Police Officer

Salary: $37.54 – $46.93 Hourly

Position Summary:

Responsible for the enforcement of tribal, state and federal laws, including criminal and traffic ordinances and codes, designed to protect the lives and property of Pueblo residents and visitors.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Functions:

1. Patrols by vehicle or on foot, Indian country or within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Sandia to provide public safety and enforce tribal, state and federal laws.
2. Responds to radio dispatches, phone-in calls, informant tips, walk-in traffic and initiates appropriate response(s).
3. Responds to and investigates crimes reported by private parties, Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Dispatcher, Chief of Police or other law enforcement agencies.
4. Apprehends law violators and makes arrests based on probable cause.
5. Serves court documents to include but not limited to, court summons, court subpoenas, arrest warrants, search warrants and civil papers.
6. Attends court hearings, testifies, presents evidence and seeks prosecution through the courts. May also serve as an expert witness.
7. Responds to and investigates traffic accidents.
8. Directs traffic and performs patrol activities as needed.
9. Assists the Police Chief, Tribal Courts, Probation Officer, BIA Social Service Agent, social worker or any law enforcement agent with child and elderly abuse cases.
10. Keeps detailed activity and prepares case reports.
11. Answers questions and complaints from the public.
12. Provides customer service by responding to people’s needs and emergencies.
13. Maintains confidentiality of law enforcement sensitive information and confidential sources.
14. Prepares/gives classes and speeches to promote safety/awareness.
15. Checks and maintains vehicles and personal protective equipment.
16. Attends advanced training seminars and specialized training classes.
17. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned scheduled each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo Sandia.

Requirements:

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
2. Must be at least 21 years or age.
3. NM Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA) Certification, U.S. Indian Police Academy Certification or another law enforcement certification with the ability of obtaining a New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification by Waiver within the first year of hire.
4. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
5. Must successfully pass all NMLEA requirements if attending the NMLEA Certification by Waiver.
6. No felony convictions; no arrest convictions within the past three (3) years.
7. Must maintain NMLEA law enforcement certification.
8. Ability to obtain a new license after one year.
9. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.
10. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening

Preferred Requirements:

1. Prior law enforcement experience.