What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Ponca City Development Authority?
KAW NATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: POLICE OFFICER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CHIEF OF POLICE
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: TRIBAL CHAIR
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a valid Driver License. BIA and/or CLEET Law Enforcement Certification preferred. Each officer should possess good communication skills and be in good physical condition. Weekend and nights required. Officers can not have a criminal background.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the drug screen or the background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: POLICE OFFICER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CHIEF OF POLICE
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: TRIBAL CHAIR
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a valid Driver License. BIA and/or CLEET Law Enforcement Certification preferred. Each officer should possess good communication skills and be in good physical condition. Weekend and nights required. Officers can not have a criminal background.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrol Kaw Nation land, investigate, enforce, and cite or arrest violators of CFR, Tribal Law, and State and Federal laws and refer to proper authorities.
- Makes assigned, periodic inspections and patrols of buildings and property.
- Performs duties assigned by patrol checklist including an examination of all doors, windows, and gates and reports any irregularities to the Police Supervisor.
- Prepare complete and accurate reports with all of the facts.
- Report any fire, theft, or other dangerous or irregular occurrences to his/her supervisor.
- Record and report description(s) of person(s), license tag(s), and automobile(s) of unauthorized person(s) on property.
- Record and submit an accurate log sheet at the end of the each shift, which in addition to regular duties and irregular occurrences, records temperature and weather conditions.
- Testify in Tribal, Federal, and State courts when necessary.
- Serve court documents such as arrests warrants, search warrants, summons, subpoenas, and civil papers.
- Responds to request(s) for assistance on land under tribal jurisdiction.
- Provide back-up services when requested to Newkirk City Police and Kay County Sheriff’s Department.
- Perform any other responsibilities related to Tribal Police as assigned by the immediate/controlling supervisor.
All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the drug screen or the background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.