Tribal Police Officer - Adult Probation
About The Position
The Tribal Police Officer performs law enforcement work to preserve the peace; prevent, detect, and investigate crimes; arrest or apprehend violators; and assist citizens in emergencies while protecting civil rights. The position assures compliance with tribal, federal, state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances, as well as agency rules and regulations related to law enforcement. The role is located at Marshal Services and is assigned to Adult Probation. The employee works under direct supervision, handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex matters to higher-level staff. The position requires beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
- Possess or obtain CLEET certification, First Aid certification, and CPR certification, and maintain these certifications throughout employment.
- Possess a valid driver's license and a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting rating requirements.
- Possess or obtain a basic Council on Law Enforcement Education Training or Federal Law Enforcement Center certificate within one year of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
- Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA), or listed on the OIG Cumulative Sanction Report, GSA List of Excluded Providers, or OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
- Live within the Tribal Jurisdictional Service Area.
- Meet and maintain periodic background adjudication for law enforcement.
- Meet and maintain firearms qualifications annually.
- Meet and maintain eligibility for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) deputation and have no restrictions from testifying in federal, tribal, and state courts while employed with Cherokee Nation Marshal Service.
- Pass the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).
- Comply with Cherokee Nation Office of the Marshal policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking, intermediate computer, and information and research skills.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for applicants north of 412.
Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned areas to deter criminal activity and maintain order.
- Respond to calls for service, including emergencies, domestic disturbances, and traffic accidents.
- Conduct investigations, collect evidence, and prepare reports.
- Enforce tribal laws and ordinances, as well as applicable federal and state laws within Cherokee Nation jurisdiction.
- Make arrests as necessary.
- Provide community outreach and education programs.
- Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies.
- Uphold the Cherokee Nation's core values of respect, integrity, responsibility, and balance.
- Provide prisoner transport as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
