Tribal Police Officer

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians•Dowagiac, MI

20d

About The Position

Position Summary: Provide for a safe, welcome, and orderly environment for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi community, defend the sovereignty of the Band and the rights of all the people in its jurisdiction, and assist in improving the quality of life for all Tribal Citizens

Requirements

Tribal Police Officer I – PB-8
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate degree or equivalent sponsorship required.
Degree must be from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education; equivalent sponsorship must be from a Police Department.
Be a current state certified police officer.
Must have successfully passed basic recruit training and firearms qualifications.
If not currently MCOLES and ILEA certified must obtain within a reasonable amount of time.
Bureau of Indiana Affairs Special Deputation Training and Certification required or obtain within a reasonable amount of time.
Ability to rigorous physical examination and background check required.
Proficiency with MS Office Applications required.
Tribal Police Officer II – PB-9
Must have at least one (1) year experience as a certified police officer.
Tribal Police Officer III – PB-10
Must have at least two (2) years’ experience as a certified police officer.
Tribal Police Officer IV – PB -11
Must have at least three (3) years’ experience as a certified police officer.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Native American communities preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned area to control/monitor traffic and prevent crime.
Coordinate the investigation of criminal cases and violations involving hunting and fishes.
Warn or arrest persons violating the laws and issue tickets to violators.
Provide police response to calls for service and assistance.
Apply the appropriate level of direction and control to protect life, property, facilities and maintain public peace and order at public gatherings and events.
Direct and control traffic around accidents and other disruptions as needed.
Provide first aide at the scene of accidents, medical assistance calls, domestic violence calls, and as needed in other situations.
Maintain daily activity report and logs, prepare accident and incident reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
Assume responsibility for proper maintenance of personal equipment and vehicles assigned for patrol.
Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.
Perform the assigned function of a Tribal Investigator as may be needed.
Represent the department in the community and various events.
Assist other local police agencies with calls.
Assist area police departments in carrying out their functions.
Perform other related functions as assigned.