Tribal Ranger Sergeant - Closes 9/7/2026

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

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Tribal Ranger Captain, ensures compliance with all Tribal Natural Resource Codes, Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, and Policies. In the absence of the Tribal Captain, supervises all subordinate Tribal Rangers and Animal Control Officers.

Pay: $39.56/hour.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in law enforcement, 3 years of which as a Police Officer.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• 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 must be active and current and maintained throughout employment.
• Pass a comprehensive Law Enforcement background investigation to obtain and maintain the Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) prior to and throughout employment.
• Obtain and maintain Federal Deputy Special Officer Commission Card within one year of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain a Tribal Police Commission card within 90 days of appointment.
• Knowledge of the Southern Ute Wildlife Code and criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of reservation, public, and Tribal land ownership, location, and boundaries.
• Qualified with a handgun and shotgun and qualify semi-annually thereafter.
• Certified as first responder including First Aid and CPR.
• General computer knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Maintain a telephone for emergency calls.
• Valid Driver’s License for state of residency and insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanor domestic violence convictions in Tribal, State, or Federal court.
• No convictions or deferred judgment for any misdemeanor crime for 1 year prior to appointment.
• No convictions for wildlife violations.
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam and annually thereafter.
• Pass a timed Physical Agility test during the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter (serpentine run, 150 lb. body drag, 3’ barrier vault, bed search, stair climb, 5’ barrier up & over, tunnel crawl, and lift & carry).
• Pass a psychological evaluation prior to employment.
• Excellent character and reputation; pass a thorough background check including Criminal History and fingerprint check.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.

Location

Ignacio, CO

TERO Preference.