Investigator

MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION

Seeking an INVESTIGATOR

General Summary: The Investigator is a sworn law-enforcement officer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation responsible for conducting follow-up and specialized criminal investigations, including traffic accidents, serious traffic offenses, and other assigned criminal matters. Duties are performed within the Nation's jurisdiction, including Indian Country as defined in 18 U.S.C. 5 1151, and in coordination with Tribal, State, and Federal law-enforcement partners as authorized.

The Police Investigator applies investigative techniques to collect, analyze, and document evidence; interview involved parties; reconstruct events; and prepare cases for prosecution, while ensuring compliance with constitutional policing standards, due-process protections, and departmental policy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct criminal investigations, including traffic accidents involving injury, death, or complex circumstances.
• Respond to accident and incident scenes; coordinate and supervise investigative activities at the scene.

• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; review and evaluate statements and evidence.
• Document and reconstruct accident scenes through photographs, measurements, diagrams, and analytical techniques.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports, affidavits, and case files for prosecutorial review.
• Enforce applicable traffic and criminal laws related to investigated incidents, including issuing citations or making arrests when legally justified.

• Utilize approved equipment and techniques for traffic-related investigations, including speed detection or impairment assessment, as authorized by policy and law.

• Coordinate with patrol officers, prosecutors, forensic personnel, and partner agencies during investigations.
• Analyze traffic data, accident trends, or problem areas to support traffic safety and enforcement planning.

• Testify in Tribal, State, or Federal court regarding investigative findings.
• Maintain firearms proficiency and comply with use-of-force policies and training requirements.
• Perform other sworn investigative duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of sworn law-enforcement experience, including investigative or traffic enforcement responsibilities.

Special Skills:

Certifications and licenses: Must possess and maintain CLEET certification, Indian Police Academy certification, or Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) certification.

Must meet all requirements for commissioned law-enforcement officers of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.

Experience: Experience in traffic accident reconstruction or advanced traffic investigations.

Training in crash reconstruction, DUI investigations, or traffic safety enforcement.

Experience working in Tribal law enforcement or Indian Country jurisdictions.

Must possess and maintain Basic Police Officer Certification through CLEET (CLEET/FLETC certified).

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Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference