Police Officer

Nhbpi; Fulton Township (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Education incentive

Night shift premium

PTO with rollover

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

NHBP Police Department seeks an experienced officer to patrol Tribal lands, conduct investigations, and serve citizens within Tribal jurisdiction. You will work to enhance public safety while respecting Native American culture and traditions.

The role includes training, testimony, and collaboration with other agencies, with opportunities for advancement, robust benefits, and tuition support through NHBP programs.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; travel; Emergency Vehicle Operation training in the academy and every 3 years.
• CPR/First Aid certification or able to obtain.
• Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening.
• If not MCOLES licensed, sponsorship to approved Michigan Police Academy and become MCOLES Certified within 12 months of hire.
• Five years of Police experience.
• MCOLES certified.
• BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission certified.
• Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Tribal Police Liaison to the community.
• Know and understand Native American culture to work with Tribal community values.
• Patrol assigned area, audit for safety, investigate violations, and conduct interviews.
• Receive briefing, secure information, and participate in required departmental training.
• Patrol on foot or by vehicle, issue warnings and citations for violations.
• Respond to calls, emergencies, and dispatches with sound judgment.
• Render first aid and manage incidents at scenes.
• Direct traffic around emergencies and disruptions as needed.
• Write crime reports and daily activity logs; support other departments.
• Assist other police departments and Tribal residents with safety and outreach.
• Train new officers and evaluate trainees.

Job description

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

Location: Fulton, MI

Posting Closes: 10-15-2026 at 9am

• 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 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
• Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off and 10-hr shifts with three consecutive days off.
• 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)
• 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 overall patrol and investigative duties for lands in federal trust property, serving citizens and residents within Tribal land and any additional jurisdiction pursuant to Tribal statute or government agreement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as a Tribal Police Liaison to the community to enhance good public relations.
• Know and understand the Native American culture, language, traditions and communities, in order to work with the Tribal community and promote its values.
• Patrol assigned area to include buildings and grounds, check locked doors and windows, and investigate suspicious activity or people; provide crime prevention, investigate incidents of criminal violations, civil infractions, and hunting and fishing violations, by conducting suspect and witness interviews, collecting evidence, and performing follow up duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Receive briefing upon arrival for duty; secure information, ask questions and participate in required departmental training and discussion of information.
• Patrol areas on foot or by motor vehicle; issue warnings and citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicles are observed..
• Respond to calls for service, emergency alarms and other dispatch calls; make decisions based on analysis of situation and facts.
• Dispense unruly crowds at public gatherings within Departmental guidelines.
• Render first aid at the scene of accidents, medical assistance calls, domestic violence calls and report findings.
• Direct and control traffic around fires, accidents and other disruptions as needed.
• Write and file with supervisor: crime reports, and daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes and tickets issued.
• Assist area police departments in carrying out their functions.
• Assist motorists and citizens living on Tribal land by delivering emergency messages, helping with flat tires, stalled vehicles and potential crime incidents.
• Train new officers in the field according to need and established schedules and guidelines; submit evaluations of trainee performance to supervisor.
• Appear and testify before courts as a subpoenaed witness and/or reporting officer of a crime in cases under adjudication.
• Maintain familiarity with assigned areas and area residents.
• Properly maintain department-issued personal equipment and assigned patrol vehicles.
• Adhere to safety practices as it relates to weapons and assigned vehicles.
• Participate in Tribal member activities and attend Tribal member events that support Tribal sovereignty, culture and customs.
• Interface and maintain effective relationships with Tribal and community members and co-workers. Support Indian Preference initiatives.
• Maintain familiarity and comply with all applicable rules, regulations and codes to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain and apply knowledge in the area of drugs/narcotics, i.e., abuse identification and the availability on the streets as it relates to routine patrol duties and detention procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information, correspondence, investigative details, and reports.
• If not MCOLES licensed, must be eligible for sponsorship to approved Michigan Police Academy and become MCOLES Certified within 12 months of hire.
  • Employees hired without this MCOLES License or who are attending a Michigan-approved academy will start at a reduced hourly rate until completion.
  • Upon proof of obtaining an MCOLES License the wage will increase to the standard rate of pay based on the employee’s skills and experience, to be disclosed upon an offer
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Understand or able to gain knowledge of and appreciate Native American culture and customs.
• Maintain a Valid driver’s license with good driving record; GSA certifiable and must be able to travel; complete Emergency Vehicle Operation training in the academy and once every 3 years.
• Possess CPR/First Aid certification or able to obtain as soon as training is available.
• Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards. Convictions for alcohol offenses or having a suspended driver’s license may disqualify an applicant.
• Successful completion of basic recruit training and firearms qualifications. And be able to pass the Federal Firearms Qualification Course of fire.
• Possess Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Law Enforcement Commission or obtain as soon as training becomes available.
• Applicant must sign a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
• Candidates selected for hire will be subject to a physical evaluation and psychological evaluation and employment will be contingent on the results of said test and evaluations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of Police experience.
• MCOLES certified.
• BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission certified.

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.