Employment Opportunities

Police Officer Investigator

This position is currently open.
Public?: 
Public
Division: 
Police Department
Reports To: 
Chief Of Police
Type of Position: 
Regular Full Time
Location: 
Absentee Shawnee Tribe / 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801

General Description

PATROL OFFICER/INVESTIGATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING TRIBAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAW ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE.

Job Duties

Enforce Tribal, state and federal laws; operate a law enforcement vehicle; make arrests on criminal and traffic related offenses and obtain information for required reports; use a firearm proficiently; conduct criminal investigations; conduct vehicle accident investigations; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; engage in law enforcement patrol functions; respond immediately to emotional, high stress, or physically taxing situations without warning; and perform related duties as required; able to perform under pressure;  able to perform job duties in a high stress environment; may involve physical altercations with non-compliant suspects. Investigating crime scenes, Surveying crime scenes and formulating a plan of action for processing, Identifying, collecting, and documenting crime scene trace evidence from firearms, blood spatters, etc. Photographing, a crime scene, by applying professional photographic techniques. Prepare a detailed report of the investigation, and maintain records and case files of all evidence and information acquired. Submit fingerprints to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations for submission into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System Database.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Selected applicants must pass extensive background investigation, psychological test, and drug screen. This position is a physically active and high stress position.
  • 21 years of age or older.
  • Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
  • No Felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for crimes of domestic violence or crimes of moral turpitude.
  • CLEET/BIA certified or ability to become CLEET/BIA certified.
  • Minimum of a High School diploma.  Associates degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience as a law enforcement officer or combination of formal education and experience equivalent to 3 years experience.
  • Native American preference.
  • Veteran preference.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
  • Must be able to pass a drug screen.
Native American Preference/EOE/Drug Free Workplace
Posted Date: 
6 years 2 months ago
Closing Date: 
Sunday, February 10, 2019