Traffic Enforcement Officer

Job Details: Job Location: Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

• Mc. Loud, OK, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Kickapoo Tribal Police Department is seeking a dedicated and motivated Traffic Enforcement Officer to support the Department's traffic safety and highway enforcement initiatives. This position is funded through the Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) and is responsible for promoting roadway safety, reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities, and enhancing public safety through proactive enforcement, education, and community engagement. The position is funded for one fiscal year at a time. KTOPD will reapply each year to continue the grant, but it's not guaranteed. Essential Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities Tasks are as follows, but not limited to: Enforce tribal, state, and applicable federal traffic laws and regulations. Conduct proactive traffic enforcement focused on impaired driving, occupant protection, speeding, distracted driving, and other hazardous driving behaviors. Investigate motor vehicle crashes and complete detailed reports in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Participate in traffic safety campaigns and special enforcement operations designed to reduce injuries and fatalities on tribal roadways. Conduct traffic safety education and public awareness activities within the community. Collect, maintain, and report traffic enforcement statistics and activity data required by grant guidelines. Prepare accurate documentation, reports, citations, warnings, and other records necessary for grant compliance and law enforcement operations. Work collaboratively with tribal departments, neighboring law enforcement agencies, and community partners to improve traffic safety. Attend required training related to highway safety, law enforcement, and grant-funded initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel. Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED Two or more years of service with the KTOPD, or three or more years of full-time law enforcement experience outside of the KTOPD. Additional Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Must be CLEET/BIA certified or certifiable as a law enforcement officer in accordance with applicable tribal, state, or federal standards. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to successfully pass background investigations and any required pre-employment screenings. Strong communication, writing reports, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of traffic laws, law enforcement procedures, and crash investigation techniques preferred. Language Skills: Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Knowledge of the Kickapoo language is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Working Conditions: This position requires working rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and varying weather conditions. Duties may involve prolonged standing, walking, driving, and responding to emergencies. Shifts and days will vary to accomplish or meet goals of the grant. Conditions of Employment: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process Must be BIA Indian Police Certified and/or CLEET Basic Officer Certification Required to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test Work Environment Ability to work under pressure and maintain personal composure while evaluating situations and act/react appropriately, use tact in dealing with business associates, staff, visitors, and tribal members in difficult situations.

Excellent management skills are essential. The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job as a Patrolman. Normal office conditions exist, as do conditions with other associated programs and services. Noise levels, stress, the flow of tribal members and visitors, and the number of associates directly managed will vary but may be considered high.

Administrative workload will be handled daily, with additional hours required from time to time. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear/listen.

There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, and standing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking, hearing/and listening are essential to communicate with tribal members/clients/staff and peers.

There are constant deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to multitask and interact with a wide variety of people at various times, handling complicated and diverse issues. Performance Expectations In performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma are expected to conform to the following: Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality Adhere to all professional and ethical standards of the legal court system, and must be compliant with the personnel policies.

Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with co-workers/clients. Must always be able to maintain a professional demeanor, and on any occasion when representing the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. Must be culturally sensitive and respectful to the beliefs and traditions of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Meet or exceed the performance standards set by the organization Work independently and as a team member; consistently demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships.

Uphold the Policy and Procedures of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and associated programs, services, and the Kickapoo Tribe Employee Policy and Procedures. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming Attends all scheduled employee meetings/trainings and brings suggestions for improvement. Indian Preference The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

However, by the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473), preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates. At-Will Employer About Personnel Policy, Section 1-24, Employment At-Will. All employees who do not have a written contract with the employer for a specific fixed term of employment are thereby employed at the will of the employer for an indefinite period.

Employment with the Kickapoo Tribe, without a written contract, is voluntary, and therefore, employees are free to resign at any time with or without cause or reason. Likewise, the Tribe may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without notice and for any lawful reason deemed appropriate by the Tribe for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all.

This policy is commonly referred to as “employment-at-will.” DISCLAIMER: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not intended to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.