Director of Public Safety

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Director of Public Safety

DEPARTMENT : Public Safety

LOCATION : Ridgefield, WA

REPORTS TO : Tribal Manager

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

SALARY RANGE : $174,928.00 - $218,712.00

Open until filled. Review Date : August 15, 2025

• If you are an American Indian / Alaska Native and / or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and / or DD214.

Position Summary :

Achieves the Department of Public Safety’s goals and objectives by planning, directing, monitoring, and evaluating the daily operation of all departmental functions and staff. Ensures the efficient and effective provision of law enforcement services to meet the needs of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe residents. Honors and represents the mission, vision, values of CIT and Public Safety department.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Tribal preference in accordance with Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions. All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Background Investigation Requirements :

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee occasionally is required to walk, run, lift and climb during efforts to catch or subdue hostile individuals. The employee is required to have good reflexes of the arms and hands in order to draw and shoot firearms quickly and accurately. The employee frequently is required to use hands, wrists, and fingers associated with computer equipment. Situations will occur where prolonged sitting, driving, walking, or waiting is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Position requires occasional lifting of 50 lbs.

Work Environment :

Work is generally performed in a typical interior office setting and outdoor environment or vehicle. Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, flames or burning items, various evidence, firearms, and unpleasant odors may occur. Exposure to hazardous, uncontrollable, and life-threatening situations and infectious disease may occur. Noise level is usually moderate to high. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events. Evening, weekend, and / or holiday work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. Must be on call for emergencies.