Tribal Ranger Trainee — Launch Your Law Enforcement Career

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe seeks a Trainee in Ignacio, CO, aiming for a career in law enforcement. The trainee will attend an approved basic police-training course and, upon successful completion, will assume the Tribal Ranger position. The role requires multiple certifications, background checks, and fitness evaluations.

This entry-level program emphasizes rigorous selection, medical and psychological assessments, and a path to full Ranger duties within the Tribal law enforcement framework.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at hire.
• Within 1 year of service complete approved basic police-training course.
• Must qualify with handgun, shotgun, and rifle prior to certification.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation for SLEC.
• Must obtain Federal Deputy Special Officer Commission Card and Tribal Police Commission card.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and be insurable.
• No felony or domestic violence misdemeanor convictions.
• Must pass pre-employment medical exam annually.
• Must pass timed selection test (math, reading, grammar, incident report writing).
• Must pass annual timed Physical Agility test.
• Must pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must maintain excellent character and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete an approved basic police-training course.
• Upon successful completion of training, assume the Tribal Ranger position.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe seeks a Trainee in Ignacio, CO, aiming for a career in law enforcement. The trainee will attend an approved basic police-training course and, upon successful completion, will assume the Tribal Ranger position. The role requires multiple certifications, background checks, and fitness evaluations.

This entry-level program emphasizes rigorous selection, medical and psychological assessments, and a path to full Ranger duties within the Tribal law enforcement framework.