Entry Level/Lateral Law Enforcement Officer

Chehalis Tribe; Washington; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Chehalis Tribe is seeking a Law Enforcement Officer to safeguard the community within tribal jurisdiction. You will patrol on foot, in a patrol car or boat and enforce tribal laws, codes and ordinances.

You will investigate criminal activity, prepare reports, testify in court, and may perform specialty duties such as Community Relations Officer or K-9 Unit. A High School diploma or GED is required; two years of police experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED required; higher education preferred.
• Must meet physical evaluation standards on hire.
• Two years directly related police experience required.
• BIA or Police Academy Certification recognized in WA state preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols on foot and/or in a radio-equipped patrol car or boat within tribal jurisdiction to prevent violations of tribal laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Performs complex investigation, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws, and generally provides for the safety of the public.
• Enforces tribal laws, codes, and ordinances. Issues warnings and citations where appropriate and makes arrests when necessary.
• Seizes equipment and evidence relative to violations for disposition by the courts.
• Reads and applies department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing.
• Prepares written reports and memoranda summarizing information. Uses computers for reports, communications, and information retrieval.
• Testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Responsible for the protection and conservation of fish, wildlife, and natural resources through the enforcement of tribal hunting and fishing ordinances.
• Arranges for disposition of fish, game and other natural resources unlawfully taken.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
• May be assigned specialty duties such as Community Relations Officer, Drug Task Force, River and Swift Water Rescue, or K-9 Unit.

Skills

Patrol

Investigation

Laws enforcement

Report writing

Court testimony

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced education preferred

Job description

Join our law enforcement team as a Law Enforcement Officer with the Chehalis Tribe. As a crucial member of our force, you will be responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and protecting citizens. The Law Enforcement Officer will play a vital role in preventing crime, investigating criminal activities, and ensuring the overall security of the community.

Job Duties

• Patrols on foot and/or in a radio equipped patrol car or boat within tribal jurisdiction to prevent violations of tribal laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Performs complex investigation, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws, and generally provides for the safety of the public.
• Enforces tribal laws, codes, and ordinances. Issues warnings and citations where appropriate and makes arrests when necessary.
• Seizes equipment and evidence relative to violations for disposition by the courts.
• Reads and applies department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing.
• Prepares written reports and memoranda summarizing information. Uses computers for reports, communications, and information retrieval.
• Testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Responsible for the protection and conservation of fish, wildlife, and natural resources through the enforecement of tribal hunting and fishing ordinances on the reservation, in the Tribe’s usual and accustomed fishing waters and hunting lands.
• Arranges for disposition of fish, game and other natural resources unlawfully taken.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for safety of self, others, materials and equipment.
• May be assigned specialty duties such as Community Relations Officer, Drug Task Force, River and Swift Water Rescue, or K-9 Unit.

Education & Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Advanced education is preferred. Must meet physical evaluation board standards upon hire. Required to attend and successfully complete the Bureau of Indian Affairs Basic Police Training Program within one (1) year for LATERAL POSITION: Basic Police Academy Certification recognized by the State of Washington or Bureau of Indian Affairs Basic Police Program required. Two (2) years directly related experience as a Police Officer required. Prefer experience with American Indian/Alaska Native communities.

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Recent Police Officer: 2 years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.19 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Licenses & Certifications

• Washington Driver License (Required)
• BIA or Police Academy Certification recognized in Wa State (Preferred)