Police Sergeant - Closes 9/7/2026

Position closes at 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on 9/7/2026.

About the role

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

This position is a grade N17; pay is $44.31/hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in law enforcement, 3 years of which as a Police Officer.
• 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.
• 1 year of supervisory experience or 1 year as a certified Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Maintain handgun certification throughout duration of employment.
• Pass a comprehensive Law Enforcement background investigation to obtain and maintain the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) prior to and throughout employment.
• Able to obtain and maintain Federal Deputy Special Officer Commission Card within year of appointment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Police Commission card within year of appointment.
• Maintain a telephone for emergency calls.
• Valid Driver’s License for state of residency and be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.
• Never convicted of a felony or a crime of misdemeanor domestic violence in State, Tribal or Federal court.
• Not convicted of or placed on a deferred judgment for any misdemeanor crime for 1 year prior to appointment.
• No restraining order or order of protection.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam and annually thereafter.
• 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.
• Pass a psychological evaluation prior to employment.
• Excellent character and reputation and pass a thorough background check including fingerprints.
• Pass a LE pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hazardous Material Training.
• Knowledge of Tribal Laws and the judicial system.
• Knowledge of Public Law 93-638 Contracts.
• Knowledge of Critical Incident Command System.

Pay

$44.31/hour.

Location

Ignacio, CO