Basic Requirements:

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least (21) twenty-one years of age.
• Must be a High School graduate or G.E.D certification recipient.
• No misdemeanor convictions within (3) three years prior to appointment.
• No felony convictions.
• No excessive traffic citations.
• No domestic violence conviction.
• Be physically and mentally healthy.
• Prior Military must be honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.

Personal Requirements:

• Submit Navajo Nation application for employment.
• Must pass a physical fitness test
  • Agility Run - 23 seconds or less
  • Push Ups - 15 or more reps in 1 minute
  • Sit Ups - 20 or more reps in 1 minute
  • 300 Meter Run - 70 seconds or less
  • 1.5 Mile Run - 17 Minute or less
• Must pass the National Police Officer Selection test at 70% or higher.
• Submit copies of:
  • 2 Notarized copies of Applicant Affidavit of United States Citizenship, attached Birth Certificate, or Affidavit of Birth
  • 2 Notarized copies of Certificate of Indian Blood, if applicable
  • 2 Notarized copies of High School or G.E.D certificate.
  • Valid State Driver’s License
  • Social Security Card
  • College Transcripts or Special Training certificates
  • Prior Military, must submit 2 Notarized copies of DD 214 Military Form.
  • Marriage/Divorce Papers (with Docket Numbers).
  • Pass Physical/Medical Examination
  • Pass Psychological Evaluation.
  • Pass Drug Screen.
  • Undergo a Complete Background Investigation.
  • Submit Navajo Nation Peace Officers Standard and Training application.
  • Submit all current/ previous certification and/or POST commission.

THE NAVAJO NATION GIVES PREFERENCE TO ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT ACT AND VETERANS' PREFERENCE.