Chief of Police

COMANCHE NATION - INDIAN TRIBE•Lawton, OK

2d•$45 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Police serves as the executive leader of the Comanche Nation Law Enforcement Department and is responsible for the overall administration, leadership, strategic planning, fiscal management, personnel administration, and operational effectiveness of all law enforcement services. The Chief provides professional leadership to ensure the protection of life and property, preservation of peace, enforcement of Tribal, Federal and applicable State laws, and delivery of responsive public safety services throughout the jurisdiction of the Comanche Nation. The Chief develops long-range strategic initiatives, establishes departmental priorities, manages personnel and financial resources, oversees grant administration, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and promotes organizational excellence through accountability, transparency, professionalism, and community engagement. The Chief serves as the principal law enforcement advisor to the Tribal Administrator and provides recommendations to the Tribal Administrator regarding public safety, emergency preparedness, departmental operations, and law enforcement policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field, or; Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience as an Officer within Law Enforcement, must possess a minimum of five (5) years of supervisor experience in Law Enforcement, and/or familiar with BIA law enforcement.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of command-level supervisory experience.
Demonstrate experience managing personnel, departmental budgets, grants, and organizational operations.
Knowledge of applicable Tribal, Federal, and State laws, regulations, and policies governing Tribal lands, trust properties, rights-of-way, land use, natural resources, and property management.
Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) Peach Officer Certification or Bureau of Indian Affairs equivalent certification.
Valid Oklahoma Driver License
CPR and First Aid Certification
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Maintain eligibility to possess and carry a firearm.
Maintain all required law enforcement certifications.
Obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) access.
Successfully complete all required continuing education and annual firearms qualifications.
Must be available for emergency call-out, disaster response, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended work hours as operational needs require.
Strategic Leadership
Ethical Decision Making
Accountability and Transparency
Financial Stewardship
Organizational Development
Change Management
Employee Engagement
Leadership Development and Succession Planning
Intergovernmental Collaboration
Public and Community Relations
Effective Communication
Conflict Resolution
Cultural Awareness and Respect for Tribal Sovereignty
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Sound Judgment Under Pressure
Integrity, Professionalism, and Public Trust

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Business Administration, or related field, or; Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience as an Officer within Law Enforcement, must possess a minimum of five (5) years of supervisor experience in Law Enforcement, and/or familiar with BIA law enforcement.
Experience serving as a Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain or Major.
Experience in Tribal, Federal, State, or Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement.
Experience in administering federal grants and managing multi-jurisdictional operations.
FBI National Academy Graduate
FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Certification
Command College Graduate
Advance Tribal Law Enforcement Leadership training

Responsibilities

Provides executive leadership and direction for all Law Enforcement Department operations.
Establishes departmental goals, objectives, strategic initiatives, and measurable performance standards.
Develops long-range operational and strategic plans that align with the Comanche Nation’s mission and priorities.
Promotes ethical leadership, professionalism, accountability, and continuous organizational improvement.
Develops succession plans and leadership development opportunities for supervisory personnel.
Represents the Comanche Nation at Tribal, local, state, and federal law enforcement meetings, conferences, and public events.
Serves as the senior executive responsible for maintaining public trust and confidence in the Law Enforcement Department.
Directs and oversees all administrative and operational functions of the department.
Develops, implements, reviews, and updates departmental policies, procedures, directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensures compliance with Tribal laws, Federal laws, Bureau of Indian Affairs standards, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, grant requirements, and applicable Oklahoma statutes.
Establishes departmental performance measures and evaluates organizational effectiveness.
Prepares and presents monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports to the Tribal Administrator and Comanche Nation Business Committee for General Council.
Maintains accurate records, crime statistics, personnel documentation, and operational reports.
Develops, administers, and monitors the department’s annual operating budget.
Oversees fleet management, equipment replacement schedules, technology improvements, and capital planning.
Reviews and approves departmental expenditures, procurement requests, travel, and purchasing activities.
Identifies, secures, and administers federal, state, and Tribal grants.
Ensures fiscal accountability and compliance with all grant and budget requirements.
Participates in annual budget planning and long-range financial forecasting.
Recruits, hires, trains, mentors, evaluates, disciplines, promotes, and recommends termination of department personnel in accordance with Tribal personnel policies.
Establishes staffing plans and ensures adequate personnel coverage.
Conducts annual performance evaluations and employee development planning.
Approves work schedules, overtime, leave requests and timesheets.
Promotes employee wellness, professional development, leadership training, and succession planning.
Maintains a professional, respectful, and accountable workplace.
Oversees Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Dispatch, Evidence Management, Administrative Services, and specialized law enforcement functions.
Reviews major criminal investigations, critical incidents, and use-of-force reports.
Ensures proper evidence collection, preservation, storage and chain of custody.
Coordinates emergency operations and mutual aid with Tribal, municipal, county, state, and federal agencies.
Maintains departmental readiness for emergency response, disaster operations, and critical incidents.
Evaluates crime trends and develops proactive public safety strategies.
Develops collaborative relationships with Tribal leadership, community members, schools, neighboring jurisdiction, and partner agencies.
Promotes community policing and crime prevention initiatives.
Responds appropriately to citizen concerns and complaints.
Serves as the public spokesperson for the department when appropriate.
Ensures all law enforcement activities comply with constitutional standards and due process requirements.
Oversees internal investigations and professional standards.
Appears in Tribal, State, and Federal courts when required.
Maintains compliance with evidence management, records retention, and criminal justice information security requirements.
Coordinates law enforcement response during emergencies, disasters, and critical incidents.
Serves as Incident Commander or Unified Command representative when assigned.
Collaborates with Fire, Emergency Management, EMS, and other public safety agencies to ensure continuity of operations.
Remains available after normal business hours for emergency response.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Tribal Administrator.
The Chief shall remain available for emergency response at all times and must be capable of reporting to duty within thirty (30) minutes during critical incidents, emergencies, or other situations requiring executive law enforcement leadership.
The Chief of Police exercises direct supervision over all sworn personnel assigned to the Law Enforcement Department and others assigned.
Workforce planning
Recruitment and hiring
Performance management
Progressive discipline
Organizational development
Policy Implementation
Operational planning
Budget oversight
Grant administration
Risk management
Employee development
Succession planning
Organizational accountability
The Chief of Police reports directly to the Tribal Administrator and provides regular operational updates, budget reports, strategic recommendations, and policy guidance.
The Chief of Police collaboratively with the Tribal Administrator, Comanche Business Committee, Tribal departments, and external law enforcement partners to achieve the mission of the Comanche Nation.

Benefits

Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
Birthday Leave
Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
401K-up to 3% match
Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Additional Employee Life Insurance
Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
AFLAC