Tribal Police Officer

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
5344 Lakeshore Drive Nett Lake MN, 55772 218-757-3261/1-800-221-8129

TRIBAL POLICE OFFICER

Opens: January 17, 2025
Closes: February 18, 2025

Department: Law Enforcement Reports to (title): Chief of Police

Job Code: N-13 Job Location: Bois Forte Tribal Government Office - Nett
Lake, MN

Pay Range: Min: $20.27 Mid: $25.34 Max: $30.41 Supervises: None

Hours/week: 40 Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Full-Time Effective Date: 10/11/2023

Indian Child Protection
Background:

Yes Revised Date: 10/11/2023

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa are expected to conform to the
following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government (may also be referred to as “Band”).

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, community, visitors, and vendors.

• Comply with Bois Forte Band of Chippewa and Bureau of Indian Affairs policies and procedures.

• Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.

• Display respect and understanding of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa traditions and values.

POSITION PURPOSE

A Police Officer ensures safety, security, and the preservation of life and property by maintaining law and order and enforcing
laws and ordinances. Solves community problems by fostering open and continuous communication and cooperation between
the community and law enforcement. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Protects the property and lives of community members by patrolling assigned areas and addressing any suspicious
persons and/or establishments.

2. Enforces Federal laws and Tribal ordinances by apprehending, arresting, detaining, or citing violators based on observed
law violations, investigating complaints, serving arrest warrants, or executing search warrants.

3. Prevents crime and is involved in the department’s efforts to promote partnering and crime solving techniques found in
community-oriented policing practices.

4. Interviews people with complaints or inquiries and directs them to proper authorities if needed.
5. Responds to all incidents including fire, theft, automobile accidents, robberies, disturbances, and any other

misdemeanors or felonies and secures the scene of the crime.
6. Responds to calls concerning felonies, emergencies, traffic accidents, drug charges, altercations, and misdemeanors

under Federal, State, local and Tribal laws; investigates, apprehends, arrests, and detains all persons charged with
violations.

7. Maintains law and order within the area of assignment by patrolling in a patrol vehicle, investigates suspicious situations
and takes appropriate action.

8. Performs such assignments as working radar on busy highways, participating in night surveillance in high crime areas,
and participating in traffic and crowd control activities.

9. Makes arrests in cases of crime or misdemeanors and felonies personally witnessed; takes persons arrested to
appropriate authorities for booking or formal charging.

10. Serves Federal, State, County or Tribal warrants, subpoenas, and other court papers; testifies at hearings and trials as an
expert witness in Federal, State, local or Tribal courts as required.

11. Prepares and submits reports of incidents or traffic accidents, daily and weekly activities, narratives, and statistical
reports as required.

12. Patrols in a police vehicle with minimal supervision.
13. Secures crime scenes as needed.
14. Conducts preliminary investigations upon arrival at crime scene involving such crimes as assault and battery, burglary,

theft, drunkenness, sexual assault, homicide, driving while intoxicated, etc.
15. Enforces all laws and regulations with his/her authority related to possession, distribution, trafficking, and manufacture

of controlled substances.
16. Analyzes requests, complaints, or allegations in relation to appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and policies to identify

the issues involved and organize an appropriate response.
17. Establishes the relationship of facts and/or evidence during the course of an investigation through questioning of

principals and witnesses.
18. Participates in preparing written reports, position papers, and other documents.
19. Prepares appropriate reports relating to investigative activities.
20. Participates in oral presentations of reports, briefings, and testimony.
21. Participates as a member of a multi-agency investigative team and as a member of a multi-agency task force.
22. Questions subjects and third-party witnesses (formally and informally) and secures evidence from other outside sources

to determine nature and extent of violation.
23. Prepares written reports of complex investigations.
24. Apprehends and arrests persons violating U.S. laws and conducts searches and seizures incident to the arrest when

appropriate, by warrant.
25. Confers with and assists U.S. Attorneys in preparing information and evidence for trials. Serves Grand Jury subpoenas

when directed by the courts.
26. Testifies as a government witness before Grand Juries and in the courts in criminal cases, and at administrative hearings

in non-criminal cases.
27. You will be required to have Tribal payments made by Direct Deposit.
28. If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act,

the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this
agency.

