Police Officer

Sacaton, AZ
Gila River Indian Community

Salary: $29.61 – $40.59 Hourly.

Open Until Filled

Position Summary:

Gila River Police Department Police Officers serve as first responders to any public safety incident, and are expected to provide courteous, professional, and competent law enforcement services to the Gila River Indian Community. Police Officer responds as initial investigator in allegations of criminal activity within the exterior boundaries of the Gila River Indian Community and are responsible for prompt and proper preliminary investigations of incidents, enforcing Federal, State and Tribal laws and Ordinances. Police Officers are required to perform various law enforcement functions and duties in accordance with crime prevention and protection of life and property.

Essential Functions:

  • Respond as dispatched to calls involving traffic accidents, crimes, and may include emergency situations and provide rescue and first aid assistance as needed.
  • Assigned to a shift maintaining continual law enforcement and crime prevention within the exterior boundaries of the Gila River Indian Community; assigned area in a motorized vehicle or on foot to prevent and deter crime.
  • Visit residences and businesses to establish rapport, gain knowledge of businesses and recognize quality of life issues.
  • Conduct investigations of all crimes including sexual assaults, robbery, child abuse, burglary, and auto theft and act on violations of criminal statutes and traffic laws; issue warnings, citations, or make arrests and transport prisoners when warranted; handle civil matters such as trespassing.
  • Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
  • Operate a variety of tools and equipment specific to law enforcement (i.e., police radio, baton, handcuffs, handgun, various firearms, etc.) as required.
  • Physically restrain and/or subdue combative individuals using physical force to gain compliance; make entrance through barriers; draw/fire a duty weapon; administer first aid.
  • Prepare a variety of reports including criminal offense, accident, non-criminal incident, search warrants, etc.
  • Secure and execute search warrants appropriate to crime scene and all other circumstances relevant to on-going investigations; maintain proper chain of all seized evidence; coordinate processing of all evidence with the appropriate criminal laboratory.
  • Prepare cases for prosecution and appear as a witness in cases before Federal, State, County or Tribal Courts for prosecution of violations of laws or regulations on Indian land or involving Native Americans or government property.
  • Perform undercover assignments and surveillance operations for all criminal activities requiring covert investigations.
  • Respond to citizen and visitor questions or requests for assistance and perform other activities in support of the Community.
  • Assist and cooperate with other law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Possess and maintain Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Certification or successfully attend and complete an authorized Police Academy as condition of employment.
  • Must be a United States Citizen and at least 21 years of age, or turn 21 years of age before graduation from a police academy.
  • Not been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty, to any felony offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution, crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children.
  • No convictions of a felony or any offense that would be considered a felony if committed in the State of Arizona, includes offenses involving domestic violence.
  • Pass extensive pre-employment testing: physical aptitude written test, interview review board, polygraph, psychological assessment, medical examination, background investigation, fingerprint clearance, and drug screen.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License with less than three traffic violations (civil or misdemeanor offense) within the last 39 months as a condition of employment.
  • Not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
  • Not have illegally possessed or used marijuana for any purpose within the past three years.