Tribal Police Officer (TPO)

Chickaloon Village Traditional Council

Nay’dini’aa Na’ Kayax | Chickaloon Native Village

Position Announcement

Job Title: Tribal Police Officer (TPO)

Department: Tribal Police Department

Mission: Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values: Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.

If you care about protecting and building healthy communities through community policing efforts; and would like to be part of a strong team of dedicated, passionate, and caring Tribal Law Enforcement professionals, this is the job for you!

CVTC Offers: A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members’ professional development, health, and overall well-being. This is a full-time, salaried position, competitive pay, free training and educational opportunities. Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Locations: Posts are currently available at the Native Village of Chitina, the Native Village of Port Heiden, the Native Village of Dot Lake and the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council.

Who We Are Seeking: Our Tribal Police Department has multiple Inter-Tribal Governmental agreements with several Tribes in the State of Alaska and is looking to fill up to six (6) TPO positions. We are seeking motivated professionals, preferably with Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Alaska Police Standards Council Academy training, and at least one year of patrol experience; preferably in rural Alaskan communities, and/or a background in military policing. As a TPO, you will be part of a team dedicated to enforcing Tribal and federal laws. TPOs respond to a range of service calls, assisting elders, vulnerable individuals, and investigating crimes. They are primarily responsible for preventing crime and actively participating in community safety and crime prevention programs, upholding Tribal and federal laws, and protecting the public through patrolling assigned areas and completing tasks as assigned by their supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities: Follow standard operating procedures to observe and respond to various situations and/or emergencies; complete case work and produce internal reports; foster public relationships and correspond with emergency services, community groups and individuals; attend and provide evidence in court upon request; and participate in Tribal meetings, trainings, and events.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

1+ year(s) of police experience is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills; including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational abilities.

Superb verbal and technical written communication skills.

Ability to function well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a 13-week Law Enforcement Academy in Fairbanks, followed by the successful completion of Field Officer Training.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check: This position requires you to complete and pass: a pre-employment state and federal background check, pre-employment drug screening, criminal investigative background check, psychological evaluation, polygraph and fit for duty exam as a condition of employment.

Hiring Preferences: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies family and local hiring preferences.

Visit www.chickaloon-nsn.gov/employ and select the job link to apply. Open until filled. Contact Human Resources at (907) 761-3919 or employment@chickaloon-nsn.gov with any questions.

Revised: 11/26/2024