DEPARTMENT: Lighthorse Police Job Title: Legislative/Judicial Police Officer (Sergeant) General Definition: The incumbent is assigned to the Chickasaw Nation Judicial and Legislative building. Duties include conducting patrols of the judicial and legislative buildings to enforce laws and rules and provide protection for individuals and property within these two buildings, other duties include providing executive security at annual or scheduled legislative, judicial, or tribal meeting(s) and/or event(s) as needed. As a law enforcement officer, the incumbent plans, coordinates, and documents all service of process, court-related transports, and is the department’s liaison between the Nation’s Justice Department and any federal, state, or local agency involving any court-related service of process, personal and/or subject matter jurisdiction issues that may arise. The incumbent independently performs complete police and investigative work and carries out the successive steps and handles problems and deviations in accordance with instruction, policies, previous training, or accepted practices. Independently initiates appropriate interaction with federal, state and local agencies to obtain information and/or assistance in accomplishing assignments. If the case turns out to be unusually complicated or controversial, the supervisor provides specific advice and guidance on problem area. Completed works, including investigative reports and files are reviewed for technical soundness, completeness and conformity to program requirements. Supervision Received: Under the direct supervision of the Captain, Patrol Division. Supervision Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: As a law enforcement officer of the Chickasaw Nation, subject to the criminal jurisdiction of the Chickasaw Nation service area, and their jurisdictions with which the Nation enters into cross deputization agreements, performs a range of police duties requiring development of police knowledge and skills, and requires some independent judgment and on-the-spot decisions. Duties include the following: 1. Responds to calls concerning civil complaints, general public service calls, felonies and misdemeanors under Chickasaw Tribal Laws and Federal, State, Local and tribal laws. Among the most serious types of criminal activity dealt with are: burglary, robbery, larceny, automatic theft, assault, rape and homicide. Must deal with the full range of possible human actions. Must pursue, apprehend and disarm suspected criminals. 2. Investigates, apprehends, arrest, and detains all person charged with violation of Chickasaw Tribal Laws, U.S. Title 18 Chapters 1152. 1153, 1164 and 1165; Tribal Law and Order Codes; Federal, State and tribal game and fish laws; and State statutes that may be applicable within Indian Country. 3. Responds to calls concerning emergencies such as traffic accidents, confrontations, altercations and disorderly conduct. 4. Maintains law and order within the area of assignments by patrolling in a patrol vehicle investigating suspicious situations, and taking action as appropriate. 5. Where serious crimes or personal injury traffic accidents are involved, determines necessary action, notifies appropriate authorities, safeguards scenes, identifies and obtains information from witnesses, and operates other equipment, which calls for fully developed police skills. 6. Performs such assignments as participating in night surveillance in high crime areas, participating in traffic and crowd control activities as pow wows and religious ceremonies. Using breath-analyzer to determine degree of intoxication of drivers, and prepares and submits reports of incidents or traffic accidents, daily and weekly activities, and narratives and statistical reports as required. 7. Make arrest in cases of crime or misdemeanors personally witnessed; takes persons arrested to appropriate authority for booking or formal charging; serves Federal, State, local or tribal warrants, subpoenas and other court paper; testifies at hearings as an expert witness in Federal, State, local or tribal courts as required. 8. Incumbent will aggressively enforce all laws and regulations within his/her authority related to possession, use, distribution, trafficking and manufacture of controlled substance. 9. Administers first aid when necessary, including use of oxygen, CPR and other equipment and techniques as appropriate. 10. Serves as training officer as directed, providing indoctrination and instruction to tribal or contract law enforcement personnel. 11. Performs, usually independently, investigative work, which will extend over several days to several weeks. Such investigative work is frequently undertaken because of presence at remote crime scenes and/or lack of criminal investigative staff from the FBI. Knowledge Required by the Position 1. Comprehensive knowledge of police methods and procedures, and of the techniques used in police work such as investigation of misdemeanors and minor felonies, traffic control, crowd control, and unarmed defense procedures. 2. Practical knowledge of standard procedures used with criminal investigation and analysis methods, principles, and practices and skill in applying this knowledge to conducting long-term investigations. 3. Thorough and complete understanding of the applicable Federal, State and Chickasaw Tribal laws and customs; fish and game laws appropriate to the location; jurisdictional laws, rules, and relationship in Indian Country (the area served, and differences with respect to other States and tribes); and laws applicable to specific areas, incidents and individuals. 4. Skill in obtaining information by thorough questioning of individuals, searching records and use of other means to locate and apprehend suspected violators. 5. Knowledge of proper law enforcement procedures, including methods of searching, seizing, arresting, and self-defense. 6. Thorough knowledge of the Constitutional protection afforded individuals including rules concerning search, seizure, questioning or arrest; the difference between felonies and misdemeanors and between criminal and civil infractions; and the procedures for handling suspects. 7. Thorough knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of investigating; skill in conducting interviews and interrogation techniques; recognizing, collecting, and preserving physical evidence; detecting discrepancies in information; dealing with emergency situations; and preparing reports. 8. Ability to analyze evaluate, and organize information for the preparation of oral and written technical briefings and reports. 9. Skill in developing interpersonal relationships, maintaining good working relationships, and working cooperatively as a member of a unit. 10. Skill in utilizing the various law enforcement, social services, and tribal agencies in the prevention of crime. Training and Experience Bachelor degree preferred but not required and a minimum of two years specialized experience in Indian law preferred. Must have completed or be willing to attend the 16 week training program at the Indian Police Academy located in Artesia, New Mexico. Must successfully complete training as a requirement to maintain employment. Experienced officers may apply for waiver only depending on experience and relevant training. Licenses and Certificates: The incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of work. Must be a capable and competent driver with a good driving record, and must possess a valid state driver’s license. Must have and maintain a clean record, with no convictions for felonies or qualifying misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence which would prohibit receipt or possession of firearms or ammunition, and misdemeanors in any jurisdiction that do not categorize serious crimes as felonies, within the last 24 months. Must have or be able to obtain First Responders CPR/First Aid Certification. Must be able to pass a full background check. Must obtain and maintain a Bureau of Indian Affairs commission.

