1. Job Identification:

2. Position Summary: 

Deputy Marshals are responsible for enforcing applicable laws, preventing and investigating criminal activity, making arrests, and supporting special crime prevention and law enforcement programs. All duties are performed in accordance with Quapaw Nation policies and procedures, as well as established internal control standards and objectives.

This position is responsible for enforcing Quapaw Nation, federal, state, and local laws while protecting life and property, preserving public peace, and maintaining community safety.

3. Essential Job Functions: 

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to detect, deter, and prevent violations of the law.
• Review and analyze evidence, witness statements, and suspect information in criminal cases to identify patterns, trends, connections, or similarities across investigations.

Cooperate and coordinate with Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on joint investigations, enforcement actions, and special operations.

Maintain awareness of changing community conditions and report relevant developments, emerging issues, or trends to command staff, including recommendations for improvement or corrective action.

Respond to emergencies and apply appropriate levels of force, including the use of firearms, when necessary, to prevent or halt crimes in progress and ensure the apprehension of offenders.

Protect and safeguard public officials, prisoners, citizens, and property as required.

Serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents and court processes.

Search for, collect, document, and securely preserve evidence required for criminal investigations and prosecution.

Communicate clearly, accurately, and concisely with fellow officers, dispatchers, and members of the public to relay information regarding incidents, suspects, and emergency situations.

Inspect liquor‑selling establishments, places of entertainment, motor vehicles, and other locations or situations where law violations may occur or where law enforcement assistance is required.

Interview suspects, witnesses, and other individuals involved in incidents to obtain information relevant to investigations and enforcement actions.

Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed reports documenting significant activities, incidents, and information obtained during law enforcement duties.

Accurately create, maintain, and safeguard records related to crimes, disturbances, investigations, and law enforcement actions.

Testify in court as required, presenting accurate and factual information based on personal knowledge, notes, reports, and other records, including testimony provided long after the incident occurred.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

4. Non-essential Job Functions: 

• Duties, responsibilities, requirements, and expectations associated with this position are subject to change as operational needs dictate.
• Participate in committees, roundtables, task forces, and other professional or community events, as applicable.

5. Job Specifications: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and equipment.

Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, tribal, and state laws, ordinances, and departmental rules and regulations.

Ability to carry out, interpret, and enforce existing laws, policies, and procedures, and to assist in the development or improvement of policies and methods within the assigned area of responsibility.

Ability to regularly interact with the general public, personnel from other departments, representatives of outside organizations, and large organizational units to furnish or obtain information, explain procedures, or address specialized matters related to the position.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and external partners.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to give clear verbal and written instructions.

Ability to exercise independent judgment under pressure while preserving the integrity and sovereignty of the tribal organization.

Ability to maintain frequent contact with the public while exercising courtesy, discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Ability to gather, prepare, maintain, and safeguard operational reports and routine records, including confidential or sensitive information.

 Demonstrated high level of responsibility for public safety and the enforcement of laws and public safety standards.

Must have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence or moral turpitude.

Must be willing and reasonably available to respond to after-hours callouts and emergency incidents on a 24-hour, as-needed basis.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) from the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Justice Services.

Must successfully complete all required training and maintain required certifications.

Ability to operate motor vehicles safely for official duties.

Must be able to successfully pass a tribal background investigation and drug screening.

Must be willing and able to perform all job‑related travel as required.

Must be willing to carry a firearm and use deadly force, when necessary, in the performance of official duties.

Must possess the physical and mental stamina necessary to perform the essential functions of the position and to endure the inherent physical demands, discomforts, and dangers of law enforcement work.

Must successfully complete a comprehensive physical examination meeting the specifications of the Quapaw Nation Marshal Service.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Maintain a current driver’s license in good standing and qualify under the Quapaw Nation Motor Vehicle Policy.

Experience:

• No prior law enforcement experience is required; however, preference may be given to candidates with previous law enforcement experience.
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• Education:
• Basic Law Enforcement Certification is preferred but not required.
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• Physical Abilities:
• It is necessary for physical exertion in performing the duties of the position and the dexterity in limb or body movements necessary to satisfactory performance. Classification of law enforcement officers requires considerable physical effort involving continuous light work and occasional heavy work; must have skills, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands and limbs on repetitive operations of mechanical office equipment and tools within moderate tolerance or limits of accuracy.
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6. Working Conditions: 

A significant portion of the work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions. The position may also involve infrequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold or heat, and vibration.

While performing required duties, the individual may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided by the employer and must be properly used as required.

7. Disclaimers: 

• This job description encompasses and describes most but not all tasks and responsibilities of the job. The management reserves the right to change the nature of the job and the job description with or without prior warning, as well as to give special
• consideration to circumstances related to the essential job functions on a case-by-case basis. The incumbent may be required by the management to perform other duties as assigned.
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• This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer. PLEASE NOTE: Hiring preference in the following order will be provided to qualified members of the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma followed by spouse and caregivers of Quapaw Tribal members and then other federally recognized tribes. The Quapaw Nation requires a designated candidate to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and confirmation of professional references.
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• *The Quapaw Nation will not observe a medical marijuana card for any position deemed safety sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (Unity Bill).