SUMMARY:
The PTR Investigator/MMIP (Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons) Coordinator will be expected to respond to all missing persons/runaway juvenile incidents on the reservation; perform preliminary and follow-up investigations on missing persons and juvenile-related incidents; ensure missing persons are reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency and entered into missing persons justice information systems; liaise between law enforcement and family, and with Pechanga Child and Family Services (PCFS) when appropriate; ensure timely and accurate bi-directional flow of pertinent information; request appropriate missing persons alerts; build rapport and trust with victims’ families; build relationships with colleagues from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in an effort to promote effective coordination with such agencies.
Additionally, the Investigator/MMIP Coordinator will attend investigative trainings, conferences and roundtable discussions that promote current and best-practice solutions to mitigating the MMIP crisis; be expected to update the PTR missing persons response protocols; and in concert with PCFS, coordinate with Pechanga’s school and youth programs on culturally and age-appropriate prevention strategies and training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or GED equivalent required
Must be 21 years of age
Minimum of five years’ experience in a law enforcement or security related field required OR
A combination of previous law enforcement experience and three years working as a PTR Ranger required
Minimum of three full-time years’ experience conducting criminal investigations required
Training in missing persons, human trafficking and other criminal investigations preferred
Must be willing and able to complete a state or federal investigator training program with one year of date of hire required
Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required
Current P.C. 832 training, both classroom and firearms through an accredited/recognized training facility required
Must be in good physical condition and must be able to meet all the physical demands of the position
Must have or obtain a guard card and firearms permit from the state of California as an armed security officer from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services prior to employment or promotion
Must have a good understanding of and the ability to use computers and supporting applications. Must be proficient with Microsoft (i.e. Word, Excel, and feel comfortable with working on other computer related programs)
Knowledge of FEMA approved Standardized Emergency Management principles (SEMS/NIMS) or ability to obtain within one year of appointment
Must have no record of felony arrests or convictions. No DUI, alcohol or drug related offenses within the last year
Must have the ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident or injury, and random testing
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation
COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT:
PECHANGA GOVERNMENT CENTER
12705 PECHANGA ROAD TEMECULA, CA 92592
WWW.PECHANGA-NSN.GOV
Send application and resume to:
Email: HR@PECHANGA-NSN.GOV
Fax: 951-587-2209
