Police Officer

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi; Fulton Township (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $3,000–$5,000

Lateral pay up to $33.40/hr

Night shift premium $1.00/hr

Education incentive up to $1,000

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/yr

401(k) with 5% employee contribution

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is seeking a Police Officer to patrol tribal lands and enforce laws across tribal and cross-deputized jurisdictions. The role works under the Chief of Police and emphasizes community relations, investigations, and rapid response to incidents on Tribal lands in Fulton, MI.

The position requires a valid MCOLES license, a high school diploma or GED, and comprehensive background screening.

Qualifications

• Possess valid MCOLES license or reactivate immediately upon hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record; complete EVOC training every 3 years.
• CPR/First Aid certified or become certified within 90 days of hire.
• Complete and pass comprehensive background investigation and drug screening.
• Successfully completed basic recruit training and firearms qualification; pass approved firearms qualification within 1 year of hire.
• Possess Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Law Enforcement Commission or obtain as training becomes available.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle and enforce laws.
• Investigate and prevent crimes, civil infractions, and accidents.
• Respond to calls for service and emergencies; render first aid when needed.
• Train new officers and evaluate trainee performance.
• Appear and testify in courts as needed.
• Maintain equipment and enforce safety practices.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Starting at $30.00 to $33.40/hr.

Location: Fulton, MI

• Lateral Pay Consideration: $33.40/hr. for candidates with at least 3 years of prior qualifying law enforcement experience.
• Signing Bonus: $3,000 - $5,000 depending on prior law enforcement experience, paid in installments over the first two (2) years of employment.

JOB TITLE: Police Officer

Supervisor: Chief of Police

Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Starting at $30.00 to $33.40/hr.

Location: Fulton, MI

Posting Closes: 09-11-2026 at 9am

Compensation & Incentive Opportunities

• Lateral Pay Consideration: $33.40/hr. for candidates with at least 3 years of prior qualifying law enforcement experience.
• Signing Bonus: $3,000 - $5,000 depending on prior law enforcement experience, paid in installments over the first two (2) years of employment.

• Cross Training/Public Safety Certification: Higher rate of pay (Sergeant rate) for firefighting certification.
• Shift Premium: $1.00/hr. for night shift.
• Overtime: Double time rate of pay for over 92 hrs. of work.
• Education Incentive: Eligible Officers may receive a one-time education bonus ranging from $250 - $1,000 based on highest degree obtained.
• Instructor Incentive Pay: Eligible officers may receive $100/month for each approved law enforcement instructor certification (e.g., MCOLES, FLETC firearms instructor, taser, etc.).
• Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off and 10-hr shifts with three consecutive days off.

Excellent Benefit Package for Eligible Team Members

• Employees contribute approx. $70.00/mo. towards medical, dental, and vision insurance
• MERS retirement with 2.5 multiplier (employee contributes approx. 5%, vested after 1 year)
• Employee funded 401(k) option - no employer match
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
• 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Care FSA
• 14 paid holidays + three Mental Health days
• PTO accrual rate of four weeks with annual rollover
• Eligible for up to $6000/annual tuition reimbursement with paid time off to attend approved high education courses
• Employee wellness and fitness programs
• Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Position Summary

This position performs the overall patrolling and investigative duties for lands in federal trust, citizens living on Tribal land and Tribal property and any additional jurisdiction pursuant to Tribal statute or cross deputization agreement. NHBP currently holds multiple cross-deputization agreements with Calhoun, Branch, St. Joseph counties, Emmett Charter Township, Union City and the Village of Athens.

Essential Functions

• Act as a Tribal Police Liaison to the community to enhance good public relations.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of Native American culture, language, traditions and communities, participate in Tribal Member activities and attend Tribal events that support Tribal sovereignty, culture and customs to deliver the highest standard of services.
• Patrol assigned areas, on foot or by motor vehicle, to include buildings and grounds, and check locked doors and windows; direct and control traffic around fires, accidents and other disruptions as needed; issue warnings and citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicles are observed; make arrests for violations of the laws.
• Investigate and prevent all types of crimes, civil infractions, accidents, and suspicious activity and people;
• Perform follow up duties on crimes/accident as directed by supervisor; interview suspects and witnesses; collect evidence and facts.
• Receive briefing upon arrival for duty; secure information, ask questions and participate in required departmental training and discussion.
• Respond to calls for service, emergency alarms and other dispatched calls; make decisions based on analysis of situation and facts.
• Disperse unruly crowds at public gatherings within Departmental guidelines.
• Render first aid at the scene of incidents, accidents, medical assistance calls, and domestic violence calls.
• Identify, pursue and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Write and file with supervisor: incident reports and daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes and tickets issued.
• Assist area police departments in carrying out their functions.
• Deliver emergency messages to citizens residing on Tribal land and help motorists with flat tires and stalled vehicles.
• Train new officers in the field according to established schedules and guidelines; submit evaluations of trainee performance to supervisor.
• Appear and truthfully and impartially testify in courts as a subpoenaed witness and/or reporting officer.
• Develop familiarity with the assigned areas and presence of individuals that may be living in those areas.
• Properly maintain issued equipment and vehicles assigned for patrol.
• Adhere to all safety practices applicable in performing duties.
• Capably interface and maintain effective relationships with Tribal Members, members of the public, and co-workers.
• Develop familiarity and comply with all Tribal and applicable state or local rules, regulations and codes to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of drugs/narcotics, such as abuse identification and the availability on the streets as it relates to routine patrol duties and detention procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed/required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess valid MCOLES license or, if license has lapsed or inactive, reactivate immediately upon hire.
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Understand or gain knowledge of and appreciate the Native American culture and customs.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record; complete Emergency Vehicle Operation training in the academy and once every 3 years.
• CPR/First Aid certified or become certified within 90 days of hire.
• Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.
• Successfully completed basic recruit training and firearms qualifications. Pass approved firearms qualification courses within 1 year of hire.
• Possess Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Law Enforcement Commission or obtain as soon as training becomes available.
• Agree to and sign Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
• Pass a physical evaluation and psychological evaluation upon hire and as otherwise ordered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of Police experience.

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional confidentiality provisions.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preference to NHBP Tribal Citizens, spouse/parents of NHBP Citizens, and members of other federally and Tribally recognized tribes.