Lighthorse Police Officer

Full Time | Pay: $28.25 per hour NON CLEET $29.54 per hour WITH CLEET | Schedule and Hours: 12:00am to 8:00am (Off Tuesday and Wednesday)

WEEKLY EARNED WAGE ACCESS IS AN OPTION FOR THIS POSITION

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As A Lighthorse Police Officer, you will enforce all Tribal, State and Federal laws and rules to provide protection for individuals and property. You will report to Tribal Law Enforcement Management.

Primary Tasks:

• You will conduct patrols of the assigned area(s).
• Investigate and write reports of motor vehicle collisions and criminal offenses.
• Prepare arrest cases and testify in court as a witness when called.
• Locate and take persons into custody on warrants, transport prisoners.
• You will escort funeral processes, parades, officials, and oversized vehicles.
• Attend department meetings, training courses, and conferences.
• Collaborate with other Police Departments to provide comprehensive services to the citizens of the Choctaw Nation.
• Observe unsafe conditions on the street such as obstructions, debris, icy bridges, high water, damage to pavement, inadequate or damaged traffic control devices and take appropriate action to correct them.
• Inform supervisor concerning matters of significance in their area(s) of patrol.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

 

Job Requirements:

• Must Complete of the Law Enforcement Academy
• Pass a physical fitness test
• Have a valid driver's license
• Use law enforcement communication, law enforcement software, and equipment
• Must qualify yearly with department firearms
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make logical decisions.
• Work outside normal hours and exposed to the elements
• No prior experience required

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

 

1. Enforce applicable Tribal, State, and Federal laws in accordance with established policies and procedures.

2. Conduct routine and proactive patrol activities within assigned areas.

3. Investigate motor vehicle collisions and criminal offenses; prepare accurate, thorough, and timely reports.

4. Properly prepare arrest cases and testify in court or other legal proceedings when required.

5. Carry out assignments as directed and remain on assignment until properly relieved by authorized personnel.

6. Locate individuals with active warrants, take them into custody, and transport detainees or prisoners as required.

7. Maintain awareness of conditions and events within assigned patrol areas and promptly inform supervisors of matters of significance.

8. Provide traffic control and escort services for funerals, parades, officials, oversized vehicles, and other special events as directed.

9. Observe and identify unsafe roadway or environmental conditions (e.g., debris, obstructions, icy bridges, flooding, damaged pavement, or traffic control devices) and take appropriate action or report conditions for correction.

10. Attend and participate in required department meetings, training sessions, conferences, and professional development activities.

11. Collaborate and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies to ensure consistent and comprehensive services for the citizens of the Choctaw Nation.

12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

• At least 21 years of age
• Must be a US citizen
• Must not be convicted or have been convicted of a felony or have any pending criminal actions
• CLEET certified or ability to become CLEET certified within 6 months of hire
• Maintain in good standing, a diploma of certification as a Peace Officer from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
• Must successfully pass a written examination, physical agility test consisting of a timed one mile run, push-ups, sit-ups and agility test, review by an oral board, physical/medical examination, extensive background investigation, and MMPI.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license
• Must be able to qualify yearly with department firearms
• Basic computer skills to enable report writing, composition or correspondence, use of law enforcement communication software, Internet and e-mail