Police Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Police Officer

DEPARTMENT: LVD Police

LOCATION: Lac Vieux Desert

EMPLOYMENT: Full time

SALARY/PAY RATE: Starting $24.09-$26.71 (Based on Certification)

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs work of average difficulty involving general police

work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of tribal, state, and

federal laws; and performs related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exercises full peace officer authority in the enforcement of all laws; patrols

• Issues citations and warnings; Responds to calls involving traffic accidents

• Secures scene to protect victims and property; Gives first aid and calls for medical

• Interviews participants and witness; Takes photographs, draws diagrams and takes

• Provides backup to other police officers and agencies, responds to calls involving

• Secures scene to protect victims and property; Secures scene to restore peace, and

• Makes arrests, searches suspects for weapons and evidence and advised suspects

• Seizes controlled substances, evidence and stolen property;

• Transports and interrogates suspects; Deposits evidence and recovered property;

• Prepares accident and incident reports; Testifies in criminal and civil courts as

• Gives assistance to public; Serves arrest warrants and civil process;

• Checks police equipment and vehicles to insure good working condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must successfully complete (or have completed) required police academy;

• Must successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period;

• Must have a clear background check prior to starting employment;

• Must successfully pass physical examination, physical ability test and

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent certificate.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• During the one (1) year probationary period must acquire a comprehensive

court decisions, and law enforcement methods and procedures

• Must acquire a thorough knowledge of police department policy and procedure

• Must be able to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate and effective

• Ability to observe and record events accurately and completely;

• Ability to establish effective working relationships;

• Ability to prepare technical reports and correspondences; Skilled effective court

• Skill in developing criminal cased; Skilled effective court testimony

• Skill in operating vehicles under routine and emergency conditions;

• Must have or acquire skill in the use of firearms and police equipment.

PREFERENCE FOR HIRING:

Preference shall be given when it is established that the applicant meets the

qualifications as stated in the job description. The following order shall be adhered

to for hiring:

• Enrolled LVD Tribal Member

• Parents/Legal Guardian of LVD Tribal member children and spouses of

• Other Native Americans

• All Others

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people

assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to

change the duties of the position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and

applicable background checks related to the position.

Date Approved by the Tribal Council: February 19, 2014