CHITIMACHA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA

TITLE OF POSITION: POLICE OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: CHITIMACHA POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of law enforcement duties associated with ensuring the safety and security of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. As required, provides law enforcement services to surrounding jurisdictions. EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or GED AND one (1) year of relevant law enforcement patrol, investigation, or other closely related law enforcement experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess, at time of application, and maintain P.O.S.T certification AND a State of Louisiana driver’s license throughout the course of employment.
• Must live within a 35-mile radius of the Chitimacha Reservation or willing to relocate.
• Background investigation will be required.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual physical.
• Willing to obtain CPR certification and maintenance thereof throughout the course of employment.

BENEFITS: Medical Insurance (Federal Program), Dental / Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, 401(k) Employer Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Discounts, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short Term / Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.

HOW TO APPLY: View our website www.chitimacha.gov, or visit the Human Resources Department at 230 Chitimacha Loop, Charenton, Louisiana. Applications are accepted: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. CLOSING DATE:

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICANS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT AND THE INDIAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACT 25 U.S.C. 450e(B).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.66 - $24.72 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Law enforcement: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person