Police Officer - Non-Certified

Patrol Area

Patrols an assigned area of the Community in a radio-equipped vehicle checking businesses/residences, discovering/preventing criminal activities, and enforcing State/Community laws/ordinances.

Response to Calls

Responds to calls involving automobile accidents, assaults, domestic disturbances, and other criminal activities/civil complaints to secure the scene, conduct preliminary investigations, and establish law and order.

Arrests and Transport

• Arrests, questions, and transports suspects and/or persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
• Ensures that arrested persons are processed (booked) into jail in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and Police Department and jail procedures.

Incident Reports

Prepares incident reports regarding all activities to facilitate preparation of prosecutable cases.

Crime Scene Security and Investigation

• Secures/investigates crime scenes to ensure that the collection, preservation, and handling of physical evidence and property meets established professional and legal standards.
• Gathers and records/preserves information and evidence.

Interviews and Interrogations

• Interviews/interrogates victims, suspects, and witnesses to obtain and verify information pertinent to the investigation and resolution of a variety of criminal/potentially criminal incidents.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of Ak-Chin Indian Community laws/ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and County statutes, codes, and ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices, including investigation, identification, patrol, traffic control, community/public relations, records management, report preparation, and custody of persons and property.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in law enforcement, including weaponry, communications, and automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the location of streets and addresses in Ak-Chin and the surrounding area.

Skills

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agency and regulatory agency/organization staff, Community officials, criminal justice staff, and the public.
• Understands and interprets complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Prepares reports documenting the facts and actions regarding criminal/civil incidents.
• Uses a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Communicates using a standard two-way radio.
• Conducts investigations of criminal activities.

Benefits

Ak-Chin Indian Community Benefit Information