Public Safety Officer I

Public Safety Officer I

Under the direction of the Sergeant, Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Public Safety Officer I provides support to DPS. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of the organization and skill in working with law enforcement issues and law enforcement policies, procedures, and confidential matters. The PSO I is responsible for performing a broad range of duties and carrying out those responsibilities in a professional and confidential manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrols and safeguards tribal lands, resort and gaming facilities, and other assets using advanced situational awareness and proactive crime prevention strategies. Observes the grounds and facilities in accordance with guidelines, laws, policies, and procedures. Patrols can be conducted in a vehicle, on foot, on a bike or other motorized methods to ensure conditions are orderly and to identify any suspected violations.

2. Conducts thorough investigations by analyzing and verifying information using various techniques and interviews. Prepares detailed written reports following departmental guidelines and provides verbal updates as required.

3. Enforces laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the State of California, Federal and Tribal Government effecting arrests and searches in accordance with the relevant laws, policies, and procedures.

4. Responds to calls for service to start investigations based on their observations and handle the collection, management, and preservation of physical evidence.

5. Maintains care and control of authorized equipment, issued uniforms, and departmental approved firearms and ammunition.

6. Responds to emergencies such as fires, injuries, accidents, robberies, assaults, intrusion alarms, bomb, and other threats, and initiates immediate action to control the threat, provide first responder aid or render appropriate assistance. Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects as needed.

7. The role involves sharing information on policies, procedures, and ordinances with visitors, and fostering positive relationships with internal customers, vendors, and law enforcement agencies. It requires using diverse communication skills to engage with community groups and customers from various backgrounds, both formally and informally.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Special Assignment Opportunities

Special assignments are only available to active PSO's who have successfully completed their Field Training Program, are in good standing, and have been in their position for a minimum of six (6) months. Special assignments require current Public Safety employees to go through a testing and selection process. Once selected, the PSO will receive specialized training for their assignment. PSO roles that require non-uniform and / or concealed carry of firearms, must comply with all California State Law, BSIS guidelines, and DPS policies related to the use of firearms.

Assignments may include, but are not limited to :

• Animal Control Unit; must successfully pass certification as an Animal Control Officer.
• Motor Officer
• Bike Patrol; must pass physical fitness test for this assignment.
• Tribal Court Bailiff
• School Resource Officer
• Honor Guard
• Protective Services Detail; must pass physical fitness and advanced firearms testing for this assignment.
• Canine Handler; must successfully complete canine handler certification.

Educational, Experience and Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Ksa)

Required Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Environment

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.