Chickaloon Village Traditional Council

(Nay’dini’aa Na’ Kayax)

Position Announcement

Job Title: Tribal Police Officer II

Department: Tribal Police Department

Mission: Helping Our Citizens 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 employees’ professional development, health, and overall well-being. We provide a full-time position and an excellent benefits package, including:

• 15 paid holidays plus accrued paid time off
• Free training and educational opportunities
• A variety of insurance benefits
• A generous 401(K) retirement plan

Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Location: This position will be posted at DOT Lake, Alaska. (Housing may be available.)

Who We Are Seeking: The CVTC Tribal Police Department has an Inter-Tribal Governmental agreement with the Dot Lake Native Village. We are seeking a motivated professional with prior POST or Alaska Police Standards Council Academy training and at least one year of patrol experience, preferably in rural Alaskan communities or with a background in military policing. As a Tribal Police Officer (TPO), you will be part of a team of full-time TPOs dedicated to enforcing Tribal and federal laws. TPOs respond to service calls, assist elders and other vulnerable individuals, and investigate crimes. They are primarily responsible for preventing crime, upholding laws, and protecting the public through patrolling assigned areas and completing tasks assigned by their supervisor. Additionally, TPOs actively participate in community safety and crime prevention programs.

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

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• 1 + year of police experience is required.
• 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 Required: A valid Alaska Driver’s license is required for this position and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy.

Drug Test 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.

For questions contact Human Resources at (907) 761-3919 or employment@chickaloon-nsn.gov.