Investigator / MMIP Coordinator

Overview

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:
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations on missing persons, juvenile-related incidents and other crime-related incidents when requested
• Respond to the scene of missing persons, juvenile abuse and other major crimes
• Interview all persons connected with all aspects of investigations
• Develop contacts and information sources concerning missing persons and juvenile-related cases
• Refer cases involving juveniles to PCFS in a timely manner and cooperate with representatives of PCFS
• Identify, collect, preserve and process all physical evidence, including taking detailed photographs and latent prints
• Prepare comprehensive written incident/crime reports
• Coordinate and cooperate with members of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, acting as the PTR point-of-contact for such agencies
• In concert with PCFS, provide community outreach, including the development and presentation of prevention strategies
• Assist with other PTR investigations which could have a nexus to community members going missing or being abused, and/or juveniles running away from home
• Be capable of being on-call and flexing hours of work to meet the demands of the position
• Assist with Ranger Patrol responsibilities as needed and attend required department-training
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government.

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

BENEFITS:
The Pechanga Band offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package for all full-time employees. Benefits include the following:
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
• Retirement – 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match
• Health & Wellness Coverage – Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and Long Term Disability – $25,000 employer paid life and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage – Disability, Accident, Cancer, Life, and Hospital Confinement
• Legal Shield and Identity Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities – For pre-approved specific, job related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Face-to-face counseling, Legal assistance, Financial assistance, ID recovery, Tobacco cessation, Dependent care and Daily living resources, and Crisis consultation