- 22000 Hwy 76 Pauma Valley, CA 92061
- (760) 742-3771
The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
1. Patrol the La Jolla Indian Reservation to enforce tribal laws and protect the life and property of tribal members.
2. Detain violators of tribal laws, state of California law, and Federal law
3. Surveillance work
4. Assist in the execution of writs and court orders
5. Prepare reports
6. Testify in the San Diego Superior Court, Tribal Court, and Federal Court
7. Handle any disorderly conduct
8. Drug surveillance and/or related problems in the community
9. Interacting with and mentoring tribal youth
1. At least five years’ experience as a sworn Peace Officer with a California Law Enforcement Agency. Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. Police Academy.
2. Certified Law Enforcement Agency.
3. Applicant must have a current valid Driver’s License
4. Ability to pass a stringent background and credit check. Also, they must not have been convicted of a felony and not have a misdemeanor conviction of crimes involving public trust, domestic violence, battery, child abuse, or crimes under the color of authority.
5. High School Diploma / GED required.
6. Ability to drive and operate a winch on a 4×4 vehicle.
7. Knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures and applicable tribal, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; familiar with PL280.
8. Knowledge of community-based policing principles and practices.
9. Skill in managing situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially.
10. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with tribal members and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
11. CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
12. Must have computer skills (Microsoft Word)
13. Must be able to work holidays, split shifts, nights, and weekends
14. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
15. Mandatory drug testing required
16. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
17. Indian Preference is given to Enrolled Members of a Federally Recognized Tribe. Applicants who are claiming Indian Preference, please indicate your Tribal Member information on your application/resume.
The Tribal Council may consider and waive certain qualifications based on an evaluation of the experience of the individual applicant.
Indian preference policy: In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 472), preference for filling this vacancy will be given to qualified Indian candidates who present proof of eligibility for Indian Preference. Verification on BIA form 5-4432 or form Tribal ID card must be provided with the application. For the purpose of this policy, Indian/Native American is defined as an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.
NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: The la Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians is committed to maintaining a drug-free working environment and to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, 45CFR, subpart F. The interested candidate must be able to pass a drug-screening test and maintain a drug-free and professional working environment.
