Deputy Director of Public Safety

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Education and Experience

• Associate's degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience

Public Safety

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Deputy Director of Public Safety

The Deputy Director of Public Safety is a leader responsible for the structural resilience, fiscal integrity, and strategic preparedness of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation. This position serves as the primary coordinator and lead strategist for the Nation’s disaster readiness, overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of all Office of Emergency Services (OES) plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Hazard Mitigation Plan.

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation drug free workplace policy and will be subject to pre-employment, random, for-cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Assist with financial tracking, cost recovery, and billing processes for fire, emergency, and public safety services to ensure accurate documentation and timely submittal.
• Coordinate and maintain training schedules, certifications, and compliance records for Public Safety staff, including fire, emergency management, and law enforcement personnel.
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of all OES plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Hazard Mitigation Plan, and specialized response annexes.
• Prepare, review, and submit program reports, invoices, and reimbursement requests in accordance with Tribal, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintain and organize departmental records, files, and databases to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with retention requirements.
• Assist in monitoring program budgets, tracking expenditures, and providing administrative support for grant and contract management.
• Develop and distribute internal communications, reports, and updates to support the efficient operation of the Department of Public Safety.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, trainings, exercises, and community safety events.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and operational plans.
• Serve as a point of contact with partner agencies, contractors, and vendors for administrative and program coordination matters.
• Support emergency response activities by performing administrative and documentation duties during incidents, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the Department of Public Safety.

Personal Traits

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of Tribal government operations, policies, and procedures, particularly as they relate to public safety and emergency services.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal public safety partners, including Cal OES, USFS, BIA, CAL FIRE, county emergency services, and neighboring fire and law enforcement agencies.
• Understanding of mutual aid systems, cooperative agreements, and resource-sharing practices within Del Norte County and surrounding regions.
• Knowledge of training and certification requirements for fire, emergency management, and law enforcement personnel.
• Awareness of community-specific risks, hazards, and emergency management needs affecting the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and surrounding areas.
• Proficiency in administrative processes such as billing, reporting, budget tracking, and records management within a public safety or government setting.

Required Skills and Abilities

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage citizen confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Oral communications.
• Dealing tactfully with government officials, civic groups, private vendors, and the Nation’s citizens.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Managing projects.
• Managing time efficiently.
• Organizing work effectively.
• Administer and manage emergency management programs and projects.
• Problem solve and critically think.
• Remain calm under stress.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in fire, law enforcement, emergency management or public administration.

Or

8 years’ experience in fire, law enforcement or emergency management.

And

• 4 years' experience performing essential duties
• 3 years supervisory experience in fire, law enforcement or emergency management.
• Must be certified in the following Incident Command System (“ICS”) courses within first year of hire: ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
• Must be certified First Aid and in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (“CPR”) Instructor within 180 days of date of hire.
• Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California or Oregon driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Nation’s insurance policy.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands and arms to operate office and field equipment and for repetitive-motion tasks for more than one hour at a time.
• Sit for more than half a workday.
• Stand or walk for more than a workday.
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch, and reach.
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time.
• Lift or carry less than 50 pounds unaided.
• Push or pull, using up to moderate force.
• See and hear with normal acuity.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in both the office and the field.
• Moderate travel is required, up to 50 percent of the time.
• Work is occasionally required in confined spaces, in areas of high noise, and/or in high or low temperatures.

Job Details

Category

Public Safety

Status

Open

Salary

$34.48 + DOE

Posted

January 23, 2026 8:00 AM

Closing

February 9, 2026 5:00 PM