Plans, develops, and administers the functions of the Cherokee Tribal Court security and Bailiff Duties in accordance with overall Tribal objectives while complying with Tribal, State, and Federal regulations. Charged with maintaining the safety of the Cherokee Justice Center and employees. This Officer shall provide primary security for court personnel and members of the public present in the Justice Center. This officer shall coordinate court security duties with the other Bailiff/s and court security personnel. This officer shall possess a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification.
- This position preforms all responsibilities incumbent upon a sworn law enforcement officer.
- Provide security, door marshal and bailiff duties as required by the court.
- Shall serve as Bailiff in all court proceedings.
- Maintain proficiency in the use of any assigned weapons and patrol
- Maintain all required certifications and licenses (state and Federal) and valid NC drivers’ license, as required, and made
- Serve warrants or other legal documents as required and assist other law enforcement agencies in locating and apprehending absconders or other wanted persons.
- Provide security for the Justice Center. This shall consist of foot patrols of the building and grounds, including but not limited to the public and employee PVA’s.
- Make visual inspections and when needed pat-downs of subjects entering the courtroom
- Assist Probation Officers on home visits, warrant services and warrantless searches of Probationer’s residences when
- Become certified in standardized field sobriety training and become proficient in recognizing impaired or otherwise intoxicated subjects in the
- Properly maintain assigned vehicle and other
- Perform all duties according to the safety guidelines and Tribal
- Participate in in-service, ongoing and specialized training (at least 40 hours), including firearms Become certified in less than lethal force, such as Tasers and OC spray.
- Assist Cherokee Indian Police Department as needed.
- Supervise work details and find appropriate CSW work
Experience: Three (3) years as a sworn patrol officer is required.
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification and CPR/First Aid Certification. Must pass the firearms qualification with a score of 90 or above. Must pass a physical examination and psychological evlauation within 30 days of hire. Must be in good standing and remain certifiable with the North Carolina Law Enforcement Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Must be able to pass a background and be eligible to receive and maintain an adjudication by a certified adjudicator.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
- Must have thorough knowledge of rules and regulations of the CIPD, Tribal, Federal, and State laws and codes pertaining to apprehensions and arrests, search and seizures, admissibility and rules of evidence, prosecution and court procedures, legal liabilities, and legal rights of general public and enrolled members of the EBCI.
- Requires knowledge of Tribal, Federal, and State laws and ordinances.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in pursuit situations, physically restrain subjects, and make arrests is required.
- Must have knowledge of police terminology and ten codes.
- Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, and to present information to groups of people in a clear and concise fashion is essential.
- Knowledge of EBCI trust lands, surrounding counties and landmarks is required.
- Requires the ability to conduct investigations, to gather and analyze facts and evidence, to prepare reports, and to formulate recommendations.
- Requires the ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple activities.
- Must have a working knowledge of computers and specified programs, including Microsoft Office.
- Must have organizational and administrative skills to maintain specified records, files, and logs and to compile data to generate reports/documents.
- Upon hire, minimum 40 hours of continuing education per year is required.
- Proficiency in the use of firearms and other supplied weapons is required.
- Yearly physical fitness evaluations are made to ensure, officers remain qualified to perform duties.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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