Tribal Police Trainee

El Paso, TX
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Police Department

Salary: $25.00 – $36.95 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Tribal Police Officer enforces tribal, federal, and applicable state laws to protect life and property within the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (YDSP). Officers maintain public order, prevent crime, respond to service calls, direct traffic, investigate incidents, and apprehend violators.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrols and Response: Patrol designated areas within Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, respond to calls for service, maintain order, and protect life and property.
  2. Investigation: Investigate criminal activities, gather evidence, and process crime scenes, conduct interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects.
  3. Enforcement: Enforce tribal, federal, and applicable state laws, traffic regulations, and other ordinances within the boundaries of tribal jurisdiction.
  4. Apprehension: Apprehend and arrest individuals who violate laws, serve warrants, and transport offenders for booking.
  5. Engage the Community: Build trust with tribal members, attend community meetings, provide public safety education, and support crime prevention programs that reflect cultural values.
  6. Collaborate Across Jurisdictions: Work closely with tribal, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies including the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) on joint investigations and public safety efforts.
  7. Document and Report: Write clear, accurate, and detailed reports on incidents, investigations, arrests, use of force, and daily activity logs. Testify in tribal, federal, or state courts as needed.
  8. Train and Development: Participate in mandatory and specialized training, including firearms qualification, cultural competency, emergency response, and Indian Country jurisdictional law.
  9. Support Tribal Events and Safety: Provide traffic control and escorts during tribal ceremonies, cultural events, and emergencies. Serve as a visible, respectful presence during traditional gatherings.
  10. Perform Additional Duties: Carry out other duties as assigned to support the safety, sovereignty, and well-being of the tribal community.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 21 years of age;
  • Must be a United States citizen;
  • High school diploma or GED,
  • And twelve (12) semester hours of credit in any field of study from an accredited college or university; (2) years’ experience in security field or equivalent education and experience; must be able to graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) United States Indian Police Academy, Indian Country Police Officers Training Program;
  • Must be able to attain the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) issued through BIA-OJS;
  • Must be able to pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) criteria;
  • Must maintain proficiency with firearms by qualifying to department standards on a bi-annual basis; must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history background check to include a full credit check;
  • Must be able pass the post-offer drug screen and annual fitness for duty physical;
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license and be insurable.