Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

SUPERVISED BY: Patrol Sergeant

DEFINITION/PURPOSE:
Enforces tribal, state and federal laws and regulations to protect life and property and serve the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patrol community in prevention of crime; responds to calls for service involving criminal activity; interprets and applies laws, regulations, policies and procedures; investigates complaints; apprehends suspects; searches, inspects, transports and takes custody of prisoners; interviews suspects and witnesses; secures crime scene; collects evidence and facts; files reports as directed by federal, state or tribal legal requirements; testifies in court as witness and/or reporting officer to crime; prepares appropriate documentation of shift activity including logs, reports and forms.

Maintains a high involvement in community based policing programs; seeks innovative solutions to problems and encourages partnerships with other groups; responds to general public service calls; makes decisions based on analysis of situation and facts; works with private citizens and outside agencies to solve community and neighborhood problems and concerns; presents oral presentations to citizens groups and businesses concerning public safety; identifies areas of potential crimes or unsafe conditions; recommend and take corrective actions; performs other duties as assigned or required.

Career Builder Related Terms: police, law enforcement, officer, law enforcement officer, public safety officer, peace officer
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

1) AZ Post certification 2) Prior police experience 3) Physically capable of performing assigned duties 4) Experience in Community Based Policing 5) Current AZ drivers license and meet FMYN insurance standards 6) Experience in cultural diversity preferred 7) Must pass a background check 8) Must pass a psychological exam and a polygraph test 9) Must pass a pre-employment drug screen 10) Must be free of derogatory information subject to the Henthorn Federal Ruling 11) Must successfully complete a six month probation period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires exposure to hazardous and/or dangerous situations during the course of work.

PAY RATE: $22.62 TO $27.15 Per Hour (DOE)

POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full-Time

Open until filled

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Human Resources Dept.
Attn: Recruiter
PO Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Phone: 480-816-7117
Fax: 480-816-0419
Email: [Click here for email]

INDIAN PREFERENCE:
Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of Federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.

WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN
AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK
WHICH MAY INCLUDE FINGERPRINTING