Tribal Police Officer (Atmore Area)

Job Announcement: HR2026:03
Position Title: Tribal Police Officer (Atmore Area)
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Police Department
Division: Public Safety
Immediate Supervisor: Corporal
Department Director: Police Chief
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Closing Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 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. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

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. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions
Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class:

• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of employment experience as a certified police officer required.
• Must possess an Alabama Peace Officer Commission certification for law enforcement.
• Must obtain BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission (S.L.E.C.) within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• Must obtain other related commissions as identified and required after official date of hire in this position.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and twist for an extended period of time as well as climb, lift, hold, and move objects weighing a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must maintain the ability to testify in Tribal, Federal, and State Court (no Giglio restrictions permitted).
• Must meet approved age, mental, physical, and medical requirements set forth by the Alabama Police Officers Standards and Training Commission and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Absolute confidentiality.
• Must possess a work history that includes strong work performance and efficiency.
• Must possess character that earns the confidence of the people and minimizes public criticism or complaints.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Must possess a good working relationship with other law enforcement departments and related agencies on a tribal, local, state and federal level.
• Ability to perform tasks in dynamic and stressful circumstances; includes ability to maintain control of emotions and actions and to make rapid decisions.
• Must possess a high level of maturity.
• The ability to make a forcible arrest and to effectively employ and maintain proficiency with a variety of Department-issued firearms and less lethal weapon systems.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

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.