Tribal Police Officer (Atmore Area)

Job Announcement : HR2025 : 105

Position Title : Tribal Police Officer (Atmore Area)

Department : Police Department

Division : Public Safety

Immediate Supervisor : Corporal

Department Director : Police Chief

Employment Status : Non-Exempt

Position Type : Regular Full–Time (2 positions)

Mandatory Reporter : Yes

Background Check Required : Yes (child-sensitive)

Opening Date : Friday, September 26, 2025

Closing Date : Friday, October 10, 2025 by 5 : 00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code / DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future.

Overview

The Tribal Police Officer is an important role that is responsible for patrolling the community and responding to complaints; making arrests for felonies and misdemeanors; serving warrants and subpoenas, testifying in court; and ensuring the overall safety and wellbeing of the Tribe and Tribal Community.

Essential Functions

• Enforcement of Tribal, Federal and State laws to include making arrests, writing reports, collecting information, talking with witnesses and victims, working accidents, providing escorts, assisting the public, and directing traffic, as needed
• Works closely with Investigators during criminal investigations and conducts follow-up on any crime
• Appears and testifies in Tribal, State and Federal Court
• Writes and files reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Patrols the Reservation, adjacent community, and / or other Tribal properties; to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to investigate suspicious circumstances
• Responds to calls and complaints
• Serves warrants of arrest and civil process
• Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, and locates witnesses, and / or make arrests at the scenes of crimes or accidents as necessary
• Works without direct supervision while thinking clearly and remaining calm during emergency situations
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person

Job Requirements

Core Competencies Required

Compensation and Benefits

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION :

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order : (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and / or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order : (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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