Lummi Nation Job Center:
Police Captain

Job Details

Job Title
Police Captain
Open Date
01/16/2020
Close Date
01/24/2020
Department
50
Duration
1
Vacancies
1
Job Summary
This is a mid-management law enforcement position. The employee occupying this position is responsible for supervision of police, natural resources enforcement, and criminal investigations of the Police Department. Work of this class is characterized by: the responsibility for supervision, either directly or through subordinates, over the day to day operation of a law enforcement office; for resolving problems within the limits of responsibility; for evaluation of work performance, recommending service awards and disciplinary measures; assists in setting departmental goals and meeting them. The Police Captain is expected to apply reasonable judgment and previous experience in resolving problems, coaching and counseling subordinates, meeting emergencies and interpreting departmental policies and regulations within the parameters defined by the Chief of Police and the Law & Justice Commission. Occasionally performs the duties of the Chief of Police in his/her absence. Position requires high moral character and ethical behavior. In coordination with the Chief of Police, the Police Captain shall uphold sovereignty, self-governance, treaty rights and jurisdiction that declare strict tribal control over enforcement activities within our traditional homelands and waterways including within the exterior boundaries of the Lummi Reservation. Assist the Chief of Police with the implementation, coordination of training and orientation of such primary tribal principles; including: our Tribal regulatory authority through tribal code of laws, ordinances and Tribal Government initiatives. Provide oversight with regulation of activities that could negatively impact the traditional culture of the tribe is both necessary and desirable for the protection of inherent, sovereign, treaty rights and the benefit of the Lummi Nation and tribal members of past, present and future generations.

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