Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Chief of Police, Southern Ute Indian Tribe – Under the general supervision of the Justice & Regulatory Director, provides consistent and fair law enforcement and public safety services for persons living within the exterior boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Plans, organizes, and directs the programs and activities of the Police Department. Starts at $133,054/year, great benefits, potential sign-on bonus, DOE. Review qualifications & apply online at https://careers.southernute.com/pfund.
Education and Experience
Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must have an AA/AS in Criminal Justice and 8 years in law enforcement, including 4 years of experience in police administration with demonstrated experience in handling budgets, internal investigations, staff supervision, and public speaking OR a total of 10 years in the criminal justice system, including 4 years of experience in police administration with demonstrated experience in handling budgets, internal investigations, staff supervision, and public speaking.
Must have successfully completed the approved basic police training course conducted at the Indian Police Academy or similar accredited police academy substantially meeting or exceeding the level of training provided by the Indian Police Academy or a respective State POST certification.
The certification from such academy or POST must be active and current and must be maintained through the duration of employment.
Must have knowledge of tribal law, criminal jurisdiction, and Public Law 93-638 Contracts.
Must have and maintain handgun certification throughout duration of employment.
Must pass a comprehensive Law Enforcement background investigation to obtain and maintain the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) prior to and throughout employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Deputy Special Officer Commission Card within year of appointment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Police Commission card within 90 days of appointment.
Must maintain a telephone for emergency calls.
Must have a valid Driver’s License for state of residency and be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.
Must never have been convicted of a felony or a crime of misdemeanor domestic violence in State, Tribal or Federal court. Must not have been convicted of or placed on a deferred judgment for any misdemeanor crime for 1 year prior to appt.
Must not have a restraining order or order of protection.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam and annually thereafter.
Must successfully pass a timed Physical Agility test during the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.
The test will consist of a serpentine run, 150 lb. body drag, 3ft barrier vault, bed search, stair climb, 5ft barrier up & over, tunnel crawl and a lift & carry.
Must pass a psychological evaluation prior to employment.
Must be of excellent character and reputation and pass a thorough background check including fingerprints, and pre-employment drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a department with no less than 40 commissioned and support personnel.
Knowledge of:
The Southern Ute Tribal criminal justice system.
25 CFR Part 12 Indian Country Law Enforcement
Indian Country (18 U.S.C. § 1151)
General Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. § 1152)
Major Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. § 1153)
Violence Against Women Act
Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe, 435 U.S. 191 (1978)
Negotiated and Executed Indian Country Cross-Deputization Agreements
Negotiated and Executed Indian Country Mutual Aid Agreements
Certification in advanced leadership training program (e.g. F.B.I. National Academy, Southern Police Institute Police Administration and Command, Northwestern Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command, FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, etc.).
Demonstrated knowledge of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives investigations and community engagement.
Hiring Preference TERO Preference.
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Education and Experience
Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must have an AA/AS in Criminal Justice and 8 years in law enforcement, including 4 years of experience in police administration with demonstrated experience in handling budgets, internal investigations, staff supervision, and public speaking OR a total of 10 years in the criminal justice system, including 4 years of experience in police administration with demonstrated experience in handling budgets, internal investigations, staff supervision, and public speaking.
Must have successfully completed the approved basic police training course conducted at the Indian Police Academy or similar accredited police academy substantially meeting or exceeding the level of training provided by the Indian Police Academy or a respective State POST certification.
The certification from such academy or POST must be active and current and must be maintained through the duration of employment.
Must have knowledge of tribal law, criminal jurisdiction, and Public Law 93-638 Contracts.
Must have and maintain handgun certification throughout duration of employment.
Must pass a comprehensive Law Enforcement background investigation to obtain and maintain the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) prior to and throughout employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Deputy Special Officer Commission Card within year of appointment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Police Commission card within 90 days of appointment.
Must maintain a telephone for emergency calls.
Must have a valid Driver’s License for state of residency and be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.
Must never have been convicted of a felony or a crime of misdemeanor domestic violence in State, Tribal or Federal court. Must not have been convicted of or placed on a deferred judgment for any misdemeanor crime for 1 year prior to appt.
Must not have a restraining order or order of protection.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam and annually thereafter.
Must successfully pass a timed Physical Agility test during the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.
The test will consist of a serpentine run, 150 lb. body drag, 3ft barrier vault, bed search, stair climb, 5ft barrier up & over, tunnel crawl and a lift & carry.
Must pass a psychological evaluation prior to employment.
Must be of excellent character and reputation and pass a thorough background check including fingerprints, and pre-employment drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a department with no less than 40 commissioned and support personnel.
Knowledge of:
The Southern Ute Tribal criminal justice system.
25 CFR Part 12 Indian Country Law Enforcement
Indian Country (18 U.S.C. § 1151)
General Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. § 1152)
Major Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. § 1153)
Violence Against Women Act
Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe, 435 U.S. 191 (1978)
Negotiated and Executed Indian Country Cross-Deputization Agreements
Negotiated and Executed Indian Country Mutual Aid Agreements
Certification in advanced leadership training program (e.g. F.B.I. National Academy, Southern Police Institute Police Administration and Command, Northwestern Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command, FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, etc.).
Demonstrated knowledge of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives investigations and community engagement.
Hiring Preference TERO Preference.
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