GLT - Public Safety Officer

Location: Shelbyville

Job Title:

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER Department:
Public Safety Department

Reports to:

Public Safety Sergeant

Location:

Public Safety Building Level/Status:
Non-Exempt/Full-Time Wage: $25.25-$37.00

Open Date:
September 10, 2026

Close Date:
Open Until FilledSUMMARYThe 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, a Special Law Enforcement Commission from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and be cross deputized with the Allegan County Sherriff’s Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

Patrol assigned area to control traffic, provide crime prevention and investigate incidents of criminal violations

Respond to calls for service

Provide crowd control at public gatherings within departmental guidelines

Render first aid at the scene of accidents, medical assistance calls, domestic violence calls and report findings

Direct and control traffic around fires, accidents and other disruptions as needed

Warn or arrest persons violating the law and issue tickets to violators

Write and file daily activity reports

Assist area police departments with law enforcement functions

Act as a Tribal police liaison to the community to enhance public relations

Appear and testify before the courts in cases being adjudicated

Assume responsibility for proper maintenance of equipment and vehicles assigned for patrol

Adhere to safety practices for all weapons and vehicles assigned to the officer

Become familiar and comply with all the rules, regulations and codes to ensure efficient operations

Maintain knowledge of drugs/narcotics, such as abuse, identification and availability on the streets as it relates to routine patrol duties and detention procedures

Maintain confidentiality as required by law and departmental standards OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Tribal law enforcement experience

Prior law enforcement experience that provides appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities

Possess or be able to obtain Special Law Enforcement Commission from Bureau of Indian Affairs Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills

Possess knowledge and understanding of Gun Lake Tribal customs PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 to25 pounds, andin 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 Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be 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 SECURITY SENSITIVE This position will have access to information…