Tribal Police Officer (Atmore Area)

Tribal Police Officer (Atmore Area) (Full-Time)

Tribal policing combines professional law enforcement with deep respect for culture, community, and tradition. If you want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Department: Police Department
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Join Our Mission:
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.

About The Role:
The Tribal Police Officer is responsible for enforcing Tribal, Federal, and State laws; responding to calls for service; conducting investigations; making arrests; and ensuring the safety of the Tribal community. This position reflects PCI’s core values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrol Tribal lands and properties
• Respond to calls, complaints, and emergencies
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports
• Make arrests and serve warrants
• Testify in Tribal, State, and Federal Court
• Work independently and remain calm in high-stress situations

Core Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

Essential Competencies:

• Strong work performance, professionalism, and efficiency
• High integrity; earns public trust
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with Tribal, local, state, and federal agencies
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-stress situations
• Demonstrates maturity, accountability, and sound judgment
• Ability to make forcible arrests and maintain proficiency with issued firearms and less-lethal weapons
• Follows policies and procedures and communicates openly

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonuses and COLA increases

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

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.