Police Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident alien applied and eligible for citizenship
• Minimum 21 years of age at time of application
• California driver’s license in good standing
• No felony convictions
• No misdemeanor convictions which would restrict the ability to carry a firearm
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Certificate
• Ability to demonstrate self-restraint in challenging and/or difficult situations
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population
• Ability to analyze options and choose appropriate course of action
• Excellent English written composition skills
• Ability to gather data and information and prepare accurate written reports
• Working knowledge of investigative techniques and evidence preservation
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
• Word processing skills
• Ability to successfully complete an annual physical agilities test

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with an accredited California law enforcement agency
• College coursework in criminal justice
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Protects reservation residents, visitors, employees and property by patrolling the reservation, responding to service calls and alarms (fire, burglary, panic), traffic collisions, and criminal activity in progress; enforcing federal and state criminal codes and tribal ordinances; assisting injured and sick individuals; assisting motorists; securing buildings and property; escorting money and persons as needed; and assisting other agencies as requested.
• Conducts preliminary investigations by responding to calls of criminal activity and accidents; documenting facts and observations according to established procedures, interviewing victims, suspects and witnesses, generating investigative reports; maintaining crime scenes as needed; and directing traffic when appropriate.
• Serves the community by proactively policing reservation, building rapport with residents, visitors and employees; developing crime prevention strategies for recommendation to the Tribal Police Chief; initiating crime prevention activities; and participating in efforts to educate the general public in crime deterrence and prevention strategies.