POLICE OFFICER

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? Sycuan Tribal Police Department is seeking dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Police Officer.

Job Purpose:

 Protects and serves residents, visitors, and employees on the Sycuan Indian Reservation

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

1. Protects reservation residents, visitors, employees and property by patrolling the reservation, responding to service calls and alarms (fire, burglary, panic), traffic collisions, and criminal activity in progress; enforcing federal and state criminal codes and tribal ordinances; assisting injured and sick individuals; assisting motorists; securing buildings and property; escorting money and persons as needed; and assisting other agencies as requested. - 60%
2. Conducts preliminary investigations by responding to calls of criminal activity and accidents; documenting facts and observations according to established procedures, interviewing victims, suspects and witnesses, generating investigative reports; maintaining crime scenes as needed; and directing traffic when appropriate. - 30%
3. Serves the community by proactively policing reservation, building rapport with residents, visitors and employees; developing crime prevention strategies for recommendation to the Tribal Police Chief; initiating crime prevention activities; and participating in efforts to educate the general public in crime deterrence and prevention strategies. - 10%

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident alien applied and eligible for citizenship
• Minimum 21 years of age at time of application
• California driver’s license in good standing
• No felony convictions
• No misdemeanor convictions which would restrict the ability to carry a firearm
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.       
• California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Certificate

Desirable:

• Work experience with an accredited California law enforcement agency
• College coursework in criminal justice

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate self-restraint in challenging and/or difficult situations
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population
• Ability to analyze options and choose appropriate course of action
• Excellent English written composition skills
• Ability to gather data and information and prepare accurate written reports
• Working knowledge of investigative techniques and evidence preservation
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
• Word processing skills
• Ability to successfully complete an annual physical agilities test

Desirable:

• Bilingual - English/Spanish

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct:          None

Indirect:        None