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    Law Enforcement Officer - Fort Thompson, United States - Department Of The Interior

    Department Of The Interior
    Department Of The Interior Fort Thompson, United States

    Found in: beBee S2 US - 3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Summary



    This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services in Fort Thompson, South Dakota and Lower Brule, South Dakota.



    This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units?

    "Position is being re-advertised to solicit additional candidates. If you have already applied, you do not need to re-apply unless you are updating your application packet."

    Duties

    • Performing law enforcement duties including investigation, apprehension, arrest, detention, or prosecution of persons violating applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
    • Conducting investigations of a number of complex and varied matters in a wide range of location, involving both geographically isolated and densely populated areas that involve locating, securing, and protecting crime scenes.
    • Collecting and/or seizing evidence, including correspondence, maps, historical information, exhibits, and photographs; then preserving and protecting it, and properly disposing of it upon completion of cases.
    • Controlling vehicular traffic and investigating traffic offenses and accidents involving operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fatalities, injuries, or property damage.
    • Testifying and presenting evidence to grand juries in cases involving felony violations.
    • Applying for and executing search and arrest warrants.
    • Performing surveillance of sites and suspects, often for extended periods of time, to obtain evidence, establish probable cause, or to link multiple suspects and events to probable criminal activity.
    • Serving as a technical specialist for the prosecution of cases in U.S. Magistrate Court, State, and local courts.
    • Familiarizing other law enforcement personnel with Federal and State laws governing applicable laws and provides training in law enforcement skills, techniques, and practices to prevent and/or detect illegal activities.
    • Conducting analyses to assess the existing level and type of resources devoted to the program, including the development and compilation of evaluation reports with recommendations on improvements.
    • Representing the BIA OJS in all technical phases of law enforcement in the Agency's relations with Tribal and BIA officials, other Federal agencies, and state/local governments.
    • Assisting in maintaining liaison with a variety of organizations within the BIA, and outside law enforcement agencies.
    • Provide technical and supervisory responsibilities to plan, direct, implement, evaluate, and coordinate the functions of the Law Enforcement Program.