Why Start a Career with Mohegan Police Department?
The Mohegan Tribal Police offers a unique policing experience rarely found in other departments. This line of police work provides unique experiences that differ from one day to the other. The Mohegan Tribe is a sovereign, federally recognized Tribal Nation with approximately 150 residents and thousands of employees working for its government and business properties.
Additionally, the Tribe’s flagship property, Mohegan Sun, and its many entertainment and recreation offerings attract thousands of visitors daily whom we are also sworn to protect and serve. If you’re looking for police work that offers a variety of unique job duties, the Mohegan Tribal Police may be the right fit for you.
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Incumbent in this position assists the Chief of Police with the supervision and administration of the Police Department. Also assumes responsibility for the Police Department in the absence of the Chief of Police.
Monitors emergency alarms, answers emergency telephone calls and dispatches Fire, Medical, Police, and Security personnel, as appropriate.
Incumbent provides high-level administrative support to a senior executive or elected officials by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, and travel for executives. Incumbent is expected to maintain an advanced level of accountability and problem solving and demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills.
This position is responsible for the overall administration and operation of the Public Safety Department which includes the Police, Fire, Protective Services, Medical Control Advisor, Telecommunications, Emergency Medical Services, Surveillance and the Surveillance Technical Department.
Provides consultation and recommendations to Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) regarding security and surveillance operations for all properties or Management Agreements; including audit of entity and recommendations for staff development or training needs to protect the interests of the Mohegan Tribe. Consults when needed on other Public Safety Department areas.
Monitors emergency alarms, answers emergency telephone calls and dispatches Fire, Medical, Police, and Security personnel, as appropriate. Supervises Dispatch staff.
Incumbent assists the Police Lieutenant with the operational supervision and administration of the Police Department. Master Sergeant will have direct supervision of sergeants and assure compliance with department policies and procedures.
Incumbent protects the lives, peace and property rights of citizens. Guards public safety and enforces all laws and ordinances under the jurisdiction of the Police Department.
Incumbent serves as shift commander, organizing and directing the activities of subordinate officers/personnel.
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Employee Reviews
There are many reasons that I enjoy working at the Mohegan Tribal Police Department. Getting time off is important, and I have found that the administration will do whatever they can to grant your time off requests. Whether you are talking to another officer, a supervisor, a member of the administration, or a representative of any other department within public safety or the Tribal government, they speak and listen to you and not at you. They listen to what you have to say and respond accordingly. It’s just very comfortable working for the Mohegan Tribal Police Department and the Mohegan Tribe.
