Police Officer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet driver’s eligibility requirements.
• Must not have felony conviction on record.
• No DUI convictions within the last 3 years.
• No domestic violence convictions and/or history of domestic violence protection orders.
• Must have basic knowledge of radio procedures and the ability to operate radio equipment.
• Must acquire and retain law enforcement officer certification as a condition of employment.
• Must acquire and retain first-aid and CPR certification as well as operational knowledge of first-aid equipment.
• Must be proficient in a variety of computer software programs and have basic operating knowledge of a variety of computers and office equipment.
• Must have the ability to effectively handle situations and people with tact, courtesy, respect and objectivity and to recurrently employ moral and ethical judgements.
• Must possess knowledge of law enforcement methods, procedures and techniques employed in law enforcement and pertaining to unarmed defense tactics, investigation of crime, traffic accidents, and crowd control.
• Must have working knowledge of most recent applicable local, Tribal, State and Federal laws and ordinances; fish & game laws; jurisdictional laws; and rules and relationships of the tribe with local, State and Federal jurisdictions.
• Must possess basic knowledge of the Constitutional protection afforded to individuals to include rules concerning search and seizure and questioning and arrests.
• Must possess basic knowledge of the procedures for handling suspects.
• Must have thorough operating knowledge of the difference between criminal and civil infractions.
• Must have thorough operating knowledge of the difference between felonies and misdemeanors.
• Must be skilled in interpreting and correctly applying laws, regulations, precedents, and other instructional or informational material to ensure proper apprehensions are made.
• Must have basic knowledge of, and certification in, the use of all firearms operated while performing law enforcement duties.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality, at all times, due to major access to sensitive information.
• Must have the ability to pass a federal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

EDUCATION PREFERENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to pursue a training and educational plan.
• Must attend all department training and meetings as directed by chief law enforcement official.
• Must attend and complete Police Academy training within the first year of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal office to very heavy work (ability to lift over 50 lbs.)
• The officer is regularly required to (without aid) talk, hear, smell, and taste.
• The officer is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and use hands (and feet) to operate keyboard, phone, various office equipment, firearms, and vehicles.
• Manual dexterity with cooperatively free range of motion of all extremities including neck, finger, hand, wrist, elbow, arm, shoulder, waist, legs, hip, knee joints, ankle, and feet is required.
• The officer will frequently be subject to physical exertion involving standing, walking, and running which requires sustained and considerable strength and endurance.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Regularly works with minimal to no supervision

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must have the ability to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communication skills.

JOB PURPOSE & POSITION OVERVIEW

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of duties concerning the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; control traffic flow; enforce local, Tribal, State and Federal regulations; issue citations; participate in and conduct a variety of criminal investigations; make arrests; provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Must attend training to become or sustain law enforcement certification.
• Will maintain law and order within the area of assignment by patrolling, investigating suspicious activity, and taking appropriate and/or immediate action, where warranted.
• Will work with law enforcement personnel to address community concerns and evaluate community input for issue resolution where applicable.
• Organize community forums and provide community orientation on special law enforcement programs that will involve written and oral presentations to community groups and organizations.
• Will develop and implement special community and law enforcement programs as directed by the chief law enforcement official. (i.e. Community Policing Initiative, Neighborhood Watch, G.R.E.A.T., etc.)
• Will assist tribal programs and tribal court on follow-up of court cases as requested.
• Respond to calls concerning felonies and misdemeanors under Tribal, State, Federal and local laws.
• Respond to calls concerning emergencies such as traffic accidents, confrontations, altercations, and disorderly conduct.
• Will administer first-aid and/or CPR including use of oxygen and other equipment and techniques when necessary.
• Must possess the ability to determine necessary action where serious crime or personal injury traffic accidents are involved. This includes notifying appropriate authorities, safeguarding the scene, identifying and obtaining information from witnesses and developing preliminary investigative leads.
• Will perform duties related to radar on high traffic roadways, night surveillance in high crime areas and participate in traffic and crowd control at community events and activities.
• Must possess the ability to operate various equipment related to law enforcement which includes a breath analyzer to determine degree of intoxications of individuals.
• Will make arrests in cases of crimes by physically apprehending and remanding suspects into custody and presenting them to appropriate authority for booking or formal charging.
• Will testify at hearings and trials as an expert witness in local, Tribal, State and Federal court as required.
• Will be required to prepare statistical reports and submit daily and weekly narratives as needed.
• Will diligently and persistently enforce all laws and regulations within authority related to use, possession, distribution, trafficking, and manufacture of a controlled substance.
• Must perform all other law enforcement related duties as assigned by the chief law enforcement official.