Patrol Officer I

Ignacio, CO
Southern Ute Police Department

Southern UTE

POSITION SUMMARY: Patrols the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and is responsible for preserving the life and property of all citizens within the Tribal Community.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Ignacio, CO
Starting Pay Range: $28.60/hour – $35.75/hour DOE
Potential Sign-on Bonus of $3,000-$5,000
Excellent Benefits
Apply online at: https://careers.southernute.com/pfund

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Protects the life, property, and rights of all citizens.
  2. Patrols the Southern Ute Indian Reservation looking for any unusual or suspicious situations; check individuals whose conduct or presence seems
  3. suspicious; be alert to possible stolen, improperly operated or illegally parked vehicles.
  4. Responds to calls from the public, law enforcement departments and divisions, and other requesting agencies for assistance, including emergencies, criminal investigations, accidents, and requests for assistance.
  5. Cooperates with other law enforcement officers in conducting investigations and making arrests on reservation land.
  6. Enforces all Tribal Laws, Federal Laws, and provisions of the Indian Civil Rights Act, arresting violators and arranging for proper disposition, transport, and care of prisoners.
  7. Provides traffic control and responds to medical emergencies when required or requested.
  8. Provides supervisor with timely and accurately detailed reports of all incidents and investigations occurring during tour of duty.
  9. Establishes and maintains positive relations with Federal, State, and local agencies, to include Police and Fire Departments, Social Services, and Schools.
  10. Represents the Southern Ute Police Department in a positive manner by treating all individuals with respect and enforcing the law courteously and appropriately.
  11. Notifies supervisor in emergency cases where jurisdiction is in question and has to be determined.
  12. Attends staff meetings and training as requested.
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have High School Degree or Equivalent.

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, or be able to obtain, knowledge of the Southern Ute Tribal criminal justice system.

Must maintain handgun certification throughout duration of employment.

Must pass a comprehensive Law Enforcement background investigation prior to (or, as a condition of employment) employment to obtain the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC)

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 fingerprints and pre-employment drug testing.

Apply online at: https://careers.southernute.com/pfund

TERO Preference; all applicants are welcome.