Position Title:Police Officer LateralDepartment:SPDStatus:Non-ExemptWage:$49.79/hourReports to:Chief of PolicePosition SummaryPerforms the functions of law enforcement necessary to maintain community interaction, public peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend violators of the law and otherwise assure proper enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. Contribute to the apprehension of criminal suspects by conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations. This would involve contacting and interviewing witnesses and victims of a crime; sketching, photographing a crime scene; dusting for latent fingerprints; and collecting other evidence and preserving the chain of evidence. The position prepares criminal investigation reports and testifies in court Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInvestigate all crimes that occur within the lands owned by the Stillaguamish Tribe of IndiansPrepare written reports when necessary that document incidents that occur within Tribal landsEnforce the Stillaguamish Tribal Law and Order Code to include the Fish and Wildlife CodeDefend the Stillaguamish Tribe against those who endanger the public peace or safetyExecute the process and orders of the courts of justice or judicial officers when delivered for that purpose according to lawAttend the sessions of the courts of record held within the Stillaguamish jurisdiction and obey their lawful orders or directivesKeep and preserve the peace in the Stillaguamish jurisdiction, patrol the lands owned by the Stillaguamish TribeSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory DutiesRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to meet physical, medical and background standards for Police Officers as established by the Stillaguamish Police.Able to successful complete firearms qualificationsFirst Aid certificationKnowledge of computers and Microsoft OfficeWork EnvironmentThe working environment is characterized by the potential for physical, verbal and psychological assault by prisoners or individuals suspected of crime. Dependent on assignment and task, the work period may be eight to twelve hours a day. The scope of work performed has the potential for other physical or cardiovascular exertion in the performance of duties. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions and adverse conditions.Physical DemandsPhysical activities include, but are not limited to, operating a patrol vehicle, walking, running, or sitting at a workstation performing administrative tasks. Position QualificationsMust be at least 21 years of age.High School graduate or GED equivalentU.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident by date of application. Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice TrainingCommission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) or other Law Enforcement Academy recognized by the State of Washington and is eligible to attend the Washington BLEA Equivalency Academy.Certified Washington State Peace Officer in good standing (no pending decertification actions).Must be certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission, or a training academy recognized by the State of Washington.If applicant is from out of state he or she will be required to attend and pass The Washington State Training Commission equivalency class.A valid Washington State Driver's License upon hire and acceptable driving recordLateral Entry:Two (2) years' experience as a FULL TIME patrolman within the last three (3) years and employed within the last two (2) years as a full time police officer and able to pass physical agility, oral board examination, background investigation, medical exam, psychological evaluation and polygraph.Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.All employees must pass a pre-employment FBI fingerprint background and state background check. Full Time Employees are eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision available on 1st of month after hire date - choose either a PPO or HDHP with a Health Savings Account.Paid Time Off (PTO) earned to plan for future paid days off from work.Parental Leave401(k) retirement with generous company match.Holiday Bank hoursDiscounts at 210 Cannabis Co and Angel of the Winds Casino Resort plus 20 cents off per gallon at Angel of the Winds Fuel.
Job Title
Police Officer Lateral