POSITION: Chief of Police
LOCATION: Red Cliff Police Department
SALARY: Negotiable depending upon qualifications
SUPERVISOR(S): Law Enforcement Commission
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general administrative supervision of the Law Enforcement Commission. The purpose of this position is the enforcement of Tribal Ordinances and appropriate state and local statues. The person will be responsible for coordinating the scheduling of shift duty for all officers; supervising of police functions and personnel; administer department’s budget; fiscal responsibility, including budget preparation and presentation, monitoring of expenditures and purchasing of supplies and equipment. The Chief of Police and the Red Cliff Law Enforcement Department are governed by Chapter 42 of the Red Cliff Code of Laws.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: Law Enforcement Officers and other staff.
KNOWLEDGE: Through knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures. Supervisory techniques and practices. Budget preparation and monitoring.
QUALIFICATIONS: Individual must be a U.S. citizen and upon hiring be a resident of Bayfield County or within a six (6) month period of time. The person hired will be required to reside within twenty (20) miles of the Reservation. The person must have completed the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification or be certified in another state. If certified in another state must become certified in Wisconsin within one (1) year of employment. Person must have a minimum of five (5) years of creditable service as a sworn Law Enforcement officer for a state, Tribal, local or federal government, with a preference for (i) those who have at least an associate degree in police science, criminal justice or similar field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related subject: and (ii) those with successful supervisory experience. Some experience in senior management operations is preferred. Person must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record to be placed on the Tribe’s insurance list. Knowledge of Native American Tribes and their communities will be considered. Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants but all qualified applicants will be considered.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Red Cliff community, Law Enforcement Commission, Tribal Council and Administration, Tribal/State Court and state and federal agencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to perform all duties required as a Law Enforcement Officer. Must have current satisfactory medical examination report and pass psychological evaluation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Police Office, Red Cliff community, squad car, Sheriff Department.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Will be required to attend meetings and trainings in and out of state.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Red Cliff Tribal Administration Building
Personnel Office
88385 Pike Road
Hwy 13
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3700 ext. 267 or 268
A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATION, RESUME, AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FORM ARE REQUIRED.
The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.
ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE RED CLIFF TRIBE ARE SUBJECTED TO THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF RCCL CHAPTER 43, AND THAT YOU ARE UNDER A CONTINUEING OBLIGATION TO SUPPLEMENT THIS APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY CONVICTIONS THAT OCCUR AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TRIBE.