Police Officer

About the position

The Police Officer for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is responsible for law enforcement duties within the Tribal Community, ensuring the safety and security of citizens and visitors. This role involves various assignments, including uniformed and plainclothes duties, and requires flexibility in work hours. Officers will work under the supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and are expected to comply with tribal, state, and federal laws while performing their duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforce tribal laws and ordinances
• Respond to citizen requests for assistance
• Arrest criminal code violators
• Guard, transport and care for inmates
• Monitor vehicle traffic on highways and roads within the tribal jurisdiction
• Investigate vehicle crashes
• Operate Doppler radar unit in vehicle speed enforcement
• Write reports, citations, document and maintain files, including using computers for reporting and retrieval
• Execute evictions and repossessions
• Transport inmates and juveniles to and from correctional facilities and court
• Search prisoners and for weapons and contraband
• Acquire, execute and return warrants and search warrants
• Collect and process evidence
• Participate on special teams
• Answer telephone and letter requests from attorneys, plaintiffs and tribal court officer
• Testify in court
• Operate vehicles and other equipment, including firearms, during hours of work
• Intervene in domestic and mental health disturbances
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance
• Perform other work relevant to job duties as required
• Service of housing and court documents to tribal members

Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver license
• High school diploma or GED
• Pass background investigation, psychological exam, medical exam, polygraph
• No Misdemeanor Convictions within 1 year of hire date, with the exception of minor traffic offenses
• No Domestic Violence Convictions that would prevent the applicant from carrying a Firearm under Federal or Washington State Law
• Must not have been convicted of any federal felony or offense punishable in Washington as a felony

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of modern police practices and methods
• Knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest and evidence
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Police Department
• Knowledge of first aid principles
• Ability to deal firmly and courteously with those under custody and the public
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action to be taken
• Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation
• Ability to develop a working relationship with other allied departments
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including using computer to generate reports
• Ability to remain calm in tense or hostile situations
• Ability to pass certification in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus
• Ability to work with tribal community and diverse population
• Ability to restrain an individual and employ all use of force options
• Skills in the use of care of firearms, taser and baton

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Permanent full-time position