Police Officer

We are currently looking for a Full Time Police Officer to join our Lighthorse Police Department Ada Team 1 Group 2 team located at the Lighthorse Police Department - Newcastle Precinct working 7:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th.

Summary:

The incumbent is assigned to the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department. Duties include conducting patrols of the Chickasaw Nation facilities to enforce laws and rules and provide protection for individuals and property within the Chickasaw Nation properties, trust land and or restricted land allotments. The incumbent independently performs complete police and investigative work and carries out the successive steps and handles problems and deviations in accordance with instruction, policies, previous training, or accepted practices. Independently initiates appropriate interaction with federal, state and local agencies to obtain information and/or assistance in accomplishing assignments. If the case turns out to be unusually complicated or controversial, the supervisor provides specific advice and guidance on problem area. Completed works, including investigative reports and files are reviewed for technical soundness, completeness and conformity to program requirements.


Responsibilities:
* Responds to calls concerning civil complaints, general public service calls, emergencies such as traffic accidents, confrontations, altercation, felonies and misdemeanors under Chickasaw Tribal Laws and Federal, State, Local and tribal laws
* Provides protection for individuals within the Chickasaw Nation properties, trust land and or restricted land allotments
* Completes investigative work and carries out successive steps and handles problems in accordance with instruction, policies, previous training. Such investigative work is frequently undertaken because of presence at remote crime scenes and/or lack of criminal investigative staff from the FBI
* Performs such assignments as participating in night surveillance in high crime areas, participating in traffic and crowd control activities as pow wows and religious ceremonies; Using breath-analyzer to determine degree of intoxication of drivers, and prepares and submits reports of incidents or traffic accidents, daily and weekly activities, and narratives and statistical reports as required
* Maintains law and order within the area of assignments by patrolling in a patrol vehicle investigating suspicious situations, and taking action as appropriate
* Makes arrest in cases of crime or misdemeanors personally witnessed; takes persons arrested to appropriate authority for booking or formal charging; serves Federal, State, local or tribal warrants, subpoenas and other court paper; testifies at hearings as an expert witness in Federal, State, local or tribal courts as required
* Enforces all laws and regulations within his/her authority related to possession, use, distribution, trafficking and manufacture of controlled substance
* Serves as training officer as directed, providing indoctrination and instruction to tribal or contract law enforcement personnel
* Independently initiates appropriate interaction with federal, state and local agencies to obtain information and/or assistance in accomplishing assignments
* Responds to, assesses and initiates investigation of a variety of criminal activity including burglary, robbery, larceny, automatic theft, assault, rape, homicide and more, deal with the full range of possible human actions, and pursue, apprehend and disarm suspected criminals
* Apprehends, arrest, and detains all person charged with violation of Chickasaw Tribal Laws, U.S. Title 18 Chapters 1152, 1153, 1164 and 1165; Tribal Law and Order Codes; Federal, State and tribal game and fish laws; and State statutes that may be applicable within Indian Country
* Where serious crimes or personal injury traffic accidents are involved, determines necessary action, notifies appropriate authorities, safeguards scenes, identifies and obtains information from witnesses, and operates other equipment, which calls for fully developed police skills
* Aggressively enforces all laws and regulations within his/her authority related to possession, use, distribution, trafficking and manufacture of controlled substance
* Administers first aid when necessary, including use of oxygen, CPR and other equipment and techniques as appropriate
* Uses breath-analyzer as appropriate
* Participates in traffic and crowd control activities such as pow wows, religious ceremonies and parades
* Prepares daily reports
* Prepares weekly reports
* Prepares shift reports
* Prepares incidents reports
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Maintaining a high level of confidentiality and using discretion and discernment
* Operate standard and automatic vehicles
* Must be detail-oriented
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Understand Chickasaw law and law enforcement regulations
* Knowledge of federal, state and local law and law enforcement regulations
* Works well within a team
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
* Uses voice in authoritative manner

Skills:
Essential:
* Proficient in use and non-use of firearms
* Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products

Experience:
Essential:
* No prior experience required

Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Phase I
* Phase II
* Phase IV unless prohibited (e.g. Hospital)
* Standard Driver's License
* Indian Police Academy
* BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* May work where cigarette smoking occurs
* Bright and Flashing lights
* Emergency
* Outside, all weather conditions
* Police work
* Hand-held radios
* Law enforcement equipment
* Potential exposure to blue and or white light
* May be required to deal with situations that are potentially dangerous
* Potential exposure to illegal drug activity
* Minor injuries, e.g. muscle aches, scratches, cuts or burns
* May have to subdue violators
* Communications phone, computer
* Communications written, verbal
* Communication with groups
* May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions
* High pressure
* May be required to assist individuals who are hostile, agitated or under the influence
* Effective work relationships inside and outside organization
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Bullet-proof vest
* Utility belt
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
* Manual dexterity
* Able to drive assigned vehicle types
* Hike steep terrain and or uneven surfaces
* Complete fitness test (e.g. Lighthorse)
* Strenuous activities under rigorous field conditions
* May be required to run
* Sitting up to 50% of shift
* Standing up to 100% of shift
* Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
* Walking up to 100% of shift
* May work day shift
* May work evening shift
* May work holidays
* May work night shift
* May be on-call
* May work rotating shifts
* May work weekend shift
* Car, van, light truck