Police Officer (Must be AZ Post Certified)

Under the direction of the Patrol Sergeant, the Officer will be responsible for the safety, security and the preservation of life and property by maintaining law and order within the boundaries of the Cocopah Nation Reservation. Assist with maintaining continual law enforcement and prevention services twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The Officer will have the responsibility of enforcing Federal, State or Tribal laws and ordinances as necessary. Work is subject to rotating shift assignments, odd hours of work and on-call status. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Education requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Must meet requirements set forth by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Candidate must have either an Arizona P.O.S.T. Certification or BIA L.E. Certification
Must meet Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Standards and obtain S.L.E.C
Current First Aid and CPR certification may be obtained after hire
Must have basic computer knowledge preferably with Windows and Word Applications

Experience requirements

Experience in law enforcement practices or procedures preferred
Related College or Technical School training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Successfully pass an oral board, background investigation, to include a polygraph, psychological, fingerprint check and medical exams. Must be at least 21 years of age, Must possess a valid State driver's license, internal applicants must not be on probationary status. Must never have been convicted of a felony or have been convicted of a misdemeanor within a period of three (3) years preceding application or never been convicted of an act of domestic violence involving a weapon or serious injury. No DUI’s or major traffic offenses within the past five (5) years and required to pass a physical examination. Must be willing to sign a confidentiality statement upon hire

Responsibilities

Protects the property and lives of community members by patrolling assigned areas and addressing any suspicious persons and/or establishments.
Provide patrol services on and off roadways throughout or between the boundaries of the Reservation
Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries and directs them to proper authorities if needed.
Responds to all incidents and any other misdemeanors or felonies and secures the scene of the crime.
Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, and makes arrests as required by applicable laws.
Testifies in court to present evidence or testify against persons accused of criminal activity.
Conducts investigations in vice activities, narcotics, traffic, burglary or reported incidents as assigned.
Conducts routine checks of local businesses, residences and government agencies.
Maintains awareness of and investigates specific areas subject to juvenile delinquency.
Cooperate with Federal, State and local jurisdictions in the apprehension and detention of wanted persons with other agencies where law enforcement activities are involved
Maintains positive relations with community members and agencies by educating and informing on crime prevention and related issues.
Enforcement of all Tribal, State and Federal criminal and traffic laws including all tribal ordinances or applicable game and fish laws and ordinances
Transports violators to and from court, rehabilitation sites or jail facilities.
Serves court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
Maintains appropriate documentation on incidences as required by policies and procedures.
Generates reports as needed.
Attends training classes and seminars on police methods, techniques, safety, first aide, marksmanship, and related law enforcement activity.
Communicates with local, state, regional and outside agencies and assists as needed.
Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
Provides information to visitors, the general public and community members on Criminal Law on the Cocopah Indian reservation.
Assists with the development and maintenance of related law enforcement records and patrol maps
Provides written and verbal reports to supervisory personnel
Engender positive community relations
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of law enforcement and public relations activities.
Knowledge of the Cocopah Nation geography and road locations.
Ability to give and receive orders, follow instructions in verbal and written format
Ability to work as a team member in a structured working environment.
Ability to comprehend, retain and recall factual information, and learn and apply acquired skills and techniques to the performance of assignment duties.
Ability to protect the public and enforce the laws with due regard for the rights and safety of individuals, preservation of property, and maintenance of good community and interpersonal relationships in compliance with established laws, policies, procedures and regulations.
Ability to integrate training, experience and common sense sufficient to identify potential dangerous situations, make effective logical decisions and exercise the appropriate measure of tact or force to resolve the situation with minimum injury to self or other persons or minimum damage to property involved.
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 accurate, complete and legible reports and present detailed, accurate and objective oral presentations and response to questions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with the Cocopah Indian Community, other interested parties and the public
Ability to work and shifts or days (morning, swing or graveyard, holidays and weekends)

Work hours

40