Salt River Police Department

$47,655 - $65,526 per annum (FULL RANGE)

Academy: $45,778

Upon Graduation: $50,038

Laterals: $50,038

$1,200 uniform allowance

Issued body armor and weapon

AZ State Public Safety Retirement Program

13 holidays

Generous leave policy

Job Description

Definition:

Under general supervision performs a variety of law enforcement tasks associated with patrol, traffic control, public assistance, investigation of criminal activity/crime scenes, apprehension of offenders, and aid in the prosecution of cases in court.

Tasks:

Patrols the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), including off-road areas, in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order by discovering/preventing the commission of crimes and enforcing State and Tribal laws and ordinances.
Talks to Community members while on routine patrol to answer their questions and to demonstrate interest in them and their Community.
Responds to calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, animal problems, and other criminal activities and civil complaints in order to secure the crime scene, identify witnesses, conduct preliminary investigations, and generally re-establish law and order at the scene.
Deals with upset and angry people; attempts to calm them, explain procedures and get their cooperation.
Determines whether there is probable cause for arrest at domestic disturbance.
Charges and books arrested person; completes the necessary paperwork and procedures.
Secures and investigates crimes scene to ensure that the collection, preservation and handling of physical evidence and property meets established professional and legal standards.
Interviews victims, suspects, witnesses to obtain and verify information pertinent to the investigation and resolution of a variety of criminal incidents.
Prepares reports, complaints, affidavits and other related technical legal documents regarding the progress, findings, and results of the investigative process to document the facts of an incident and facilitate the apprehension, prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator.
Preserves and documents crime scene by processing the scene for fingerprints and taking fingerprints and taking still photographs, video taping or sketching the crime scene.
Enforces traffic laws and ordinances by checking vehicle speed; issues citations when violations are observed.
Runs license/registration check on the driver on a stopped vehicle to determine if the motorist has outstanding charges/warrants.
Testifies in court regarding the facts of the case as known first-hand, evidence collected, notes, and actions taken.
Presents a good appearance and credible image while appearing in court or at hearings.
Appears in court to present evidence and sworn testimony on behalf of the SRPMIC.
Conducts self in a manner which maintains integrity; remains free from involvement in unlawful or inappropriate activities.
Attends classes, workshops, and conferences on police procedures to updates and improve skills.

Skills/ Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Knowledge of the SRPMIC ordinances to be enforced.
Knowledge of state and federal statutes, codes and ordinances to be enforced.
Knowledge of police operations principles and practices including investigation, patrol, communications, records, community/public relations, and crime prevention.
Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
Ability to analyze data, draws logical conclusions, and makes sound decisions. Ability to properly handle emergencies and pressure without losing composure.
Ability to speak clearly, understandably and effectively.
Ability to learn criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure.
Ability to maintain integrity and be assertive about personal and predominant Community values without becoming aggressive.
Ability to exercise resourcefulness in addressing new problems.
Ability to quickly learn and properly apply new methods and information and to remember what is learned.
Ability to get along with a variety of people and to work well as part of a team.
Ability to read and comprehend police-related materials; e.g., laws, training material.
Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement/regulatory agencies, departmental staff, Community officials, members of the Community, and the public.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating information accurately, and in expressing ideas clearly, when providing oral and written reports and recommendations.
Skill in maintaining confidentiality and using discretion in dealing with sensitive information.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED.
Must be able to obtain Arizona Police Officer Standard and Training (AZ Post) certification.
Equivalency - Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filing the position.
Insurability - Must possess a valid Arizona operator's license and be insurable under tribal insurer requirements (e.g., be age 21 or over, no DUI convictions within the last 5 years; no reckless driving, no speeding tickets in excess of 15 mph over the posted speed limit, no more than one at-fault accident, and no more than three speeding tickets within the last 3 years).
Special Requirements - Must be able to pass an Arizona Post (Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training) background investigation.
Must be able to meet P.O.S.T. Drug standards.

WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND FINGERPRINT/BACKGROUND CHECK

Preference will be given to a qualified Community member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

NOTE:

Applicants must submit a properly completed, current SRPMIC application form for each position desired by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Applications which are not in the Human Resources Office by the deadline, or which are incomplete or are resumes only, will not be considered.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

SRPMIC- Human Resources

10,005 E. Osborn Road

Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

Important Notes

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

PHYSICAL AGILITY PRE-TEST:

November 18, 2006 (8:00 am)

WRITTEN & PHYSICAL EXAM:

December 16, 2006 (8:00 am/1:30 pm)

"SRPMIC is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER."