Police Officer

Grand Ronde, OR
Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department

Salary:

  • $32.74 Hourly.
  • $42.16 Hourly

Position Summary:

Performs professional law enforcement duties, which include but are not limited to, patrol, crime investigation work and responding to requests for services.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains public peace and safety.
  • Patrols assigned areas.
  • Responds to incoming calls to the Tribal Police Department.
  • Investigates complaints and incidents of a suspicious nature.
  • Works with citizens to enforce state, Tribal and local laws.
  • Cites and/or arrests persons in violation of the law.
  • Responds to security and/or alarm issues at all Tribal facilities and Tribal lands. Handles citizen complaints.
  • Attends meetings and trainings to keep abreast of modern criminal justice practices and procedures.
  • Prepares accurate and complete police reports on crimes and investigations.
  • Ensures that laws and ordinances are enforced.
  • Acts as a liaison for Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and the Tribal Police Department.
  • Investigates major crime scenes, as necessary.
  • Maintains composure under adverse conditions, including public harassment, critical injuries, natural disasters and death.
  • Attends public meeting and represents the Tribal Police department as assigned.
  • Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Requires a High School or GED and two (2) years of work experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
  • Requires DPSST certification and for it to be in good current standing.
  • Requires one (1) year of experience as a police officer.
  • Requires maintaining Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification by completing required number of hours of training per DPSST in Oregon.
  • Must maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license or obtain one upon hire, qualify for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.
  • Must be 21 years of age and a US citizen.
  • Requires successfully completing a physical fitness (agility) test, as well as maintaining the physical ability to perform the job, including the ability to handle persons resisting arrest.
  • Requires experience and skills using firearms and other police equipment.
  • Requires extensive experience interacting with citizens from a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
  • No felony convictions or convictions of any domestic assault misdemeanors.
  • Must have ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
  • Must have ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with other governmental officials, employees and the public.
  • Must have ability to develop a thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and Tribal ordinances.
  • Must have ability and experience preparing comprehensive reports in a clear and concise manner.
  • Must have ability and experience to act quickly and calmly under emergency situations.
  • Must be able to effectively analyze situations quickly and objectively and be able to recognize actual and potential dangerous situations, and take appropriate action.
  • Must be able to present evidence and testimony in court effectively.
  • Must be able to work a modified schedule as needed, including rotating shifts and working for extended periods of time, sometimes past the end of a normal shift (12 or more hours). Overtime is occasionally required, contingent upon scheduling needs.
  • Must be able to pass a psychological evaluation.
  • Knowledge of Native American culture required.