Police Officer

Definition

Under general supervision performs a variety of law enforcement tasks associated with patrol traffic control public assistance investigation of criminal activity/crime scenes apprehension of offenders and aid in the prosecution of cases in court.
This job class is a driving position and treated as FLSA non-exempt.

Essential Functions
: (Essential functions may vary among positions but may include the following tasks knowledge abilities skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification).

• Patrols the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) including off-road areas in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order by discovering/preventing the commission of crimes and enforcing State and Tribal laws and ordinances. Talks to Community members while on routine patrol to answer their questions and to demonstrate interest in them and their Community.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving automobile accidents robberies assaults fights domestic disturbances animal problems and other criminal activities and civil complaints in order to secure the crime scene identify witnesses conduct preliminary investigations and generally re-establish law and order at the scene. Deals with upset and angry people; attempts to calm them explain procedures and get their cooperation. Determines whether there is probable cause for arrest at domestic disturbance.
  
  Charges and books arrested person; completes the necessary paperwork and procedures.
• Secures and investigates crimes scene to ensure that the collection preservation and handling of physical evidence and property meets established professional and legal standards. Interviews victims suspects witnesses to obtain and verify information pertinent to the investigation and resolution of a variety of criminal incidents.
• Prepares reports complaints affidavits and other related technical legal documents regarding the progress findings and results of the investigative process to document the facts of an incident and facilitate the apprehension prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator. Preserves and documents crime scene by processing the scene for fingerprints and taking fingerprints and taking still photographs videotaping or sketching the crime scene.
• Enforces traffic laws and ordinances by checking vehicle speed; issues citations when violations are observed. Runs license/registration check on the driver on a stopped vehicle to determine if the motorist has outstanding charges/warrants.
• Testifies in court regarding the facts of the case as known first-hand evidence collected notes and actions taken. Presents a good appearance and credible image while appearing in court or ears in court to present evidence and sworn testimony on behalf of the SRPMIC.
• Conducts self in a manner which maintains integrity; remains free from involvement in unlawful or inappropriate activities. Attends classes workshops and conferences on police procedures to updates and improve skills.
• Adheres to all training policies procedures chain of custody rules of evidence and laws. Maintains strict confidence and security of all data financial accounts information intelligence metrics audio video computer analytics and meta data police reports supplements and associated case files physical evidence photographs statistics and any other materials that are confidential and sensitive to all cases investigations personnel records and the operations or property of the SRPD and SRPMIC.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics
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• Knowledge of the history culture laws rules customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of the SRPMIC ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes codes and ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of police operations principles and practices including investigation patrol communications records community/public relations and crime prevention.
• Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement/regulatory agencies departmental staff Community officials members of the Community and the public.
• Skill in analyzing and evaluating information accurately and in expressing ideas clearly when providing oral and written reports and recommendations.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and using discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
• Ability to analyze data draw logical conclusions and make sound decisions.
• Ability to properly handle emergencies and pressure without losing composure.
• Ability to speak clearly understandably and effectively.
• Ability to learn criminal law laws of arrest search and seizure.
• Ability to maintain integrity and be assertive about personal and predominant Community values without becoming aggressive.
• Ability to exercise resourcefulness in…