Deputy Marshal I

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Marshal I is an entry-level position responsible for developing the essential skills required to perform law enforcement duties. This role assists in maintaining public peace and safety through the prevention, detection, and investigation of criminal activity; the apprehension of offenders; and the delivery of aid to citizens during emergencies. The position supports the protection of civil rights and ensures compliance with applicable tribal, federal, state, county, and municipal laws, along with agency policies, procedures, and regulations. Employees in this classification work under close supervision while progressing through structured training and gaining proficiency in all fundamental law enforcement functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must live within Tribal Jurisdictional Service Area.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting.
• Must meet and maintain eligibility for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) deputation.
• Must obtain First Aid, and CPR certifications within six (6) months of hire and then maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Must successfully complete first available law enforcement certification of FLETC and/or CLEET.
• Must successfully complete first available reciprocity/Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country (CJIC).
• Must obtain a Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) immediately upon successful completion of FLETC and CLEET training and must maintain the SLEC throughout employment.
• Must pass the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must maintain no restrictions from testifying in any federal, tribal, and state court while employed with Cherokee Nation Marshal Service (CNMS).
• Must pass firearms qualifications semi-annually.
• Must meet and maintain periodic background adjudication for law enforcement.
• Must comply with Cherokee Nation Marshal Service Policies, Procedures, and Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Situational Awareness
• Decision-making & Problem-solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Physical Fitness & Motor Skills
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Ethical Conduct and Integrity
• Detail Oriented
• Teamwork
• Collaboration

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining public peace and safety through the prevention, detection, and investigation of criminal activity.
• Apprehends offenders.
• Delivers aid to citizens during emergencies.
• Supports the protection of civil rights.
• Ensures compliance with applicable tribal, federal, state, county, and municipal laws, along with agency policies, procedures, and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED