Public Safety Senior Officer

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Title: Public Safety Senior Officer
Schedule: Sunday through Saturday
Hours: Variable

Location: Cowlitz Indian Reservation - Ridgefield, WA.
Classification: Full Time (Non-Exempt)
Opening Date: May 10, 2022
Salary Range: DOQ
Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Summary: Performs law enforcement and crime prevention services to maintain a safe and secure community for Cowlitz Indian Tribe residents. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and Public Safety department.

*** If you are a Tribal member or a Veteran and would like this to be considered for preference in hiring, please note this on your cover letter and/or resume***

• Enforces the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code, charges and books arrested person, or issues citations when appropriate and completes necessary paperwork.
• Patrols tribal roads and state highways within the boundaries of the Cowlitz Indian Reservation to enforce traffic laws and assist motorists in distress.
• Responds to complaints from Cowlitz Indian Tribe residents and investigates criminal or civil misdemeanors, traffic accidents involving personal injury, property damage, vandalism, and burglary.
• Provides security and law enforcement for tribal activities.
• Determines whether there is probable cause for arrest at domestic disturbances.
• Interrogates victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, tribal administrators, and the general public.
• Secures, documents, and examines crime scenes and gathers, preserves and processes evidence.
• Assists BIA and other federal, tribal and state law enforcement officers in investigating federal or state offenses occurring on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation.
• Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime or which might endanger public safety.
• Acts as a team member with others on tactical operations with other on and off reservation programs that serve Cowlitz residents that may include search and rescue groups, HAZMAT situations, and fires.
• Works in cooperation with the EMTs and administers first aide or renders interim emergency care when necessary.
• Refers federal crimes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the Police Commander.
• Documents the results of investigations in writing and prepares required forms and written reports; completes citation log book and call log as required.
• Transports violators to and from court, rehabilitation sites or jail facilities. Serves court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
• Provides oral testimony, service warrants, and police reports, as requested by the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Court and other tribal, federal, and state courts.
• Assists citizen groups, tribal programs, and other programs serving the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to implement crime and delinquency prevention or public awareness/public safety programs through presentations community meetings, departmental meetings or with public and private groups.
• Attends routine and specialized training classes and seminars of law enforcement methods and techniques.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Certification from Indian Police Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Academy, or Washington State Police Academy.
• Five years as a commissioned Federal, State, County, City, or Tribal Law Enforcement Officer and have some investigative experience.
• Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications within one year of hire date.
• Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work‑related purposes.
• Must reside within thirty minutes of the Cowlitz Reservation.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening / investigation according to the established requirements below.
• Reference checks, education and employment verification.
• Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks including fingerprint verification.
• Has not been found guilty of, charged…