Police Sergeant - Shift Command & Dispatch Lead

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, CO is seeking an experienced police officer who will coordinate the efforts of officers and dispatchers to achieve the department's objectives. In the absence of the Police Lieutenant, this role will command the Southern Ute Police Department.

The position is graded N17; pay is $44.31/hour. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, 4 years in law enforcement with 3 years as an officer, active POST certification or equivalent training, and at least 1

Qualifications

• Must have a High school Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have 4 years of experience in law enforcement, 3 years of which as a Police Officer.
• 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 1 year of supervisory experience or 1 year as a certified Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Must have knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Must 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 year 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 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.
• Must pass a LE pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the efforts of the officers and dispatchers to achieve the objectives of the Police Department.
• In the absence of the Police Lieutenant will command the Southern Ute Police Department.

Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent

Active and current POST certification or accredited police academy

1 year supervisory experience or 1 year as a Field Training Officer (FTO)

Job description

Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, CO is seeking an experienced police officer who will coordinate the efforts of officers and dispatchers to achieve the department's objectives. In the absence of the Police Lieutenant, this role will command the Southern Ute Police Department.

The position is graded N17; pay is $44.31/hour. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, 4 years in law enforcement with 3 years as an officer, active POST certification or equivalent training, and at least 1