Tribal Police Trainee

YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO•El Paso, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tribal Police Trainee position is a temporary designation while the candidate is attending the Indian Police Officers Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center United States Indian Police Academy. While under this designation, the pay rate for this position is $21.00 per hour. Upon successful graduation from the police academy, the trainee is transferred into a Tribal Police Officer position and the pay is adjusted accordingly into the salary range listed. POSITION SUMMARY: Enforces laws related to the protection of life and property, directs and controls traffic, prevents crime or disturbance of peace, and arrests violators by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, twelve (12) semester hours of credit in any field of study from an accredited college or university
(2) years’ experience in security field or equivalent education and experience
must be a graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) United States Indian Police Academy, Indian Country Police Officers Training Program
must be able to attain the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) issued through BIA-OJS
must be able to pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) criteria
must maintain proficiency with firearms by qualifying to department standards on a bi-annual basis
must successfully pass a background check to include criminal history convictions and credit check
must be able pass the post-offer drug screen and annual fitness for duty physical
must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license and be insurable
must be certified in First Aid and CPR
must be able to work shift work
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government regulations
knowledge of concept of police terminology and general law
ability to physically apprehend a subject (ground self-defense)
ability to maintain good composure in dealing with rude and uncooperative subjects
ability to increase skills in police work through law enforcement trainings and certifications
ability to generate detailed narrative reports
knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
ability to manage and maintain professional work ethics on and off-duty and uphold highest regard to non-disclosure information
ability community effectively verbally and in writing
ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce solutions
ability to prioritize functions and multi-task effectively
ability to quickly respond (hand, finger, foot) to a signal when it appears
ability to self-assess performance to make improvements or take corrective action
must be able to effectively present information to top management and public forums
Must have knowledge on police administration, police law, police investigation and criminology
ability to maintain good composure in dealing with rude and uncooperative subjects.

Responsibilities

Patrols specific areas on foot or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance
Answers radio-dispatches for police service
Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons and establishments
Locates, searches, detains, and arrest law violators
Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons and establishments, and quells disturbances
Able to drive vehicle both safely and efficiently while under stress to communicate information on the radio or handle emergency situations when called upon
Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects
Gathers evidence effectively and maintains the integrity
Assists motorists in various situations and directs traffic when needed
Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations
Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, and report information
Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention and problems
Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars
Provides assistance and training to subordinates as necessary
Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity and other reports
Testifies in court to present evidence by describing situations and actions
Provides traffic escorts during traditional events
Maintains weapons and all equipment in functional and presentable condition
Other position related duties as assigned and required.