CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES

OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278

PABLO MT  59855

406.675.2700

PERSONNEL OFFICE FAX:  406.226.2562

Website: csktribes.org

E-mail: cory.clairmont@cskt.org

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TITLE:                                   Communications Officer

LOCATION:                          Law & Order Department – Pablo, MT

SALARY:                              $20.02 per hour

CLOSING DATE:                Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a six-month probationary period.

DUTIES:

Dispatching:

• Responsible for the operation of the base station radio and must be familiar with FCC rules and regulations.
• Responsible for dispatching the Tribal police to the scene of any criminal activity and getting facts relating to the activity.
• Responsible for dispatching the Tribal Fish and Game officers to investigate reports of any fish and game violations.
• Responsible for dispatching officers, wreckers, ambulances, fire departments, etc. where and when needed.
• Responsible for dispatching for search and rescue team.
• Responsible for dispatching for hazardous materials team (HAZ-MAT)
• Responsible for monitoring BIA fire control radio traffic.
• Responsible for dispatching dive/rescue team.
• Responsible for notifying officers of attempt to locates (ATL’S), pick-up and hold (PUH) warrants, etc. from the Tribal police, and or other jurisdictions. (Lake County SO, Ronan PD, etc).
• Responsible for making arrangements for repairs of the base station radio and the portables.

Reports:

• Shall complete all required reports and turn them in a timely manner.
• Maintain the police radio log in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Record all complaints received: accidents, Haz-Mat emergencies, animal emergencies, any requests for assistance, referrals, etc.
• Shall serve legal papers whenever possible, i.e. subpoenas, warrants, civil suits, restraining orders, court orders, summons, eviction notices, and/or writs of execution. Route all legal papers to officers for service in their assigned areas.
• Shall provide information to the Public when requested.
• Shall notify officers of upcoming trials that they need to attend, also notify them of any Tribal events they need to be aware of.

Investigations:

• Monitor alarm systems for any tribal and/or privately owned business on the reservation.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• No felony convictions ever.
• No misdemeanor convictions in the past year except minor traffic.
• Must possess a valid Montana driver’s license.
• Must meet minimum department medical standards.
• Must never have had a misdemeanor conviction involving child abuse, a sex offense, and assault with a weapon or violent crime against a person or domestic abuse.
• Must not have any record of habitual use of alcohol within the past 5 years.
• Must not have any record or history of drug abuse within the past five years.
• Must not be a subject of a current investigation involving criminal activities, including indictments.
• Must not have three or more moving violations, in the past 2 years.
• Must not have a driving while intoxicated or reckless driving conviction within the past 3 years.
• Must not have been dismissed, or resigned from law enforcement work due to threat of disciplinary action that could result in termination of employment, during the past 3 years.

SUBMIT:

1. Completed Tribal employment application (resumes are not accepted).
2. Copies of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates.

1. Copy of a valid Montana driver’s license.
2. If you are claiming Veterans Preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted with the application.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, telephone 406.675.2700 ext. 1040.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Craige Couture, Chief of Police @ 675.2700, ext. 1104 or Louis Fiddler, Captain at ext. 1107.