Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Police Lieutenant, ensures safety, security, and the preservation of life and property by maintaining law and order and enforcing laws and ordinances.  Solves community problems by fostering open and continuous communication and cooperation between the community and law enforcement.  Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the direct supervision of the Police Lieutenant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

NATURE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Protects the property and lives of community members by patrolling assigned areas and addressing any suspicious persons and/or establishments.
• Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries and directs them to proper authorities if needed.
• Conducts routine checks of local businesses, residences, and government agencies. Maintains awareness of and investigates specific areas.
• Maintains positive relations with community members and agencies by educating and informing on crime prevention and related issues.
• Transports violators to and from court, rehabilitation sites, or jail facilities. Serves court papers, or subpoenas as required.
• Maintains appropriate documentation on incidences as required by policies and procedures. Generates reports as needed.
• Attends training classes and seminars on police methods, techniques, safety, first aide, and related law enforcement activity.
• Communicates with local, state, regional, and outside agencies and assists as needed.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and pueblo customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of the functions and structure of Ohkay Owingeh.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of law enforcement and public relations activities.
• Knowledge of the Pueblo’s geography and road locations.
• Knowledge of equipment used in law enforcement, including weapons, communications, computers, and vehicles; enforcement/regulatory agencies, departmental staff, tribal officials, and the public.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to give and receive orders, follow instructions in verbal and written format
• Ability to work as a team member in a structured working environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in results.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and present detailed, accurate, and objective oral presentations.
• Ability to comprehend, retain, and recall factual information, and learn and apply acquired skills and techniques to the performance of assignment duties.
• Ability to protect the public and enforce the laws with due regard for the rights and safety of individuals, preservation of property, and maintenance of good community and interpersonal relationships in compliance with established laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to integrate training, experience, and common sense sufficient to identify potentially dangerous situations, make effective logical decisions, and exercise the appropriate measure of tact or force to resolve the situation with minimum injury to self or other persons or minimum damage to property involved.
• Ability to accept the dangers and stresses, regimentation, discipline, and time demands of police work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.   The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee occasionally is required to taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, comprehensive background investigation, and post-offer physical examination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed outdoors where exposure to natural weather conditions and various dusts and mists may occur.  Prolonged standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground, in remote, steep, rugged, mountainous areas with unimproved dirt roads and trails.  Situations may occur where prolonged sitting, driving, walking, or waiting is required.  Evening, weekend, and/or holiday work will be required.  Must be on call for emergencies.  Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.  

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

VETERAN PREFERENCE

 SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:

OHKAY OWINGEH HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

OR VIA EMAIL TO: HumanResources@ohkay.org

When required of the position, attach a copy of high school /GED, college education, certification(s) or license(s). 

 Incomplete applications may delay or exclude consideration of your application.