Position Summary
This is a trainee position for uncertified individuals interested in a career in law enforcement with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.The trainee will be required to attend and successfully complete an approved basic police-training course.Upon successful completion of training curriculum requirements, incumbent will assume the Tribal Ranger position. This position is a grade N12; pay is $27.56/hour.
Closing Date
This position is open until filled.
Education and Experience
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at date of hire.
- Within 1 year of service employee must successfully complete 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.
- Must be able to qualify with a department issued handgun, shotgun, and rifle prior to certification as a patrol ranger and maintain this qualification throughout employment.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive Law Enforcement background investigation to obtain the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) before completion of the Trainee program and maintain it throughout employment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Deputy Special Officer Commission Card and Tribal Police Commission card upon completion of the approved basic police-training course and the FTO program.
- Must maintain a telephone for emergency calls.
- Must have a valid Driver's License for state of residency and must be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.
- Must never have been convicted of a felony or a crime of misdemeanor domestic violence in Tribal, State or Federal court. Must not have been convicted of or placed on a deferred judgment for any misdemeanor crime for one year prior to appointment.Must never have been convicted of a wildlife violation.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam and annually thereafter.
- Must successfully pass a timed Tribal Ranger Trainee Selection Test prior to being selected to participate in the interview process. The test will consist of mathematics, reading comprehension, grammar, and incident report writing.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment timed Physical Agility test and if hired, annually thereafter.The test will consist of a serpentine run, 150 lb. body drag, 3' barrier vault, bed search, stair climb, 5' 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 Criminal History and fingerprint check.
- Must pass a LE pre-employment drug test.
Company
Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Job Location
Ignacio, CO
Hiring Preference
TERO Preference.