Police Officer

Snoqualmie Indian Tribe; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 68,543 - 83,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Up to 18 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe is seeking a dedicated Police Officer responsible for enforcing laws, protecting life, and handling both emergency and non-emergency situations effectively. The role requires passing extensive background checks and having a valid WA driver’s license. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $76,159.67 per year. A supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans will be provided.

Additionally, employees may enjoy paid holidays and time off opportunities. Experience in security or corrections is preferred, making this an ideal role for individuals passionate about community service.

Qualifications

• Must pass an extensive criminal background check.
• Valid WA state driver’s license without restrictions.
• Current 1st Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Enforce tribal, federal, state, and local laws.
• Respond to non-emergency and emergency complaints.
• Patrol assigned areas and complete crime reports.

Skills

Knowledge of criminal justice system

Effective verbal and written communication

Quick and appropriate decision-making

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Description

The commissioned Police Officer position protects life and property, enforces laws and ordinances, preserves the peace, and prevents and investigates crimes. This position is responsible to recognize the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under general supervision.

Essential Duties

• Enforce tribal, federal, state and local laws.
• Respond to non-emergency and emergency complaints and matters of a criminal and civil nature.
• Patrol assigned areas, make arrests, issue citations, transport prisoners, complete crime reports, and handle related records management.
• Interpret and apply modern principles, practices, and procedures of police work.
• Resolve a variety of potentially volatile and dangerous situations in a calm, professional, and effective manner.
• Train and use firearms safely in accordance with departmental rules.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Write clear and comprehensive reports.

Additional Duties

• Drive a patrol car under normal and adverse conditions.
• Apply knowledge of basic first aid procedures.
• Clean and maintain assigned firearms and vehicles.
• Work with the public and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Perform duties from time to time that may not be related to regular responsibilities, as required by the Tribe’s commitment to community service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and principles, practices, and procedures of police work.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and appropriate course of action.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.

Education & Experience

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Education Preferred

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Experience

• 1 or more years’ experience in security or corrections preferred.
• Other service-related job experience is highly preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must have and maintain a valid WA state driver’s license without restrictions.
• Current 1st Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain by date of hire.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass an extensive criminal background check (SF86 Background check).
• Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy, including pre-employment screening.
• Must pass the physical requirements of the state as well as the standard psychiatric test.
• Graduation from the United States Indian Police Academy and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s 2‑week basic law enforcement equivalency academy.
• Experienced and Lateral Officers – must have completed a WA state‑recognized basic law enforcement academy and possess or can obtain a Washington State Training Commission Peace Officer Certification.
• Must complete all mandatory WA state and BIA certification and in‑service training.
• Must be able to work shift work to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment

Work is performed both indoors, in vehicles and outdoors. It can be physically demanding, stressful, and dangerous. Officers must be alert and ready to react throughout their entire shift, and regularly work at crime and accident scenes and encounter suffering and the results of violence.

Tribal Preference

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe follows the Tribal Hiring Preference as outlined in tribal policies, including the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). TERO sets forth certain hiring preferences for qualified individuals who are enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe, as well as, in some cases, preference for certain family members of those individuals.

Additional Information

• Compensation will be determined based on experience and starts at $76,159.67 per year.
• This position is a full‑time position and employment is at will.
• Location: Snoqualmie, WA

Benefits

• First month following hire: competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for all regular full‑time employees.
• After 90 days: 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 18 paid holidays are offered every calendar year, including the workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 12+ days sick and vacation leave respectively, increasing based on years of service.

Additional Perks

• Additional time‑off opportunities available, including bereavement, military, parental and jury duty.
• Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full‑time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center.
• Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino, Salish Lodge & Spa and Crescent Market.
• Third‑party perks such as movie tickets, theme parks, shows and attractions.
• Employee assistance plans.