Job Announcement: HR2024:43
Position Title: Tribal Police Officer (Montgomery/Wetumpka Area)
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Police Department
Division: Public Safety
Immediate Supervisor: Corporal
Department Director: Police Chief
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Monday, March 25, 2024
Closing Date: Monday, April 8, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
Overall Objectives of Position
The Tribal Police Officer prevents crime and safeguards the peace and wellbeing of the Tribe, in accordance with Tribal, Federal, and State laws; and departmental rules and regulations. The rapid and efficient performance of specialized duties involving an element of personal danger is required. Responding to crimes, and emergencies may require the exercise of independent judgment without close supervision. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Tribal Police Officer is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs.
The Tribal Police Officer is expected to live the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and will go beyond the call of duty.
Primary Responsibilities of the Tribal Police Officer

• Enforcement of Tribal, Federal and State laws to include making arrests, writing reports, collecting information, talking with witnesses and victims, working accidents, providing escorts, assisting the public, and directing traffic, as needed.
• Works closely with Investigators during criminal investigations and conducts follow-up on any crime.
• Appears and testifies in Tribal, State and Federal Court.
• Writes and files reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Patrols the Reservation, adjacent community, and/or other Tribal properties; to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to investigate suspicious circumstances.
• Responds to calls and complaints.
• Serves warrants of arrest and civil process.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, and locates witnesses, and/or make arrests at the scenes of crimes or accidents as necessary.

Education/License/Certification and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of employment experience as a certified police officer required.
• Must possess an Alabama Peace Officer Commission certification for law enforcement.
• Must obtain BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission (S.L.E.C.) within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• Must obtain other related commissions as identified and required after official date of hire in this position.

Skills Required

• Absolute confidentiality.
• Must possess a work history that includes strong work performance and efficiency.
• Must possess character that earns the confidence of the people and minimizes public criticism or complaints.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and twist for an extended period of time as well as climb, lift, hold, and move objects weighing a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must maintain the ability to testify in Tribal, Federal, and State Court (no Giglio restrictions permitted).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Must possess a good working relationship with other law enforcement departments and related agencies on a tribal, local, state and federal level.
• Ability to perform tasks in dynamic and stressful circumstances; includes ability to maintain control of emotions and actions and to make rapid decisions.
• Must possess a high level of maturity.
• The ability to make a forcible arrest and to effectively employ and maintain proficiency with a variety of Department-issued firearms and less lethal weapon systems
• Must meet approved age, mental, physical and medical requirements set forth by the Alabama Police Officers Standards and Training Commission and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and an insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Must not have felony/domestic violence convictions.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this position.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.