Tribal Police Officer (Montgomery/Wetumpka Area)

Media Fusion • Wetumpka, AL

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About The Position

The Tribal Police Officer is an important role that is responsible for patrolling the community and responding to complaints; making arrests for felonies and misdemeanors; serving warrants and subpoenas, testifying in court; and ensuring the overall safety and wellbeing of the Tribe and Tribal Community. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned. This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of employment experience as a certified police officer required.
• Must possess an Alabama Peace Officer Commission certification for law enforcement.
• Must obtain BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission (S.L.E.C.) within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• Must obtain other related commissions as identified and required after official date of hire in this position.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and twist for an extended period of time as well as climb, lift, hold, and move objects weighing a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must maintain the ability to testify in Tribal, Federal, and State Court (no Giglio restrictions permitted).
• Must meet approved age, mental, physical, and medical requirements set forth by the Alabama Police Officers Standards and Training Commission and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
• Absolute confidentiality.
• Must possess a work history that includes strong work performance and efficiency.
• Must possess character that earns the confidence of the people and minimizes public criticism or complaints.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Must possess a good working relationship with other law enforcement departments and related agencies on a tribal, local, state and federal level.
• Ability to perform tasks in dynamic and stressful circumstances; includes ability to maintain control of emotions and actions and to make rapid decisions.
• Must possess a high level of maturity.
• The ability to make a forcible arrest and to effectively employ and maintain proficiency with a variety of Department-issued firearms and less lethal weapon systems.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforcement of Tribal, Federal and State laws to include making arrests, writing reports, collecting information, talking with witnesses and victims, working accidents, providing escorts, assisting the public, and directing traffic, as needed.
• Works closely with Investigators during criminal investigations and conducts follow-up on any crime.
• Appears and testifies in Tribal, State and Federal Court.
• Writes and files reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Patrols the Reservation, adjacent community, and/or other Tribal properties; to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to investigate suspicious circumstances.
• Responds to calls and complaints.
• Serves warrants of arrest and civil process.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, and locates witnesses, and/or make arrests at the scenes of crimes or accidents as necessary.
• Works without direct supervision while thinking clearly and remaining calm during emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401K with matching
• bonuses
• COLA increase

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED