Police Officer

This is general police work which involves the active involvement of Officers working with the community to identify potential problems and solutions to improve the quality of life in our community. Police work also involves the enforcement of all (i.e. Tribal and Federal) applicable ordinances, statutes, and laws for the Omaha Reservation. This may include Crime Prevention, investigation and detection, protection of life and property, traffic control and maintaining law and order in the community. Officers will be dealing with all age groups from juveniles to adults. Officers will also be dealing with all levels of the Criminal element. This work always has the potential for personal danger. Officers receive direction from the Chief of Police and carry our those assignments in accordance with established operating procedures, but at all times an officer must be able to act without direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Exercise authority consistent with the obligation imposed by the oath of office.
• Patrol assigned areas on the Omaha Reservation to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and arrest violators.
• Shall promptly obey all legitimate orders.
• Drives vehicles though assigned areas, observing and investigates disturbances, such as unlawful intrusions, fines and property damage. Patrols designed areas of the reservation on foot, motorcycles, bicycles, horse, or car to serve and protect the public.
• Apprehends unauthorized persons found on property, using force if necessary, and releasing them to custody of authorities at facility.
• Writes case reports and keeps a daily log.
• Assumes control at accidents to maintain traffic flow, assist accidents and victims. And investigates causes of accidents; in extreme emergencies transport accident victims to local hospitals.
• Protects property of the Tribe, local business establishments by detecting vandalism, thievery, shoplifting, or dishonesty among employees or patrons. Conducts on own initiative or on request of management.
• Contacts supervisor by radio or telephone to report irregularities and obtain further instructions.
• Responds to emergency calls (i.e. domestic and civil complaints, child abuse, robberies, traffic accidents, etc.) and any other type of necessary police action. Responds to back up on crimes in progress and helps secure the safety of Officers in danger.
• Conducts interviews to learn nature of citizen's complaints, to gain information leading to the location of missing persons, to obtain all pertinent date related to emergency or criminal situations or criminal offenses.
• In criminal cases Officers conducts interrogations to determine probable cause. Identify suspects and obtain information necessary to make arrests.
• Conducts preliminary investigations at scenes of crimes to include keeping onlookers at a safe distance, isolating and securing the crime scene, and locating, collecting, labeling and safeguarding evidence. Obtains necessary evidence while interacting with suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses concerning crimes.
• Ordinarily the hours of duty will be established by the supervisor, however, they shall be subject to return to duty at any time in case of special needs to emergencies.
• Shall respond punctually to all of their assigned patrol district for protection of life and property; prevention and suppression of criminal activity and disturbances; recover and return of stolen and/or lost property; apprehension and assistance in the prosecution of offenders; prevention of accidents and the regulation of traffic and preservation of peace.
• Files complaints against suspects and testifies in court as witness. Appears in court to present evidence and testify against person's accused of crimes.
• Locates and takes persons into custody on arrest warrants.
• Serves subpoenas and summons; keeps records of dispositions.
• Enforces curfew for juveniles.
• Promotes and provides good community relation with assignments on a daily basis.
• Continual training in Law Enforcement as mandated by department.
• Enforces traffic and parking regulations to include; making traffic stops; inspecting operators; licenses and vehicle registrations; judging whether to issue warnings, traffic tickets or vehicle code violations tickets; explaining the reasons for issuing the tickets and their consequences; and determining the ability of the drivers to operate their vehicles. Operates radar to identify speeding vehicles.
• Administers roadside sobriety tests, arrests intoxicated drivers, and completes chemical analysis requests in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases.
• Arrests persons suspected of crimes. Handcuffs suspects or prisoners by prescribed methods and means. Provides accurate, complete and factual information to persons involved in arrests including advising then of their rights, duties, and privileges.
• Completes written reports such as activity logs, daily reports, and arrest reports, and files them or forwards them to appropriate divisions or external agencies; completes reports on crime against person, property, or of a criminal intelligence nature.
• Determines probable cause to arrest or search. Prepares affidavits and serves authorized warrants.
• Establishes Police lines at fire and crime scenes, institutes vehicular and crowd control procedures, allowing only authorized persons to pass through barricades. Directs and controls traffic to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian flow and to prevent accidents.
• Participates in the dispersal of unruly gatherings.
• Stands inspection inspects equipment and services personal firearms.
• Interacts formally with schools, community groups, participates in departmental community relations programs, Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) and helps citizens from neighborhood watch groups.
• Provides assistance to person who may be lost, stranded, or otherwise in need of assistance.
• Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer Associate's degree (A.A. in Criminal Justice) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• As a minimum a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three month's related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have or be able to obtain BIA or State Police Officer certification.
• Possess license and ability to utilize various specialized weapons for police work.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, physical, and drug screen
• Possess or pass test for valid Standard First Aid Certification.
• Must have a valid Nebraska Driver's license and be insurable.
• Must be willing to submit (either pre or post job offer) to and pass a psychological test, drug and alcohol test, polygraph test, and/or background investigation.
• Must be free of any conviction by any state or the United States for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one (1) year, or more, or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a tern of one year, or more, if committed in Nebraska, or has been pardoned for such offense, or has had a conviction for offense overturned or reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
• Must be able to pass a T.A.B.E. test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the physical abilities necessary to complete and pass the physical agility course designed specifically for Police Officer Candidates.
• Ability to confront potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain awareness of activities occurring at Emergency scenes, assess relevant and factual information rapidly and respond calmly.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION: Any one position may not use all of the tools and equipment listed or do the listed examples comprise all of the tools and equipment that may be used in positions allocated to this classification.

• Police Cruiser
• Bicycle
• Motorcycle
• Horse
• Firearms
• Baton
• Handcuffs
• Flashlight
• Radar
• Alco Sensor
• Computer
• Police Radio
• Mace

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to recognize and employ appropriate humor in day-to-day work activities.
• Ability to demonstrate self -confidence and self-reliance and to take action when required by the situations.
• Ability to speak effectively and articulately, to demonstrate good listening skills, and to convey concern, understanding and empathy.
• Ability to learn and apply training provided by the Public Safety Commission or designated agency.
• Ability to maintain alertness, observational skills, and memory recollection.
• Ability to speak effectively and articulately, to demonstrate good listening skills, and convey concern, understanding, and empathy.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the community, Police Department personnel, and other agency personnel.
• Ability to apply common sense and make logical decisions in dealing with pressure situations.
• Aptitude for investigative work.
• High moral standards, emotional stability, courage, integrity, firmness, good appearance, and speech.
• Ability to perform duties under close or minimum supervision.
• Ability to comprehend, understand, and adhere to, at all times the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
• Ability to take a special interest in work related activities without prompting, such that the normal expectations of the job are exceeded.
• Ability to provide quality Police service to the Omaha Native American Community and people.
• Ability to identify problems and make logical decisions.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions to identify problems and resolutions.
• Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, employing the basics of good grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and penmanship.
• Ability to complete work assignments and reports in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to maintain and operate firearms.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather conditions (i.e. snow, ice, rain, fog, etc.) and to replace necessary fluids which include gas, oil, and windshield washer solution.
• Ability to learn and apply training provided by the Public Safety Commission or designed agency.
• Ability to maintain alertness, observational skills, and memory recollection.