Police Officer

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, ensures safety, security and the preservation of life and property by maintaining law and order and enforcing laws and ordinances.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fosters open and continuous communication and cooperation between the community and law enforcement by solving community problems.
• Protects the property and lives of the community members by patrolling assigned areas and addressing any suspicious persons and/or establishments.
• Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries and directs them to proper authorities if needed.
• Responds to all incidents including fire, theft, automobile accidents, robberies, disturbances, 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.
• Maintains positive relations with community members and agencies by educating and informing on crime prevention and related issues.
• 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. Generated reports as needed.
• Leads civilian personnel work assignments as required.
• 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.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Considerable knowledge of the economic, educational, health and social problems of Native Americans.
• Knowledge of law enforcement and public relations activities.
• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham Nation geography and road locations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to give and receive orders and to 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, desire, and lack of prejudice to help when dealing with people.
• Ability to accept the dangers and stresses, regimentation, discipline and time demands of police work.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate and objective oral presentations and responses to questions.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel long distances throughout the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and two years' of work experience as a certified Police Officer.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Must possess an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification or any law enforcement commission from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
• Must possess a Certificate of Completion of the Tohono O'odham Nation's (TON) Field Training Officer (FTO) program, within one year of hire.
• Must complete Search and Rescue Training.
• Must complete Tracking Training.
• Must possess the Incident Command System (ICS) training courses 100. LEB: Introduction to the Incident Command System for Law Enforcement and 700. A. Introduction to the National Incident Management (NIMS). Note, course number subject to change.
• Must be twenty years of age at the time of application submission, and twenty-one years of age at the time of graduation from an accredited State or Federal Police Academy.
• Must be sworn in as a Tohono O'odham Nation Police Officer by a Tribal Judge, after graduation from the academy.
• Prior to determining suitability for hire the applicant must pass an AZ POST and FBI criminal background and fingerprint check, physical agility test, and a medical and psychological examination. All Police Officers must pass a FBI criminal background and fingerprint check every five years.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.