Police Officer

FIRST POSTING TO ENROLLED ONEIDA TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY

Salary is Negotiable

After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.

Summary :

Ensure safety, security and the preservation of life and property by maintaining law and order, enforcing laws, and ordinances. Solve community problems by fostering open continuous communication and cooperation between the community and law enforcement.

Responsibilities :

• Protect the property and lives of community members by patrolling assigned areas and addressing any suspicious persons and / or establishments. Interview persons with complaints or inquiries and direct them to proper authorities if needed.
• Respond to all incidents including fire, theft, automobile accidents, robberies, disturbances, and any other misdemeanors or felonies and secure the crime scene.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence, obtain witnesses, and make arrests as required by applicable laws.
• Testify in court to present evidence or testify against persons accused of criminal activity.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as a condition of employment.
• Conduct investigations in vice activities, narcotics, traffic, burglary or reported incidents as assigned.
• Conduct routine checks of local businesses, residences, government agencies, and properties.
• Maintain positive relations with community members and agencies by educating and informing on crime prevention and related issues.
• Serve court papers, warrants, or subpoenas as required.
• Transport violators to jail.
• Maintain appropriate documentation on incidences as required by policies and procedures. Generate reports as needed.
• Attend training classes and seminars on police methods, techniques, safety, first aide, marksmanship, and related law enforcement activity.
• Communicate with local, state, regional and outside agencies and assists as needed.
• Contribute to a team effort and accomplish results relevant to the department's goals and directives.
• Maintain awareness of and investigates specific areas subject to juvenile delinquency.
• Maintain strict departmental security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department

Skills : Essential :

Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field :

Education with Equivalent Qualifications :

Essential :

Nonessential :

Credentials : Essential :

Nonessential :

Working conditions : Essential :

Other information :

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.

Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.

Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.

Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.

Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation / State Compact and / or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and / or Gaming license as a condition of employment.

Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and / or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must provide a copy of diploma / degree, license, or certification upon employment.