Police Department
SUPD General Qualifications
General Qualifications:
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the date of hire due to legal
requirements for the position.
- Must have successfully completed the approved basic police training
course conducted at the Indian Police Academy or similar accredited
police academy substantially meeting or exceeding the level of training
provided by the Indian Police Academy or a respective State POST
certification.
- Must have, or be able to obtain, knowledge of the Southern Ute Tribal
criminal justice system.
- Must have ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing,
including commendable report writing skills and basic computer skills.
- Must maintain handgun certification throughout duration of
employment.
- Must maintain a telephone for emergency calls.
- Must possess a current Driver's License for state of residency and
must be insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.
- Must never have been convicted of a felony or a crime of misdemeanor
domestic violence in State, Tribal or Federal court.
- Must not have been convicted of or placed on a deferred judgment for
any misdemeanor crime for one year prior to appt.
- Must not have a restraining order or order of protection.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam and annually
thereafter.
- Must successfully pass a physical efficiency battery at 60% or better
in all four categories prior to appointment and annually thereafter at
70% or better.
- Must be of excellent character and reputation and pass a thorough
background check, including the Colorado Central Registry, fingerprint
check, psychological test, and pre-employment drug test.