29. Subject to both Bois Forte Tribal Government and Bureau of Indian Affairs policies and procedures.
30. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable

procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.
31. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: • None.

Education: • High school diploma or equivalent GED

License/Certification: • Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, be insurable under the Band's RTC Automobile
Policy, and be eligible to drive under any other motor vehicle use policies applicable to the
position.

• Must be Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) eligible, POST certified, or certified

Mandatory Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and
Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of traditional form, function, and structure of government and Tribal customs and

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.

• Knowledge of law enforcement and public relations activities.

• Knowledge of investigation techniques to gather, preserve, and use for criminal convictions.

• Ability to independently respond to calls of service or serious crimes and strictly follow policy

• Knowledge of equipment used in law enforcement, including weapons, communications,

• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social

• Ability to give and receive orders, follow instructions in verbal and written format.

• Ability to work as a team member in a structured working environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of

• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and present detailed, accurate, and

• Ability to comprehend, retain, and recall factual information, and learn and apply acquired skills

• Ability to protect the public and enforce the laws with due regard for the rights and safety of

• Ability to integrate training, experience, and common sense sufficient to identify potentially

• Ability to accept the dangers and stresses, regimentation, discipline, and time demands of

• Write clear, concise, and complete reports in a timely manner.

• Knowledge of basic use of all firearms used in performing the work in this position. (Must

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must be a competent driver with a good driving record and must possess a valid driver's license.

• Must have and maintain a clean record, with no convictions for felonies or the equivalent high

• Must not have any convictions of domestic violence nature.

• Willing to attend the 18-week Basic Police Officer program at the Indian Police Academy or a

• Complete a field training program.

• Must attend training as determined by the Chief of Police.

• Must work multiple shifts.

• Must be on call 24/7 to respond to calls of service when required by the agency.

• Basic operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee
encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the
noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be
required from time to time.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive
motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in
transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing
are essential to communicate with the community, visitors, employees, and vendors.

Mental demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle
frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various
and, at times, complicated issues.

Medical
Requirements:

The duties of these positions require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a
hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants: good near and distant

vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice. Agencies may
establish additional, job-related physical or medical requirements provided that the specific position(s)
involves the arduous or hazardous duties to which the physical requirements relate.

Applicants and employees must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position
without risk to themselves or others. Applicants and employees must possess emotional and mental
stability. In most instances, a specific medical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify
an applicant or employee. A medical condition or impairment is disqualifying only if the condition, for
good medical reason, precludes assignment to or warrants restriction from the duties of the specific
position.

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has implemented a Tribal and Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy,
applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Bois
Forte Band of Chippewa Tribe will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Members of other
federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal
membership. Tribal and Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position may
have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate
termination.

Background
Investigation:

This position is subject to a criminal history background security investigation, a suitability
background security investigation and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, this
position is subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law
101-630 “Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.” Candidates must be able to
successfully pass all required background security investigation and favorable adjudication to qualify
for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning
employment and will be subject to random drug testing.

Security Clearance: Must be able to pass and maintain a Secret security clearance with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Applicant must have and maintain a good reputation in the community. Failure to successfully meet
or maintain these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Must be able to pass a mental health evaluation such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
Inventory (MMPI) or equivalent or have taken one in the past five years.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING APPLIES. INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY. UPON PRESENTATION OF DD-214 WHICH
REFLECTS HONORABLE DISCHARGE, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS. Please visit our
website at www.boisforte.com to complete an application. Applications are accepted via: Fax, Email, U.S. Mail, and In
Person. Submit applications to: Human Resources Specialist 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772, Fax: 218-757-
6781, hrgeneralist@boisforte-nsn.gov Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.