Tribal Police Officer

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians•Dowagiac, MI

About The Position

The Tribal Police Officer provides a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi community; defends the Band’s sovereignty and the rights of people in its jurisdiction; and helps improve quality of life for Tribal Citizens. All employees are expected to provide exemplary service with dignity and respect to Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff, and to identify and report service concerns and participate in solutions through designated channels. The officer patrols assigned areas, responds to calls, enforces laws, assists with investigations, and helps maintain public safety at events and other locations. The role includes first aid and emergency assistance, report and record preparation, equipment and vehicle maintenance, cooperation with courts and other law enforcement agencies, and representing the department in the community. The officer may also perform assigned Tribal Investigator duties and assist other local police agencies. The position requires work in general office and outdoor settings, including hazardous environments involving noise, fumes, dust, traffic, and emergency situations. Local travel and extensive motor vehicle operation are required. The officer may encounter combative people, assault, dangerous weapons, and physical altercations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree or equivalent sponsorship from a Police Department. A degree must be from an accredited institution whose program of study is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education.
Current state police officer certification.
Successful completion of basic recruit training and firearms qualifications.
If not currently MCOLES- and ILEA-certified, obtain certification within a reasonable amount of time.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Deputation Training and Certification, or obtain it within a reasonable amount of time.
Ability to pass a rigorous physical examination and background check.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Native American communities.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas to monitor and control traffic and prevent crime.
Coordinate investigations of criminal cases and violations involving hunting and fishing.
Warn or arrest people who violate laws and issue citations to violators.
Respond to calls for police service and assistance.
Use appropriate direction and control to protect life, property, and facilities and maintain public peace and order at gatherings and events.
Direct and control traffic around accidents and other disruptions as needed.
Provide first aid at accident scenes, medical assistance calls, domestic violence calls, and other situations as needed.
Maintain daily activity reports and logs; prepare accident and incident reports; and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
Maintain personal equipment and assigned patrol vehicles.
Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.
Perform assigned Tribal Investigator functions as needed.
Represent the department in the community and at events.
Assist other local police agencies with calls and help area police departments carry out their functions.
Perform other related functions as assigned.