Tribal Police Officer

Responsibilities

The police officer's responsibilities are to preserve public peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, arrest violators, and use proper enforcement of all laws and ordinances within the boundaries of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Provide deterrence, detection and investigation of crimes and apprehension of criminal suspects. Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime and enforce Federal, State and Tribal laws and regulations.

Respond to radio messages, telephone instructions, and citizen requests for assistance at scenes of disorder or crime. Administer first aid as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must pass ORPAT and POST tests. Pass DPSST physical standards and attend DPSST academy and complete successfully within one year of hire. Physical exam, psychological exam and a rigorous in-depth background, reference, character and financial investigation are/is required per 101-630 (Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act). Must submit to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Oregon Driver's License. Applicant must have no felonies, domestic violence convictions, and no misdemeanor convictions within 5 years of employment.

Benefits include:
Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximum-out-of-pocket costs, plus vision and dental. Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs. Also available are numerous supplemental insurance packages. 401(k) or ROTH retirement with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment. Eleven days of paid holidays and Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hours annually with increases after three years of continuous service.