Deputy Superintendent

Job Description

Job DescriptionCAYUGA NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Cayuga Nation Police Department is a tribal law enforcement agency established by the Nation’s sovereign government to protect its citizens, property, customers, and guests. The agency’s patrol area is a 64,015-acre federally recognized reservation spanning portions of Cayuga and Seneca Counties in Central New York State. Commercial enterprises operated by the Nation are visited by roughly one million patrons per year. Nation Police Officers conduct routine patrol and community policing duties. Nation Police Officers complete initial training, certification, and continuing education analogous to any other law enforcement agency in the United States.

Job Opening: Deputy Superintendent (Chief) of Police

Due to the retirement of the incumbent, the Department announces the following opening:

The Deputy Superintendent of Police is a sworn law enforcement officer who serves as the senior-most subordinate of the Superintendent and leads major investigative and administrative functions of the department.

The Deputy Superintendent contributes to establishing the mission, leadership vision, and core values that govern all work efforts within the agency. Together with the leadership team, the Deputy Superintendent recommends goals and objectives, prioritizes and assigns work, formulates and implements policy, develops and prepares internal reports, develops community policing programs, and oversees staff development.

The Deputy Superintendent serves as the agency head during the absence or unavailability of the Superintendent. This position is distinguished from subordinate Police Sergeant, Commissioned Officer, and Patrol Officer positions by its senior leadership and policy responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Staff supervision, to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting and reviewing employee performance evaluations; identifying opportunities for employee training and professional development.

• Conducts active recruiting of personnel, and makes hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations to the Superintendent.

• Responding to questions and concerns from supervisors, staff and Nation Citizens.

• Responding to emergencies and deploying available resources.

• Developing and implementing department policies and procedures.

• Serves as the department’s Accreditation Manager.

• Oversees or personally conducts Internal Investigations, inspections, audits or other regulatory or compliance matters.

• Communicates area public safety activities, and changes to department processes and procedures to other Nation departments and enterprises.

• Supervises special or sensitive investigations, as directed by the Superintendent.

• Assists with developing the department budget.

• Research and recommend improvements to department tools or technology.

• Represents the Police Department to other law enforcement organizations.

• Provides guidance and mentoring to department employees.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Cayuga Nation government.

Salary

• This is a full-time salaried position, with executive responsibilities (FLSA Exempt).

• Depending upon experience; highly competitive within the market.

• Eligible for annual performance-based increases.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match of up to 7% (following six months of service)

• Paid vacation time, accrued at a rate of three weeks per year

• Additional paid personal time of 40 hours annually (following first year of service)

• Paid life insurance

• Holiday Bonus Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Coupons & Discounts with Life Mart

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance are available

• 80% childcare cost reimbursement

Additional Information for Law Enforcement Retirees

Cayuga Nation is a Sovereign Native American Nation enjoying a government-to-government relationship with the United States, as guaranteed by treaty. Accordingly, there is little or no impact upon an experienced applicant’s current pension or benefits received through previous public sector employment.

Most notably, there is no need for a ‘pension waiver’ from New York State for retired municipal law enforcement officers.

Applicants are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of their prior employment experiences, to include proof of academy completion, certifications, advanced training and prior supervisory, specialty or administrative assignments. All officers of the department are responsible for ancillary duties involving instruction, administration, accreditation or compliance.

While most current Cayuga Nation Police Officers are ‘second career’ employees, a growing number of early-to-mid career officers have come to appreciate the supportive environment provided by the Cayuga Nation and seek to serve a full career with the agency.

A robust law enforcement training program, opportunities for increased responsibilities and promotional opportunities all contribute to this environment. Nation Police officers work side-by-side with Cayuga Nation Citizens, retail and government employees and are truly valued for their work to ensure the safety and success of the entire community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a current or formerly certified federal, state, local, tribal or territorial police officer, special agent or criminal investigator, who can prove:

  • Successful completion of a recognized law enforcement training academy or equivalent

  • Current or separated honorable duty status.

  • Please note: no candidate that has been decertified as a law enforcement officer by any government or municipality will be considered for employment.

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree.

• Fifteen years of previous sworn law enforcement experience, including at least ten years prior experience in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

• Completion of advanced coursework in Police Supervision.

• Experience as a lead investigator or detective.

• Successful completion of a psychological examination.

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.

• Successful completion of an extensive background investigation.

• Must be physician-certified as fit for full and strenuous law enforcement duty.

• Completion of onboarding training, and probationary period of employment are required for continued employment.

• Eligibility for a New York State Pistol Permit.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of FBI National Academy; FBI LEEDA; Southern Police Institute or Northwestern University School of Police, Staff & Command or similar police executive development programs.

• Proven track record of motivating and inspiring the workforce.

• Previous establishment and maintenance of a positive and productive work culture.

• Ability to prioritize and assign work in a sometimes-fluid environment.

• Willingness to embrace change and innovation in policing.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, to include certification as a Police Instructor in one or more disciplines.

• Previous experience with the law enforcement agency accreditation process (i.e. CALEA).

• Experience in grant administration.

• Ability to interpret and uniformly apply laws, rules and regulations.

• Ability to quickly analyze complex situations and resolve potentially volatile situations.

Learn More

• Visit the Cayuga Nation Police Department at: www.cayuganationpolice.gov

• Learn more about the Cayuga Nation at: https://cayuganation-nsn.gov