JOB DETAILS
Police Officer
CompanyPonca City Development Authority
LocationKaw City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 11, 2026
About The Company
Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) is a public trust, formed on July 1, 2003 to benefit Ponca City, Oklahoma. PCDA supports the existing industries with business retention and expansion programs, training opportunities and conference sponsorships to build market share. Visit our website for more information on recruiting, retention, marketing and financial opportunities that exist in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
About the Role
This job is being posted for Kaw Nation. The direct contact is Daniel Pappan at
KAW NATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: POLICE OFFICER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CHIEF OF POLICE
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: TRIBAL CHAIR
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a valid Driver License. BIA and/or CLEET Law Enforcement Certification preferred. Each officer should possess good communication skills and be in good physical condition. Weekend and nights required. Officers can not have a criminal background.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the drug screen or the background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.
KAW NATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: POLICE OFFICER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CHIEF OF POLICE
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: TRIBAL CHAIR
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a valid Driver License. BIA and/or CLEET Law Enforcement Certification preferred. Each officer should possess good communication skills and be in good physical condition. Weekend and nights required. Officers can not have a criminal background.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrol Kaw Nation land, investigate, enforce, and cite or arrest violators of CFR, Tribal Law, and State and Federal laws and refer to proper authorities.
- Makes assigned, periodic inspections and patrols of buildings and property.
- Performs duties assigned by patrol checklist including an examination of all doors, windows, and gates and reports any irregularities to the Police Supervisor.
- Prepare complete and accurate reports with all of the facts.
- Report any fire, theft, or other dangerous or irregular occurrences to his/her supervisor.
- Record and report description(s) of person(s), license tag(s), and automobile(s) of unauthorized person(s) on property.
- Record and submit an accurate log sheet at the end of the each shift, which in addition to regular duties and irregular occurrences, records temperature and weather conditions.
- Testify in Tribal, Federal, and State courts when necessary.
- Serve court documents such as arrests warrants, search warrants, summons, subpoenas, and civil papers.
- Responds to request(s) for assistance on land under tribal jurisdiction.
- Provide back-up services when requested to Newkirk City Police and Kay County Sheriff’s Department.
- Perform any other responsibilities related to Tribal Police as assigned by the immediate/controlling supervisor.
All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the drug screen or the background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.
Key Skills
Communication SkillsPhysical FitnessLaw EnforcementPatrollingInvestigatingReport WritingCourt TestimonyEmergency Response
Categories
Government & Public SectorSecurity & SafetySocial ServicesAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Police Officer will patrol Kaw Nation land, investigate violations of laws, and prepare reports on incidents. They will also respond to requests for assistance and serve court documents as needed.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
25
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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