Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer

The Gun Lake Tribe Public Safety Department is a full service police agency that is expanding to provide full service fire as well, that serves the Gun Lake Tribal Community near Bradley, Michigan as well as the Gun Lake Casino, and other Tribally-owned lands. Officers are required to maintain MCOLES certification, State of Michigan firefighter requirements, Special Law Enforcement Commission from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and be cross deputized with the Allegan County Sherriff's Department.

Essential qualifications include being MCOLES licensed/licensable with the ability to obtain a Firefighter I & II within 18 months of employment; or able to pass comprehensive background investigation; able to pass physical/mental health screenings; proven track record of successful employment; possess a valid Michigan driver's license and be insurable; meet hiring requirements as set forth by Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Tribe Public Safety.

Duties and responsibilities include patrolling assigned area to control traffic, provide crime prevention and investigate incidents of criminal violations; responding to calls for service; providing crowd control at public gatherings within departmental guidelines; rendering first aid at the scene of accidents, medical assistance calls, domestic violence calls and report findings; directing and controlling traffic around fires, accidents and other disruptions as needed;

warning or arresting persons violating the law and issuing tickets to violators; writing and filing daily activity reports; assisting area police departments with law enforcement functions; acting as a Tribal police liaison to the community to enhance public relations; appearing and testifying before the courts in cases being adjudicated; assuming responsibility for proper maintenance of equipment and vehicles assigned for patrol;

adhering to safety practices for all weapons and vehicles assigned to the officer; becoming familiar and complying with all the rules, regulations and codes to ensure efficient operations; maintaining knowledge of drugs/narcotics, such as abuse, identification and availability on the streets as it relates to routine patrol duties and detention procedures; maintaining confidentiality as required by law and departmental standards.

Other skills and abilities include tribal law enforcement experience; prior law enforcement experience that provides appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities; possessing or being able to obtain Special Law Enforcement Commission from Bureau of Indian Affairs; demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills; possessing knowledge and understanding of Gun Lake Tribal customs.

Physical demands include frequent and long period of walking, standing or sitting, as well as occasional heavy lifting, running, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling or stretching. The potential does exist that one will need to use physical force or firearms in the course of work. The nature of the work also involves manual dexterity to operate office equipment and while keyboarding. An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of sight and hearing and will routinely carry work-related materials up to 25 pounds, and in some instances lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds and more with assistance.

The use of personal protective equipment is necessary in this position. Such equipment may include: bullet proof vests, gloves, masks, sunglasses, in addition to standard uniforms and firearms.

Conditions of employment include possessing a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and being insurable; ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned; ability and willingness to be on-call as needed; ability and willingness to travel as necessary, including out of state; subject to physical fitness and psychological evaluation in accordance with law enforcement standards; physical environment varies from auto/indoors to outdoor conditions.

This position will have access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All duties must be performed in a manner that ensures the strictest confidentiality due to access to sensitive information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.

The Gun Lake Tribe offers a competitive base salary and the best benefits package around including medical, dental, vision and…