Road Patrol Officer Job Manistee area,Michigan USA,Government

Road Patrol Officer

Under the general direction of the Sergeant's, the Road Patrol Officers are responsible for the enforcement of Tribal, Federal, and State laws and ordinances, and the protection of life and property within the reservation boundaries and ceded territories, within the scope of their authority.

Employment Qualifications:

A qualified candidate is a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age; and
Offers a High School Diploma or GED; and
Possesses a non-restricted Michigan Operator's License with the ability to be insured under the company's policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs vehicle and foot patrols and investigates on Tribal lands to verify compliance, taking enforcement actions such as issuing citations and/or making arrests where appropriate.

Conducts detailed criminal investigations, as necessary. Works in conjunction with Tribal Prosecutor to investigate and prepare cases for successful prosecution. Testifies in Tribal, Federal, or State court.

Responds to incidents or complaints and provides the necessary protection or services as situation requires.

Works with other government and enforcement agencies and participates on joint agency investigations.

Prepares detailed reports of complaints, accidents, arrests, patrol activities, inspections, and all other related activities.

Participates in department meetings, community service programs, and may conduct general interest education programs.

Transports arrests, as necessary.

Adheres to all policies and procedures and follows Tribal, State and Federal laws and has necessary certifications to do so.

May be requested to investigate Conservation Enforcement issues.

All other position/department related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other

Skills and Abilities

During the course of employment, the employee will consistently utilize and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, strong presentation skills, strong reasoning and judgment skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, a heightened attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work cooperatively with other departments, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Physical Demands

Frequent and long period of walking, standing, or sitting, and 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 twenty-five (25) pounds, and instances of lifting/carrying up to seventy-five (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 with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to all of the following: any pre-employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, drug screening, background investigations, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Driver's License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy, and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.

For further information, please contact the LRBOI Tribal Council, c/o Venus Battaglia at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).