SUMMARY:

This position performs responsible police work involving the protection and safety of the tribal community, guests and visitors through prevention and control of crime, preserving peace, regulating traffic, and providing emergency services; and performs related duties as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

Patrol the tribal community to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime, provide traffic control and protect life and property
Respond to domestic and disputes, and to complaints from citizens of crimes committed, lost or stolen property, and other law enforcement or public safety concerns
Respond to accidents, medical emergencies, fire scenes and other emergencies as required; initiate investigations; administer first aid until more qualified personnel arrive on the scene, and direct traffic flow; contact tow trucks to clear away damaged vehicles
Enforce traffic laws, operate radar, and write violations
Apprehend and arrest law violators, type reports of crimes, and assist in the prosecution of law violators
Collect and preserve evidence and take pictures of crime scenes
Investigate accidents and less serious crimes; assist in investigating serious crime
Testify in court as arresting officer; consult with prosecuting attorneys and investigators
Interview witnesses and victims and take their statements; interrogate suspects
Administer Datamaster test and transport intoxicated people to jail or a detox facility
Assist other agencies such as the county, city and area communities, and the State Highway Patrol as needed; act as backup to mutual aid participants
Review daily reports made by other officers to determine activity in the community and potential problems
Determine if children should be taken out of a home when social services request a police visit; transport children to foster care; validate actions through reports and testify as needed
Prepare necessary reports, logs, and other forms and correspondence as required
Keep firearms clean and operating, and maintain proficiency in firearm use
Draft complaints and reports as required by state law or department policy
Remove hazards in roadways and on sidewalks and place barricades as needed
Provide some technical work direction to reserve officers
Report matters requiring attention of the Public Works Department
Periodically check the security of business establishments and vacant residences
Resolve and mediate disputes in citizens' homes, places of business or other public gathering places
Answer citizens' requests for information including directions, regulations, ordinances, and where to obtain additional information
Operate and assist in maintaining all equipment and vehicles used by the department; perform vehicle inspection according to vehicle inspection checklist
Transport and deliver paperwork to courts, Tribal Council members, attorney offices, and other places
Perform community service tasks including notifying next-of-kin of deaths, contacting utility companies for downed lines, assisting the local school patrol, participating in local bike safety and pedestrian safety programs, assisting stranded motorists, assisting the elderly, animal control services, and assisting in money transfers
Control crowds at community events
Advise the public and business community of laws and ordinances and act as senior officer in the absence of superiors
All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Must have an associate degree in law enforcement or equivalent
Be licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Peace Officer in the state of Minnesota
Obtain a First Responder Certification including CPR and Automated Defibrillator equipment certification within one year of hire and maintain thereafter at an Emergency Medical Responder Level
Considerable knowledge of police procedures and techniques including operation of police vehicles, radios, radar and related equipment
Considerable knowledge of community, county and surrounding area, including important buildings and the street system
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and department policies
Considerable skill in handling and discharging firearms in an efficient and safe manner
Considerable skill to expertly drive a motor vehicle, sometimes under adverse conditions and at high speeds
Considerable ability to analyze situations and determine appropriate action
Considerable ability to respond quickly and appropriately to crisis and emergency situations
Considerable ability to identify and de-escalate complex emotional situations
Considerable ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and with respect for citizens' rights
Considerable ability to apply laws to specific incidents
Considerable ability to be on call and to respond quickly when needed
Considerable ability to read and follow department directives and policies and to read police reports (in English)
Working ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports and to operate a computer
Working ability to investigate crime and accidents
Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
Sensitive to Native American Culture
Must pass drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

Preferred

Heavy public contact experience is highly desirable
Ability to speak a second language
Certifications in the following areas: First responder, EMT, CPR, field sobriety, crime scene investigation, and intoxilyzer operator
Experience in crime prevention, DARE, and/or CounterAct

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

Must be able to walk, stand or sit for long periods throughout the day when patrolling on foot or in a police vehicle
Must have ability to lift and carry or drag objects or people weighing up to 150 pounds at an accident scene or to chase and subdue suspects as required
Must be able to operate office equipment, use measuring devices, operate machines and motor vehicles or equipment.
Must have ability to use both large and fine motor skills to manipulate objects requiring manual dexterity in subduing suspects, driving a police vehicle, or handling firearms
Must have ability to investigate crime and accidents through visual inspection of scene and analysis of odors such as fire, smoke, alcohol, or drugs
Must have ability to bend, crouch, stoop, stretch or crawl periodically as needed
Must have ability to see, hear, and remember people, evidence, facts, and circumstances, and to be able to identify color in identifying suspects, and to have good night vision when patrolling at night

REQUIRED TRAINING:

Effectively Handling Harassment training
Any position-related training as determined by department manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may include exposure to extreme weather conditions
Work occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment;
Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.

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