Police Lieutenant

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Closes: 2/13/2026

Reports to:

Chief of Police

Salary (Grade): $40.58/hr

Status:
Reg. Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Location:

Winnebago Tribal Police Department, Winnebago NE 68071

The police lieutenant is a sworn management position within the Winnebago Tribal Police Department performing supervisory personnel management responsibilities over uniform police. The police lieutenant provides leadership, management and direction to the patrol units and, when directed, to the dispatch and criminal investigators to ensure that the law is upheld and police services are rendered appropriately. In support of or in the absence of the chief of police, the lieutenant assists in the administration of the department or commands any of its divisions including, but not limited to, organizing, directing, staffing, controlling, and coordinating activities of the police department primarily involving the patrol operations.

Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.

Abide by all Winnebago law enforcement policies and procedures.

Must attend training to become or sustain law enforcement certification.

Will maintain law and order within the area of assignment by patrolling, investigating suspicious activity, and taking appropriate and/or immediate action, where warranted.

Will work proactively with law enforcement personnel to address community concerns and evaluate community input for issue resolution where applicable.

Organize community forums and provide community orientation on special law enforcement programs that will involve written and oral presentations to community groups and organizations.

Will develop and implement community policing programs to build key partnerships with stakeholders as directed. Such programs may include, but not limited to, neighborhood watch, youth education, D.A.R.E, and G.R.E.A.T, etc.)

Will assist tribal programs and tribal court on follow-up of court cases as requested.

Respond to calls concerning felonies and misdemeanors under Tribal, State, Federal and local laws.

Respond to calls concerning emergencies such as traffic accidents, confrontations, altercations, and disorderly conduct.

Will administer first-aid, NARCAN and/or CPR including use of oxygen and other equipment and techniques when necessary.

Must possess the ability to determine necessary action where serious crime or personal injury traffic accidents are involved. This includes notifying appropriate authorities, safeguarding the scene, identifying and obtaining information from witnesses and developing preliminary investigative leads.

Will perform duties related to radar on high traffic roadways, night surveillance in high crime areas and participate in traffic and crowd control at community events and activities.

Must possess the ability to operate and obtain certification on various equipment related to law enforcement which includes a breath analyzer to determine degree of intoxications of individuals.

Will make arrests in cases of crimes by physically apprehending and remanding suspects into custody and presenting them to appropriate authority for booking or formal charging.

Will testify at hearings and trials as an expert witness in local, Tribal, State and Federal court as required.

Will be required to prepare statistical reports and submit daily, and weekly narratives as needed.

Will diligently and persistently enforce all laws and regulations within authority related to use, possession, distribution, trafficking, and manufacture of illegal controlled substances.

Must perform all other law enforcement related duties as assigned by the established Chain of Command.

Conduct investigations of a number of complex and varied matters in a wide range of location, involving both geographically isolated and densely populated areas that involve locating, securing, and protecting crime scenes.

Collecting and/or seizing evidence, including correspondence, maps, historical information, exhibits, and photographs; then preserving and protecting it, and properly disposing of it upon completion…