Seminole Tribe of Florida · 14 hours ago
Executive Director of Public Safety
Hollywood, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expThe Seminole Tribe of Florida is seeking an Executive Director of Public Safety to oversee their Emergency Response Departments, including Police, Fire Rescue, and Emergency Management. The role involves strategic planning and coordination of public safety programs, reporting directly to the Tribal Council to ensure alignment with the Tribe's mission and objectives.
Government Administration
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Joshua Lohn
Responsibilities
Directing, planning, and managing the operations and activities of the Emergency Response Departments, including Seminole Police, Fire Rescue and Emergency Management Departments
Establishing strategic plans, goals and objectives for all the Public Safety Programs, ensuring that strategic plans support the broad STOF mission, goals and objectives
Coordinating all Department activities with the STOF Gaming
Reporting to and consulting with the Tribal Council in determining plans and policies to be observed in police operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Police Science, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Planning, Public Safety, Business Management, or a closely related field is required
A minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in a Police Department, with at least five (5) working as Police Lieutenant or in a higher sworn or civilian command level is required
Demonstrated ability to manage public services, community relations, law enforcement, emergency services, fire rescue and other programs affecting the safety and welfare of communities in an executive leadership/senior level capacity is required
Possession of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification is required
Knowledge of applicable Florida State and Federal laws is required
Capability to build positive working relationships and garner the respect of Tribal elected officials, Tribal communities, Police and Fire Chiefs, Directors and external partners at the local, regional, state and national levels is required
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License is required along with the ability to travel regionally and internationally as necessary
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, strong communication, interpersonal skills, written skills, proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
Preferred
Master's Degree is preferred
Knowledge or experience with Native American culture is preferred
Company
Seminole Tribe of Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, the only tribe in America who never signed a peace treaty.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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