Conservation & Enforcement Sergeant

SMSC Community Center
Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as our Conservation and Enforcement Sergeant. Provide public safety, resource and recreation protection according to applicable statutes, regulations and policies. Be a part of our community that inspires possibilities, fosters meaningful connections and upholds our longstanding values while creating memorable experiences! Enjoy weekly pay, 401k match day one, and health benefits.

Enjoy a $5000 signing bonus.

Job Overview
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Assists the Community’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer in directing and leading staff in enforcing state, federal and tribal laws and local ordinances. Responsible for administering and encouraging compliance with the zoning, health, safety and nuisance codes of the Community and Community property. Provide public safety, resource and recreation protection according to applicable statutes, regulations and policies. Provide management, supervision and development of CSO program.

Represents department in Native American equity, recruitment and development programs.

Job Duties:

• Supervises conservation and community services officers.
• Communicates with Community members to build mutual trust and respect; to be helpful and supportive within the organization and in providing service to the Community.
• Responsible for identifying ordinance violations within the Community; responding to complaints, and promptly and cooperatively working with residents and enterprises to resolve ordinance violations. Issues violation notices and citations when appropriate. Reviews facts to determine if ordinance or statute violation has occurred.
• Enforce all authorized regulations and ordinances; enforce all authorized recreational, environmental and emerging issues and regulations; identify needs, develop methods and implement plans to detect violations; investigate complaints. Serves notice to individuals that the Business Council excludes from the Reservation.
• Responds to complaints of stray or dangerous animals; and assists in recovery of animals. Investigates animal bites and alleged violations, interviews witnesses, and reports violations. Examines and inspects establishments housing animals for compliance with laws and issues warnings or summonses to violators.
• Maintains a variety of logs, records and written correspondence to document inspection and enforcement activities. Records facts and prepares report to document activities. Prepares and presents a summary and maintains files.
• Ensures compliance of the Community’s Fish and Game Ordinance. Issues hunting license and deer stand permits. Adheres to Tribal Court orders and appears in court, as requested. Maintain chain of custody records and documentation for all evidence and confiscated items. Attends coordinated training with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and local law enforcement agencies.
• Assists with Native American employee equity, recruiting and development programs.
• Develop and Maintain CSO program

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks:Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes to causes, organizations and tribes across the region, state and country. The SMSC has donated more than $350 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other…