• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of police officers and administrative support staff; recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development to maintain required police certifications; administers discipline as required.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; prepares and manages the department's budget; acts as a good steward of the Pueblo’s fiscal and law enforcement resources.
• Directs and coordinates all activities and operations of department to ensure quality customer service is provided consistently and effectively to the people of the Jemez Pueblo.
• Hold monthly staff meetings with administrative personnel and police officers on administrative matters, review of operations and recommendations to improve services.
• Establishes proper and efficient scheduling of patrol officers to ensure public safety coverage.
• Maintains an on-call status and responds to any and all critical incidents that threaten the public safety and which are out of the purview of the on duty police officer.
• Ensures all applicable laws, department policies, procedures, rules and regulations are reviewed annually to ensure compliance, properly enforced and utilized to guide the operational activities of the department.
• Reports monthly (or on an as-needed basis) to the Governors and Tribal Administrators on administrative matters, Law Enforcement activities and operations in the jurisdiction of the Pueblo of Jemez.
• Provides technical advice, oral and written briefings, reports and recommendations to management//leadership.
• Writes grant applications to Federal, State and County grant funding sources and manages these grants in accordance to grant agreements to ensure proper expenditure and compliance for reporting are accomplished.
• Initiates action and investigations of all citizen complaints.
• Reviews results of investigation and makes recommendations concerning alleged misconduct, accident reports and grievances.
• Reviews and approves disposition of disciplinary hearings, criminal and administrative investigations.
• Develops, implements and supervises the training of new police officers.
• Makes presentations to the Tribal Council regarding departmental activities and issues.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the unit’s service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Develops community policing policies and awareness; and, implements these policies within the community and local area schools.
• Partners with Pueblo of Jemez leadership and tribal officials in implementation of community policing policies.
• Represents the Pueblo with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Laws, regulations, practices, and procedures of law enforcement and police work.
• Tribal, state, and federal criminal laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to admissibility of evidence and prosecution.
• Laws, principles, and procedures used in apprehending a criminal suspect, including policies for pursuit and proper use of force and capture.
• Investigative techniques to adequately handle complaints and incidents which may entail performing initial investigative actions prior to transferring situation authority to other investigators.
• Job planning, prioritizing and scheduling techniques.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations.
• Applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

• Enforce law and order and maintain public safety.
• Investigate, analyze facts, and prepare written reports.
• Oral and written briefings, reports and recommendations to management.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Use of the various law enforcement, social services, and tribal agencies in the prevention of crime.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Apply rules to factual situations.
• Use of firearms.
• Safe and effective operation of law enforcement vehicles.
• Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Perform inspection of equipment.
• Following safety practices and procedures.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Making effective oral presentations to large and small groups.

• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory completion of the Indian Police Academy (IPA) Basic Police Training; OR, a similar training meeting or exceeding the level of training provided by the IPA.
• New Mexico State certified or certifiable by waiver.
• Valid ALCS and CPR certifications.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass physical exam.
• Pass psychological assessment.

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a background investigation. Employment is contingent upon passing the background investigation.