What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Detective position at Kalispel Tribe of Indians?
Hiring Preference:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.
Summary of Functions
The police detective will be responsible for the investigations division and for further investigation of all felonies and other such misdemeanors that require extended investigation. Work of this class requires regular public contact with a high degree of tact, judgment, and technical knowledge. The person assigned to this position will also maintain proficiency for the rank assigned as listed in the job description of his rank.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with other units within the Kalispel Tribal Police Department and agencies in other jurisdictions.
- Investigates all crimes assigned; questions witnesses, victims, and suspects to determine factual material and provide evidence of leads.
- Directs activities at the crime scene to assist victims; obtains clues, gathers and preserves evidence.
- Records progress of investigations, and maintain informational files on crimes and suspects.
- Regularly updates the police chief about the progress of his investigations and requests additional instructions when further progress appears impossible.
- Communicates with the complainant or victim periodically to apprise him or her of the state of the investigation. Informs the complainant or victim in all cases that are resolved by arrest.
- Reviews departmental reports and other data pertaining to criminal cases such as auto theft, robbery, homicide, burglary, assault, arson, possession of controlled substances, and other related crimes.
- Aids the patrol officers in the apprehension of suspects or offenders, and generally act as liaison officer between the department and all similar units in other police departments and law enforcement agencies.
- Files application for and reviews all search warrants obtained by any officer of the department.
- Safeguards all property recovered that comes into the department’s possession. Ensures that all evidence is properly tracked and disposed of in accordance with the law and department policy and procedure.
- Responsible for the supervisory management of the evidence room.
- Assists in the preparation of cases for court.
- May be required to fill in patrol duties on occasions.
- Helps the Police Chief in planning, conducting, and training citizens and businesses in crime prevention programs. Assists in training officers, volunteers and members of other Tribal departments and outside agencies in criminal investigations related issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Police Chief or designee.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise criminal investigations and other investigations as assigned to him or her and other supervision by the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from Two-year College or technical school; or Five year specialized experience and/or training in law enforcement; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to demonstrate skills in leadership, interpersonal skills, ability to read and write legibly, formulate investigative reports, and speak clearly.
Must have considerable knowledge of area geography and crime patterns.
Must have experience with using various regional law enforcement data bases for investigative purposes.
Certificates, Licenses, Regulations
Possess a certification of completion of an accredited State or Federal Law Enforcement Academy.
Have the ability to obtain certification from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Programs.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certification or able to obtain within 3 months.
- Have accredited certification of training required by the Bureau of Indians Affairs and or Stat of Washington
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Police Detective to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently involves sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- Occasionally involves light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force to move objects.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Constantly requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication.
- Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
- Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
- Constantly requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
- Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
- Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
- Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Police Detective encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Police Detective is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is in most cases moderate.
Travel Requirements
Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state may be required for training or investigative purposes. Typical travel time is generally two weeks or less.
Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.
