Public Safety Officer I - Entry - Open Until Filled

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe; Kingston (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe seeks a Police Officer for Kingston, WA to enforce tribal laws and maintain public safety within the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and surrounding areas.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, with local travel and on-call readiness. This full-time position offers a challenging environment dedicated to community service and professional standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Law Enforcement Certification: completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy or equivalent within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all applicable laws and ordinances specified in tribal code.
• Receives information from various sources, evaluates and investigates reported violations, and recommends actions.
• Operates emergency vehicles and communications equipment, conducts firearm qualifications as needed, and prepares reports.
• Maintains professional conduct and a neat appearance, serving as a positive role model in the community.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows chain of command.
• Develops effective working relationships with community members and other agencies.
• Makes sound judgments based on training and knowledge of tribal laws and procedures.
• Responds to emergencies and supports public safety operations as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Port Gamble S’Klallam Police Officer
• Job Location: Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe - Kingston, WA 98346
• Position Type: Full Time - 30 - 40 hrs/week
• Education Level: High School/GED - Required
• Salary Range: $34.86 - $40.96 hourly
• Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Responsibilities

• Authority: Enforces all applicable laws and ordinances specified in the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Code.
• Analysis: Receives information from the Police Sergeant, Deputy Chief or Chief of Police, Fish and Game Officers, Police Officers, Informants, Community Members, Tribal Court Staff, and other agencies. Evaluates information and investigates reported violations, makes recommendations where appropriate action is needed to prevent violations, apprehend violators, or other action.
• Equipment: Operates emergency vehicles in all weather conditions, day or night. Uses radio, cell phone, and other communication related equipment. Uses firearms as authorized by the department and participates in firearm qualifications and certifications described in the department policy manual, uses equipment authorized by the department for restraint of violators either electronic or chemical, prepares written reports and documents required using a computer, and operates various types of office equipment. Safeguards department equipment from damage or theft.
• Image: Commands the confidence and respect of the community, staff, and others. Displays professional conduct, obey applicable laws and comply with policy and procedures, maintain a clean and neat appearance, and demonstrate overall conduct on and off duty in a manner that presents a positive role model.
• Integrity: Maintains the highest standard of ethical conduct, confidentiality of all department related information, and strictly follows and enforces the chain of command.
• Interpersonal Relations: Develops and maintains effective and positive working relationships with community members, department staff, tribal staff, and staff from other agencies and organizations. Interacts with the community members and others in a manner that is respectful and culturally sensitive.
• Judgment: Ensures sound decisions by acting on the basis of training, reliable information, extensive knowledge of the applicable Tribal Laws and Ordinances, Department procedures and policies, information received from the Tribal Court and other departments. Manages crises by following established procedures and addresses unanticipated developments by accessing appropriate resources.
• Sensitivity: Contributes towards community development and positive community relations by being aware and considerate of the needs and feelings of others.
• Stress Tolerance: Maintains a high level of performance maintaining stability under varied demands and circumstances, crises, opposition and hostility.
• Verbal Skills: Expresses self clearly and effectively when talking with individuals and groups. Ensures the timely and accurate communication of issues to the Public Safety Sergeant, Deputy Chief, Director of Public Safety, Tribal Court, and community members as well as other tribal staff and other agencies and organizations.
• Work Standards: Ensures the safe and successful accomplishment of department and personal performance objectives by observing high standards of conduct that result in peaceful, procedurally correct arrests, criminal investigations, proper record maintenance, and peacekeeping.
• Writing Skills: Ensures timely and accurate complaint documentation as required by department policy and the Tribal Court. Uses effective written communication skills to inform and document incidents.
• Case Investigations: Uses investigative techniques and equipment per department policies to process, research, document and solve cases involving violations of all applicable laws and ordinances, fishing, hunting and forest violations, and other assigned cases.
• Court Appearance: Appears and provides testimony in Tribal Court.
• Emergency Response: Responds to medical emergencies and fire responses when requested, to calls for Public Safety services when requested, to support and back up any public safety officer when needed, performs First Aid/CPR when necessary, and to emergency calls located within the waterways of the Tribe. Responds to calls for emergency assistance by outside agencies when requested.
• Meetings: Attends all meetings, community functions, seminars etc as directed.
• Patrol: Provides protection within all areas of responsibility within the boundaries of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and all areas within the boundaries of the Point No Point Treaty in a patrol vehicle and/or boat. Responds to calls for public safety services and/or assistance including all areas involving Fish, Game, and Forest enforcement.
• Training: May be required to attend training as designated from time to time. Training designated may involve travel and periods away from the reservation.
• Reporting: Mandatory for tribal employees and contractors with the tribe who perform services to the community in the areas of education, health and human services, law enforcement, and members of the clergy.
• Other Duties as Assigned: May be required to perform designated duties outside job description.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, or GED.
• Basic Law Enforcement Certification: Must have successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement Academy sponsored by the Washington State Training Commission, or the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or complete the Washington State Training Commission Equivalency Course or complete Basic certifications within one (1) year of appointment date.

Requirements

• Background Investigation: Must have successfully passed a criminal background investigation, must have no felony convictions, must have no violations of Domestic Violence, must have no misdemeanor convictions within the past three (3) years, must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, or convicted of any crime that would compromise the integrity or credibility of the officer. Must successfully complete a psychological and polygraph examination.
• First Aid/CPR Certification: Must be currently certified in Basic First Aid and CPR or become certified within thirty (30) days of appointment.
• On Call Response: Must reside within 40 miles of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation.
• Personal Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills are required as well as the ability to learn word processing, spreadsheet and other software used by the department.
• Drug Testing: The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is a “Drug Free Workplace” environment. Must participate in a pre-screen drug test of either urine or hair follicle.
• United States Citizen.
• Valid Washington State Drivers License.

Travel Requirements

• Local, State, and Out-of-State Travel may be required.