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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Police officer in Cass Lake, Minnesota
Division: Leech Lake Tribal Police Department Reports to: Tribal Police Sergeant Worksite: Leech Lake Reservation, surrounding counties and City of Cass Lake Work Hours: Varying Shifts LLBO Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: Yes License/Certification Requirements: POST Board certified or eligible to be POST Board certified. First-aid and CPR training. Valid MN driver's license, current insurance or be insurable. Summary: Police Officers protect life and property, preserve the peace, prevent offenses, detect and apprehend offenders and help those in need of assistance. Duties/Responsibilities: Enforcement of Federal Laws, State of Minnesota Statutes and traffic laws, Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard and Itasca County laws, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Laws and Ordinances including Traffic Code, Curfew. Promote crime prevention and undertake community-policing activities to improve quality of community life. Patrol assigned areas within the Reservation, including all communities, housing areas, roadways and waterways, federal and tribal buildings on foot or in vehicles to check security of property and watch for unusual activity. Maintain daily log sheets, reports, investigations, citations etc. Perform community policing by attending Local Indian Council meetings, Drug Task Force meetings, youth dances, pow-wows, school functions etc. Enforce laws by warning, ticketing, arresting, interviewing suspects, administering breath test for alcohol, disarming aggravated parties, apprehending suspects, transporting detainees to jail, intervene in altercations. Respond to all calls as assigned including but not limited to felonies and misdemeanors, such as burglary, robbery, larceny, automobile theft, assault, rape and Maintain a good working relationship with Emergency Medical Technicians, Ambulance Services, IHS Hospital, Health Division and Human Services Division in responding to all emergency calls. Remain attentive and maintain a good communicative relationship with the citizens of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Stay trained in the proper use of firearms, chemical agents and defensive tactics. Take a required training for police proficiency and Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and training to retain license. Investigate criminal offenses and question suspicious people about their activities. Gather information about crimes and accidents by talking to victims and witnesses and taking notes and statements in writing and by tape. Direct and re-route traffic at congested areas. Respond to citizens' complaints and attend scenes of disturbances and reported illegal activities. Detain and search suspects for weapons and stolen goods or drugs. Assist injured and distressed people and search for missing or lost people. Carry out routine clerical work required of the Police Officer position, including processing all police citations and reports to proper courts and authorities. Issue infringement notices for traffic offenses Attend mandatory and refresher training. Testify in court or before review panels or boards. Secure scenes of crimes and dangerous situations. Examine scenes of crimes or accidents to locate and obtain evidence for testing analysis. Give sympathetic, constructive and reassuring assistance and feedback to victims of crime. Promote prevention programs, teach gun safety classes and act as roll model for youth. Ensure the confidentiality of matters of that nature is strictly adhered to. Ensure all assigned duty gear and equipment is in good working order. Attend all mandatory meetings, training and refresher sessions as required. Ability to travel in and out of state as necessary. Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture. Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.