Senior Police Officer

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Ridgefield, WA 98642

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $45.45 - $54.50 Hourly

POSITION TITLE:

Senior Police Officer DEPARTMENT:
Public Safety

REPORTS TO:

Police Sergeant STATUS: full-time, hourly WAGE RANGE: $ per hour

Open until filled

*** If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.***

Performs law enforcement and crime prevention services to maintain a safe and secure community for Cowlitz Indian Tribe residents. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and Public Safety department.

• Enforces the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code, charges and books arrested person, or issues citations when appropriate and completes necessary paperwork.
• Patrols tribal roads and state highways within the boundaries of the Cowlitz Indian Reservation to enforce traffic laws and assist motorists in distress.
• Responds to complaints on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation and trust lands and investigates criminal or civil misdemeanors, traffic accidents involving personal injury, property damage, vandalism, and burglary.
• Provides security and law enforcement for tribal activities.
• Determines whether there is probable cause for arrest at domestic disturbances.
• Interrogates victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, tribal administrators, and the general public.
• Secures, documents, and examines crime scenes and gathers, preserves and processes evidence.
• Assists BIA and other federal, tribal and state law enforcement officers in investigating federal or state offenses occurring on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation.
• Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime or which might endanger public safety.
• Acts as a team member with others on tactical operations with other on and off reservation programs that serve Cowlitz members that may include search and rescue groups, HAZMAT situations, and fires.
• Works in cooperation with the EMTs and administers first aide or renders interim emergency care when necessary.
• Refers federal crimes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Police Commander.
• Documents the results of investigations in writing and prepares required forms and written reports; completes citation log book and call log as required.
• Transports violators to and from court, rehabilitation sites or jail facilities. Serves court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
• Provides oral testimony, service warrants, and police reports, as requested by the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Court and other tribal, federal, and state courts.
• Assists citizen groups, tribal programs, and other programs serving the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to implement crime and delinquency prevention or public awareness/public safety programs through presentations at community meetings, departmental meetings or with public and private groups.
• Attends routine and specialized training classes and seminars of law enforcement methods and techniques.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and rules pertaining to law enforcement and the CIT.
• Knowledge of current law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Cowlitz Indian Reservation including paved and unpaved roads, highways, streets and locations.
• Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Knowledge of crime scene management and preliminary investigation procedures.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to tribal customs and beliefs.
• Skill in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in the safe operation and handling of motor vehicles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to use personal protective tools including handgun, mace, baton and cuffs.
• Ability to successfully complete approved firearms qualification courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to competently use a computer, including word processing software.
• Ability to enforce the laws fairly and impartially with due regard for the rights and safety of individuals and the preservation of property.
• Ability to quickly analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Ability to accept the dangers and stresses, regimentation, discipline and time demands of police work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel and the public.
• Ability to prepare…