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Position range in Northern Region $64k

• $113k Per Year Police Captain
• Zuni Police Department (

Closing:

September 7, 2026)

Pueblo of Zuni

Occupation:

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Location:

Zuni, NM

• 87327
  

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/02/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Arcoro Engineering Jobs | Pueblo of Zuni, NM

Web Site:

engineeringjobs.birddoghr.com

Job #: 1004268

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POLICE CAPTAIN FT/REGULAR EXEMPT

• LEVEL 14

SALARY:

$35.61 GENERAL

DEFINITION

The primary responsibility of this position will oversee the efficient operations of the Law Enforcement Program which ensures the safety, prevention of life, and property of the community. Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, codes, and laws

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief of Police

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides direct supervision to the Administrative Lieutenant and Operations Lieutenant and other assigned personnel.

DUTIES:

Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of all divisions of the Police Department as second-in-command to the Police Chief.

• Assists the Chief in developing, coordinating, and managing emergency and routine operating policies and procedures of the law enforcement, telecommunications, and traffic enforcement.
• Assist in oversight of the incident management system and personnel accountability system for the Zuni Police Department Including evidence, fleet armory, training, equipment, and physical fitness.
• Observes the work of subordinate staff to ensure the provision of efficient and comprehensive services.
• Submit reports on daily patrol activities to the Chief of Police.
• Submit reports on the condition of Law Enforcement Program facilities (e.g. Police Department, and Telecommunications Center and equipment to the Chief of Police.
• Prepare required and or requested narrative and statistical reports. Reviews and submits monthly and annual reports to various departments and agencies and meets assigned required deadlines for reports
• Enforces and administers the provisions of the Pueblo of Zuni Personnel Polices Manuel and any subsequent personnel policies.
• Reviews operations to determine impact and effectiveness provides recommendations for expansion, and/or improvements in services
• Maintains appropriate documentation on incidents as required by policies and procedures.
• Ensures confidentiality of proceedings, files, and other information covered by established policies and procedures.
• Interviews applicants for vacant positions and make hiring decisions based on interview committee recommendations.
• Responsible for required audits and inventories of evidence collected and maintained in Departments Evidence Control.
• Oversee Standard Operating Procedures Manuel & Domestic Violence Protocol Manuel compliance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the program budget(s) and proposals: in compliance with funding agency requirements and in contract negotiations.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment to estimate budget needs of the Department and maintain an updated inventory of police equipment and supplies.
• Screens and approves vouchers, purchase orders, requisitions, and such affecting the department in the absence of the Chief of Police.
• Explains general orders, special messages, and decisions of the Police Chief, Division Director, Tribal Administrator, and Tribal Council to the supervised personnel. Performs varying types of law enforcement work as second in command of the Department.
• Responds to incidents, when required, including fire theft, automobile accidents, robberies, disturbances, and any other misdemeanors or felonies and secure the scene of a crime.
• Coordinates incident command scenes with other public safety organizations when required.
• Coordinates activities with other public safety agencies as needed: acts as a representative of Pueblo's law enforcement program
• Ensure tribal sovereignty and the jurisdictional powers and authority of the program are recognized and observed by all domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies
• Approves the working schedules for patrol officers. Serves as the point of contact for inter-departmental relations, public relations, and community relations.
• Serves on program committees, projects, and initiatives to represent the interest of the Law Enforcement program.
• Administers the community policing program; presents lectures/activities on crime and substance abuse prevention, automobile safety, and other similar topics
• Responsible for performance management, conducts performance evaluations of supervised staff and recommends appropriate recognition, disciplinary actions, staff changes, or reassignments if required.
• Reviews, recommends changes, or approves performance evaluations completed by assigned staff and approves or denies proposed actions
• Investigate and resolve internal affairs problems and issues
• Responds to citizen complaints against the law enforcement program and its employees, ensuring accurate information is provided and a timely investigation is conducted.
• Attend various conferences and meetings related to law enforcement.
• Contributes to the organization's effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a member of senior management team.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure communication regarding program activities and to communicate policies, procedures, guidelines, goals, and objectives.
• Improves staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training, and modeling
• Encourages ethical conduct, respectful interpersonal relations, open communication, innovative thinking, creative problem solving with respect and sensitivity to the pueblo's culture
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending relevant training and workshops and establishing networks with like programs. Performs other duties as necessary or assigned
• Acts on behalf of the Police Chief in his absence as assigned.
• Coordinates police department activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABLILITIES

Thorough knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures, and of the techniques used in police work, such as traffic control, investigations, crowd control, riot control and armed and unarmed defense procedures; Thorough and complete understanding of applicable Federal, State and Tribal Laws; and Game & Fish Laws appropriate to the Zuni Reservation; jurisdictional boundaries, rules and relationships in McKinley County, Cibola County and Apache County, AZ. Thorough knowledge of the constitutional protection afforded to individuals, including rules concerning search and seizure, questioning or arrest, the difference between felonies and misdemeanors; Thorough knowledge of and competence in the use of all fire arms used in performing the work of the position; knowledge of and competence in specialized law enforcement techniques used in building searches and vehicle stops, protection of dignitaries, sensitive surveillance operations and advanced investigative techniques; skill in the use of self-defense tactics to protect self and others; considerable degree of negotiating skills and ability to deal with all types of people in both sensitive and highly dangerous situations; knowledge of the provisions of the Privacy Act and disclosure procedures as they apply to the release of information on an investigation, witness or suspect. Skill in the use of radio communications equipment, both in the patrol vehicle and as a relief receptionist. Thorough knowledge of breathalyzer equipment and procedures for administration to persons suspected of intoxication; and good knowledge of first aid, including C.P.R. and use of equipment supplied. Ability to establish working relationships between fellow co-workers, tribal employees, the general public and outside agencies. Ability to apply new and traditional theories and methods to routine and emergency problems that occur. A high degree of competence in interrogation and interview techniques to conduct internal affairs investigations. Must have knowledge and skills pertaining to vehicle maintenance logs and directing officers for required repairs and maintenance to assigned vehicles. Considerabl... Visit the Employer site for more details