public relationships and correspond with emergency services, community groups and individuals
Attend and provide evidence in court upon request
Participate in Tribal meetings, trainings, and events