Tribal Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Must be a current state certified police officer and meet minimum requirements of the position as outlined below.

Commitment to Citizen Service

Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.

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

Essential Functions :

• 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.

Non-Essential Functions :

Equipment :

Position Requirements :

High School Diploma or GED required.

Indian Preference :

Physical Requirements :

Work Environment :

General office environment and outside environment.

Competencies : Decision Making