Police Officer (Lateral)

Job overview

The Police Officer (Lateral) role is onsite in Peach Springs, AZ, serving the Hualapai reservation. Compensation is $63,356–$79,123 per year. The position is part of the Hualapai Police Department. Under general supervision, the officer maintains law and order, responds to emergencies, and investigates suspected crimes and traffic incidents. The role also supports community safety through traffic and crowd control, surveillance, and collaboration with community members and law enforcement partners.

What you'll do

• Maintain law and order within the Hualapai reservation
• respond to emergency calls, traffic accidents, confrontations, altercations, and disorderly conduct
• conduct traffic and night surveillance activities
• operate a breath analyzer and other police equipment
• investigate misdemeanors, felonies, traffic accidents, burglary, and vandalism
• prepare daily reports
• work with community members and task forces
• collect and analyze evidence and coordinate with investigators and prosecutors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police officer

lateral officer

peach springs az

hualapai tribe

law enforcement

community policing

criminal investigations

traffic safety

arizona post certified

high school diploma or ged

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires one year as an Arizona POST-certified officer, a valid Arizona driver license, a high school diploma or GED, and successful physical aptitude, background, polygraph, and drug screening. Applicants must be at least 21 and meet the stated record requirements.

About the employer

Hualapai Tribe is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.