What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - FT/PT position at Upper Sioux Community?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
UPPER SIOUX COMMUNITY
Tribal Police Department
Position: Police Officer - FT & PT
Department: Upper Sioux Police Department
Hours: Rotating shifts
Salary: starting - $31/hour - negotiable with experience & training
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
OVERVIEW
The Upper Sioux Police Department is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time police
officers. We believe in engaging with the citizens we serve, and we are looking for the best and brightest
to join our community-oriented law enforcement team. To meet the challenges facing law enforcement
today, we welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and talents to work in a small
dynamic community. Take home squads for applicants living in the Upper Sioux geographic service area.
The Upper Sioux Community Police Department will assist with housing needs for up to three months.
The surrounding communities have great housing markets and rental properties available!
Officers working with Upper Sioux Community will be a part of PERA and have the option to pay into an
existing 401K account or create one. The Upper Sioux will pay for all Officers MMPOA memberships, and
LELS Memberships.
Lateral transfers are encouraged to apply and will receive an elevated rate of pay based on qualifications
and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a valid driver's license; AND
- Must be eligible to possess and lawfully use a firearm, and successfully qualify with a handgun and
- Must be P.O.S.T licensed or be eligible for licensing by the Minnesota P.O.S.T. board at the time of
hire. At the time of application, a resume, and a copy of your Minnesota P.O.S.T license, P.O.S.T.
eligibility letter or a letter addressing when Minnesota P.O.S.T eligibility can be expected must be
included with your application.
SUPERVISION
Chief of Police
- General Police Patrol Duties
- 911 Response
- Community Education and Events
(320) 564-6359 PO Box 147 | 5722 Travers Lane | Granite Falls, MN 56241 Fax: (320) 564-0151
www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
- The ability to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing.
- The ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
- The ability to be mobile for long periods, including but not limited to standing, walking, running,
jumping, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching; and entering and exiting a vehicle several times
each day.
- The ability to work in changing environmental conditions including but not limited to exposure to
- The ability to work in a confined space. Most Upper Sioux Police Departments are required to ride in
to calls which might require entering small, confined spaces.
- The ability to see well enough to perform patrol duties, detect crime, complete arrest procedures,
- The ability to hear well enough to perceive detailed information through oral communication
crime and/or calls for assistance.
- The ability to competently use departmental issued handgun, shotgun, rifle, baton, computers, and
- The ability to stand on a hard surface for prolonged periods of time (e.g., directing traffic).
Application Materials, Complete Job Description, and additional position specific information can be
provided by emailing your request to Dan DeSmet, Chief of Police at dand@uppersiouxpolice-nsn.gov or
call (320) 564-6359.
Native American Preference Applied
If interested, send Resume and Cover Letter or email to:
Upper Sioux Police Department
Attn: Dan DeSmet, Chief of Police
dand@uppersiouxpolice-nsn.gov
PO Box 147
5722 Travers Lane,
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-6359 PO Box 147 | 5722 Travers Lane | Granite Falls, MN 56241 Fax: (320) 564-0151
www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
Salary : $31
