Patrol Officer Trainee - 8/7/2026

About the role

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 completion of the required trainings and certifications, incumbent will assume the position of Patrol Officer.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete an approved basic police-training course.
• Qualify with a handgun prior to certification as a patrol officer and maintain this qualification throughout employment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain a telephone for emergency calls.
• Have a valid Driver’s License for state of residency and be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.
• Never have been convicted of a felony or a crime of misdemeanor domestic violence in State, Tribal or Federal court.
• Not have been convicted of or placed on a deferred judgment for any misdemeanor crime for 1 year prior to appointment.
• Not have a restraining order or order of protection.
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam and annually thereafter.
• Successfully pass a timed Police Officer Trainee Selection Test prior to being selected to participate in the interview process.
• Pass a timed Physical Agility test and, if hired, annually thereafter.
• Pass a psychological evaluation prior to employment.
• Pass a LE pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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 United States Indian Police Academy or similar accredited police academy substantially meeting or exceeding the level of training provided by the Indian Police Academy.
• Able to qualify with a handgun prior to certification as a patrol officer and maintain this qualification throughout employment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical exam and annually thereafter.
• Able to pass a timed Police Officer Trainee Selection Test prior to being selected to participate in the interview process.
• Able to pass a timed Physical Agility test and, if hired, annually thereafter.
• Able to pass a psychological evaluation prior to employment.
• Able to pass a LE pre-employment drug test.

Pay

Grade N12; pay is $27.56/hour.

Schedule

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Benefits

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Benefits

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Company

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Job Location

Ignacio, CO

How To Apply

Please apply online at: https://careers.southernute.com/pfund