Community Service Officer

Job Description

Salary: $25

This position will remain open until filled.

SUMMARY:

This position performs responsible work involving investigation, enforcement of regulations, tribal ordinance compliance, evidence management, crime prevention, animal control, and other related duties as required. This position is that of a uniformed, non-sworn officer of the tribal police department. This person assists and augments the personnel of this department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

Patrols the tribal community and provides prompt assistance to community members, citizens, guests and visitors

Assists security with parking issues and compliance of parking regulations

Issues County and Tribal citations to vehicles violating tribal, state and local ordinances

Collects monies and issues receipts for parking fines, criminal backgrounds and animal fees

Inspects properties, prepares reports and notices of violations in regard to Tribal ordinances, delivers notices to violators, recommends issuance of citations and provides testimony in court when needed.

Provides support services to patrol officers and office personnel

Directs traffic as assigned and needed

Assists at incidents involving crime scenes, disasters, and accidents by directing and controlling citizens and motor vehicles, or as otherwise assigned

Maintains, categorizes, secures, organizes, tracks, disposes or arranges for the return of found and evidentiary property and items

Develops and participates in public relations activities, presentations and educational programs as appropriate and directed. Administers and provides training to the tribal community in reference to Crime Prevention programs

Delivers informational packets, citations and documents as directed

Operates State computer to obtain drivers license and criminal history information for Crime Prevention programs, as required

Assists sworn officers with non-enforcement non-arrest investigative activities (i.e. search warrants, crime scene searches, bad checks, etc.) Recovers and assists in the recovery, transport and inventory of lost, abandoned or confiscated property and animals

Drives police vehicles for servicing, repair and maintenance

Provides and assists with First Responder techniques to the general public, as needed

Maintain files on impounded stray, domestic and wild animals. Impounds and transports stray, domestic and wild animals

Inputs information, creates logs and prepares reports, documents, forms and correspondence into computer system, also copies and send FAXs as needed

Assist security with the posting and signage of roadways for specific and special community events.

Provides training when appropriate, as directed

All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of six (6) months public contact and related experience

Obtain a First Responder Certification including CPR and Automated Defibrillator equipment certification within one year of hire and maintain thereafter at an Emergency Medical Responder Level

Knowledge of community, county and surrounding area, including important buildings and the street system

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and department policies

Knowledge of police procedures and techniques including operation of police vehicles, radios, radar and related equipment

Able to impound, capture, transport, handle and care for stray and wild animals

Considerable ability to analyze situations and determine appropriate action

Considerable ability to respond quickly and appropriately to crisis and emergency situations

Considerable ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and with respect for citizens' rights

Considerable ability to read and follow department directives and policies and to read police reports (in English)

Working ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports and to operate a computer

Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision

Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure

Sensitive to Native American Culture

Must pass drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check

Valid drivers license and proof of insurability

Preferred

Associate degree in law enforcement or equivalent

Heavy public contact experience is highly desirable

Ability to speak a second language

Certifications in the following areas: First responder, EMT, CPR, field sobriety, crime scene investigation, and intoxilyzer operator

Experience in crime prevention, DARE, and/or CounterAct

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

Must be able to walk, stand or sit for long periods throughout the day when patrolling on foot or in a police vehicle

Must have ability to lift and carry or drag objects or people weighing up to 150 pounds at an accident scene or to chase and subdue suspects as required

Must be able to operate office equipment, use measuring devices, operate machines and motor vehicles or equipment.

Must have ability to use both large and fine motor skills to manipulate objects requiring manual dexterity in subduing suspects, driving a police vehicle, or handling firearms

Must have ability to investigate crime and accidents through visual inspection of scene and analysis of odors such as fire, smoke, alcohol, or drugs

Must have ability to bend, crouch, stoop, stretch or crawl periodically as needed

Must have ability to see, hear, and remember people, evidence, facts, and circumstances, and to be able to identify color in identifying suspects, and to have good night vision when patrolling at night

REQUIRED TRAINING:

Effectively Handling Harassment training

Any position-related training as determined by department manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may include exposure to extreme weather conditions

Work occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment;

Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic)

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.

Part-time