Community Service Officer

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 driver’s 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 FAX’s 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 driver’s 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.