Police Officer

TO Police Officer - 1160

Open to the public. Shift: TBD. Wage: $25.78.

Under the supervision of Police Sergeant, patrol designated areas of the Reservation to protect life and property, to prevent and deter crime, enforce laws, respond to citizen requests for assistance and perform investigations. The Reservation includes lands in Isabella County and Arenac County. The position may require permanent assignment to either location. All Tribal Police staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.

• Perform law enforcement patrol activities.
• Operate a motor vehicle and observe and monitor the public to determine compliance or noncompliance with prescribed operating or safety standards and laws.
• Pursue and stops offenders, subdue resisting offenders using necessary force where appropriate, including deadly force.
• Issue citations and make arrests.
• Search persons, places and things; seize and impound property and evidence; transport arrested persons and property.
• Mediate disputes.
• Perform crowd and riot control activities.
• Conduct law enforcement investigations.
• Protect crime and traffic accident scenes.
• Conduct face-to-face and phone interviews; observe, gather, record, process and preserve evidence. Measure and diagrams crime and traffic accident scenes. Prepare detailed written reports of investigative findings. Seize and process evidence.
• Present testimony and evidence in court. Prepare a professionally written document.
• Perform public assistance activities.
• Respond to citizen requests for assistance to fires, accidents and crime scenes.
• Administer first aid to sick and injured citizens for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries.
• Assist distressed motorists and crime scene individuals.
• Direct traffic.
• Move persons, vehicles and other property.
• Utilize two-way radio to hear and respond to radio communications, voice instructions and/or commands under a variety of working situations and background noise levels consistent with scene processing and/or traffic control.
• Operate a MCT and a variety of standard office equipment including a computer terminal, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Provide excellent community service with courtesy, integrity and professionalism.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

• Contact is with other governmental agencies, local, state and federal. (I.e.: local police, county sheriff, state police and FBI as well as U.S Attorney's Office).
• Contact with employees of the organization, Tribal Council members, Tribal members, and with the general public.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a US citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass departmental fitness evaluation.
• Must not have criminal history that would prevent applicant from acquiring any certification or qualification required.
• Must be able to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

• Associate's Degree.

• MCOLES certified or MCOLES certifiable.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Must have a valid State of Michigan Driver's License with the proper designation required for the vehicle utilized to perform the job duties; must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver's License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Michigan Penal Code and Motor Vehicle Laws.
• Knowledge of general social problems and cultural diversity of citizenry.
• Knowledge of modern police methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safe motor vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Knowledge of crime scene management and preliminary investigation procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of radio dispatch and communication.
• Skill in preparing clear, concise, accurate, and complete written reports.
• Skill in maintaining composure under stressful or dangerous conditions.
• Skill in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of law…