CHICKASAW NATION

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Division:                                 Legal Division

 

Department:                          Department of Interior Services

 

Job Title:                               Deputy General Counsel/Director     

 

 

General Definition:              The Deputy General Counsel/Director serves under the general oversight of the General Counsel/Executive Officer. Protect the Chickasaw Nation’s sovereignty by ensuring the legal division operates within the scope established by law and executive policy.  Participate in or provide oversight of major or routine legal actions as assigned.  Perform all administrative and management functions which are required as a Director including staff management and strategic planning. 

 

Supervision Received:          General Counsel/Executive Director

                                               

Supervision Exercised:         Assistant Director – Contract Review, Assistant Director- Prosecution, Supervisory Probation Officer

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee or provide supervision of staff in consulting with internal departments and divisions.
• Provides secondary reviews of documents as needed.
• Assist or participate in major legal actions in terms of “outside litigation.”
• Oversee, manage, or participate in routine legal actions in terms of “inside litigation.”
• Assist and consult on staff responsibilities and activities.
• Assist with skills development for all supervised staff.
• Provide staff with problem solving and decision making for difficult or challenging situations occurring in-house.
• Provide representation at meetings, boards, committees, or agencies as assigned.
• Provides legal consultation in most or all of these areas:  Chickasaw law, federal Indian law, health law and Indian Health Service, Indian Child Welfare Act, criminal law, Indian Country criminal jurisdiction, housing, Tribal Self-Governance, probation services, Taxation, HIPAA compliance, defense of subpoenas, compact negotiations, intellectual property and others as needed.
• Provide employee training on matters of law, as needed.
• Assist with hiring and scheduling of staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education:

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any field and a juris doctorate from an accredited

law school.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

·       Must be able to effectively manage and motivate a highly educated staff and be able to manage multiple priorities and pressures. 

·       Must have excellent, interpersonal skills, exercise sound judgment, discretion in problem solving ability with little or no oversight and exhibit strong academic abilities and excellent writing and oral skills. 

·       Must have the ability to appropriately interact with tribal leaders on national level issues, projects, or committees.  

·       Requires confidentiality and a high level of sensitivity for working in a tribal and political environment.

 

Training and Experience:

·       Be a graduate of an accredited law school. 

·       Requires a minimum of 8-10 or more years of experience in the practice of Indian law. 

·       Requires a minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a supervising attorney.

·       Have a good working knowledge of and familiarity with commonly used concepts of federal Indian law and Chickasaw law. 

·       Possess expertise or experience in most if not all areas of Indian law including:  Chickasaw law, Federal Indian law, Indian Health Service, Indian Child Welfare Act, (Chickasaw Nation, OK, other states) adoption, environment and natural resources, minerals and land management, criminal law/law enforcement, housing, public relations, self-governance, probation services, community service projects, gaming, dispute resolution, NAGPRA, taxation, HIPAA compliance, defense of subpoenas, compact negotiations and intellectual property. 

·       Possess excellent overall management skills related to administration of a legal department office, budget and support staff.  

 

Licenses/Certifications/Other: 

·       Must be a member in good standing of the Oklahoma Bar Association

and maintain relevant professional memberships.

·       Must be a member of the Chickasaw Bar Association or be able to join within thirty (30) days after employment.

• Must be able to complete pre-employment drug test with a negative result.
• Must be able to complete and pass sensitive background check.