Lead Tribal Security Officer

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Lead Tribal Security Officer to oversee security across Tribal facilities in Winnebago. You will enforce policies and ordinances, coordinate patrols, manage post assignments, and supervise security staff to ensure a safe and compliant environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing footage, delivering training, liaising with Tribal and local agencies, preparing incident reports, and maintaining security logs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of tribal, state, and local laws relating to domestic violence and crime victims.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher).
• Ability to interview victims and communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• CPR and AED certification required.
• Ability to shovel snow, sweep entrances, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Patrols and secures all areas of multiple Tribal properties; maintains post assignments.
• Maintains knowledge of health and security policies and ensures compliance by residents.
• Supervises officers, manages shift schedules, assigns routes, and monitors performance.
• Reviews and approves security footage and door access as needed.
• Develops and delivers training programs on emergencies and conflict resolution.
• Acts as main contact between security team, program management, and external agencies.
• Maintains communication with Tribal security officers and employees for effective information flow.
• Completes incident reports and routes them to supervisors.
• Responds to emergencies; reports hazards and cooperates with law enforcement.
• Develops safety policies and assigns roles for community security.
• Trains staff in fogging and disinfecting tribal buildings when required.
• Assists other departments with health and safety duties.
• Monitors activities on Tribal property; conducts routine safety checks.
• Keeps logs and inventory of security hardware and badges.
• Performs scheduled walkthroughs to ensure locks and lights.
• Maintains post during shifts; conducts surveillance checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Legal terminology knowledge

Advanced computer skills

Interpersonal communication

CPR/AED certification

Project management

Interviewing victims

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Publisher

Job description

Lead Tribal Security Officer

Reports to: Assistant Physical Resource Director
Effective Date: July 21, 2026
Salary (Grade): Grade 14 Entry $20.63
Status: Reg. Full-Time, (Non-Exempt)
Location: Winnebago Nebraska 68071

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Job Purpose & Position Overview

This position is located at the Winnebago Physical Resource Department (PRD) in Winnebago, Nebraska. The purpose of this position is to provide essential security functions to ensure that Tribal facilities and properties are secure, with a primary focus on enforcing policies and ordinances. Additional duties will include maintaining a healthy and safe work environment for the tribal properties.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Performs regular duties according to established procedures, patrols and secures all areas of multiple Tribal properties, and maintains proper post assignments according to daily schedule and, at times, a rotation schedule between properties and a weekly schedule.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of health and security policies and mandates in effect for the Winnebago community and ensures that all Winnebago residents follow prescribed behaviors, ordinances, curfews, etc.
• Supervises officers, maintains shift schedules, assigns patrol routes, and monitors performance.
• Reviews and approves security footage and door access as needed.
• Develops and delivers training programs for officers on emergency procedures and conflict resolution.
• Acts as the primary point of contact between the security team, program management, and external agencies (e.g., local law enforcement, emergency management, and fire departments).
• Maintains clear communication with other Tribal Security Officers, Tribal law enforcement and Tribal employees to ensure effective dissemination of information.
• Completes reports for all incidents on appropriate forms and routes them to supervisor.
• Responds to emergencies on Tribal property according to established procedures, watches for and reports all safety and health hazards, and cooperates with Tribal/local law enforcement officers as required.
• Develops policies and procedures for assessing safety and security of community members and provides a clear definition of roles, responsibilities, and interaction with victims.
• Will be trained, in‑house, for fogging and disinfecting a tribal building either scheduled or after any positive cases of health infections in the community.
• Assists other Physical Resource Departments with any health and safety duties as needed.
• Will be present, assess and report all activities associated with public safety indoors and outside of tribal buildings.
• Will perform and maintain seasonal duties around the perimeter of tribal buildings, which includes shoveling and salting entrances/exits to ensure community members, employees and visitors can enter and exit each building safely as needed.
• Will clear debris from tribal areas and dispose of it properly.
• Maintains logs and inventory of security hardware, radios, access badges, and safety equipment.
• Completes logs and reports and submits them in a timely manner to supervisor.
• Performs scheduled walk‑throughs of tribal buildings to ensure door locks, emergency exit lights, any hazards or damage are reported and walkways are safely accessible.
• Remains at designated post throughout scheduled shift.
• Will evaluate tribal properties through surveillance video and complete thorough checks of all tribal buildings.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• A driver’s license is required.
• Must have knowledge of appropriate Tribal, state, and local laws relating to domestic violence and crime victims, legal terminology, and court practices and procedures.
• Must have advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Must be able to interview victims and obtain relevant information, communicating effectively in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills, including strong organizational, detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be certified in CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
• Must be able to shovel snow, sweep entrances, and pick up debris.
• Must be able to organize, recognize, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for each tribal building.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Must be available to work evening and weekend hours.
• Must possess ability to work independently, under supervision, and in a team‑based and goal‑oriented environment.
• Must demonstrate project management skills, including facility in managing and prioritizing projects with multiple and often competing deadlines, and ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment drug screen.
• Local travel required.

Education Preference

High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Training Requirements

• As directed by management.
• Crowd control, use of force, workplace violence, and theft prevention.

Physical Requirements

• Normal office work which includes the ability to lift to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

Mental Requirements

• Reading, writing, calculating.
• Above average social interaction skills.
• Reasoning/analysis.
• Works with minimal to no supervision.
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Language Requirements

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to employ professional verbal and written communication skills continually and effectively.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.