Chief of Police
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POSTING DATE: 9-26-2024CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED PAY: NEGOTIABLEGENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:The Police Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, administering and evaluating the continuing development and monitoring of law enforcement, and conservation protection for the Stockbridge Munsee Community. This position will have primary responsibility for operational oversight and administration of the program of law enforcement.This position reports directly to the Executive Director. In addition, works with the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Police and Fire Commission, that functions as an advisory and appellate body with grievance and complaints for the Police and Fire department, to develop and recommend changes to Tribal Council of our rules, regulations, or policies. Every employee of Stockbridge Munsee Community is expected to present themselves in a professional manner to customers as well as other departments. Stockbridge Munsee Community strives to provide a provide a positive team environment where everyone contributes.DUTIES:1.Responsible for maintaining funding levels; monitoring federal, state, local and Tribal grant applications.2.Responsible for completing annual budgetary processes; making recommendations concerning needs and resources for the operations of the department(s). 3.Manages and directs departmental personnel. Responsible for all departmental investigations; patrol and emergency management.4.Evaluates staffing needs, makes decisions concerning personnel actions, performance evaluations and training standards. Counsels, trains and advises departments' employees on department policies and procedures pertaining to law, fire and conservation enforcement, internal personnel and administrative procedures.5.Assists in the preparation and oversight of the cooperative law enforcement agreements and/or service agreements between the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Shawano County, and Villages of Bowler and Gresham.6.Providing and maintaining a high level of Community Policing within the Stockbridge Munsee Community.7.Monitors and supervises the enforcement of laws and ordinances within the Tribe and County. 8.Reviews, investigates, and resolves department or citizen complaints concerning law enforcement and conservation activities. 9.Prepares or oversees the preparation of all departments' reports; assuming direct responsibility for quality, content, criteria, and submission timeframes.10.Work directly with Human Resources for record keeping and training purposes.11.Directs efforts of staff during emergency situations within the Stockbridge-Munsee Community and coordinates efforts with various emergency services workers. 12.Responds to various incidents; completing weekly patrol rotations in order to maintain acceptable tactical performance levels.13.Attend all required such but not exclusively; Shawano County Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Shawano County Sheriff's Department Command Meetings.14.Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record.15.Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work.16.Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and trainings to maintain professional and technical knowledge.17.Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures.18.Shall be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency.19.The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS:1.Bachelors Degree in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Law Enforcement preferred five (5) years working experience in similar occupation.Transcripts must be included with application/resume.2.A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory law enforcement experience with proven experience in organizing, directing and training staff.3.Must be Wisconsin DOJ Law Enforcement Board Certified as a Police Officer.4.Must be able to be deputized by the Shawano County Sherriff and maintain deputy status.5.Exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels in various programs and software.6.Experience in budget development is mandatory.7.Must submit to and pass psychological test.8.Must be willing to obtain additional training.9.Must be able to promote a team attitude.10.Must be willing to attend all applicable training.11.Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening.Must adhere to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.12.Must be eligible for coverage under the employer's liability insurance.13.Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment.14.Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.15.Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance are required.Must obtain a Wisconsin driver's license within 30 days of employment if applicant has an out-of-state driver's license.Must meet and maintain the eligibility to operate a personal or tribal vehicle under the driver acceptability guidelines as established by Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans Insurance.16.Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines. Benefits: 1. Take home squad; if within 25 miles of station. 2. Competitive Vacation and PTO earning.3. Access to paid on-going training and development courses.4. Uniform Allowance each year.5. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options.6. Access to fitness facility within the Stockbridge Munsee Community. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT1. This position requires a lot of sitting with occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.2. Evening and/or weekend is required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.3. Work environment requires excellent personal hygiene due to working in close proximity to others and in an enclosed area.4. A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or TB Skin Test may be required.The Stockbridge Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer except Indian Preference is given in accordance with the Tribal EmploymentAlthough an interview may be granted, this does not determine that the candidate fully meets the qualifications until it is determined by the interview team.SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO: APPLY ONLINE AT: WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER CANDIDATES MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN AND REMAIN DRUG FREENew Position:8/25/10Tribal Council Approved: 9/7/10Revision: 9/20/11Per tribal council directive 9/20/11Revision: 05/20/2024Tribal Council Approved: 06/05/2024