Public Safety Officer I & II (Kingston)

When you work for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, you don’t just gain knowledge of the tribe and amazing benefits! You also gain a community! • Generous leave package including 17-YES 17 paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave awarded for full time and part time employees. • Full Medical, Dental, & vision - Employers pays 60% Employee pays in 40% • Life Insurance • 401K with 5% Employer Match • Short-and-Long Term Disability for full time employees. • On site Library, Fitness Center, Coffee Shop, Walking Path and Health Clinic! • Off Site Heronswood Garden, tribal owned (Short 4-mile drive!) • Services available on site with your employee insurance: Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Fitness Trainer, Behavioral Health, Dental Visits, Medical Visits, and Women’s Health! The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Department of Public Safety is to protect life and property, maintain order, investigate crimes, enforce all applicable laws and ordinances, protect natural resources, enforce Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Fishing, Hunting, and Forest codes, investigate violations, arrest and issue citations on violators within the boundaries of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and within the boundaries of the Point No Point Treaty Area. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, originally known as the Nux Sklai Yem or The Strong People, are descendants of the Salish peoples with ancestral ties to the Kitsap Peninsula that date back at least 1,000 years. Many of the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s members—totaling over 1,400—live on the Tribe’s reservation, which is located on the northern tip of Kitsap County in Washington state, near the neighboring towns of Kingston, Poulsbo, Indianola, Hansville, Port Gamble, and Bainbridge Island. Kitsap County is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities—including a well-maintained trail system—as well as award-winning restaurants, highly-ranked public schools, and picturesque, friendly communities. Plus Kitsap County is one of the most affordable places to live in western Washington, offering the charm of small-town life with access to the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Seattle, which is only a relaxing 30-minute ferry ride away. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe offers a generous compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision benefits, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays, including your birthday. Also including n on-site library, coffee shop, fitness center, health clinic (with access to massage therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, medical/dental and women’s health). Salary is competitive with range dependent on experience and individual qualifications. Job Summary: The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Police Officer is to protect life and property, maintain order, investigate crimes, enforce all applicable laws and ordinances, protect natural resources, investigate violations, arrest and issue citations on violators within the boundaries of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and within the boundaries of the Point No Point Treaty Area. Education and Requirements: 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 close proximity to the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and be able to respond within twenty (20) minutes if called back to duty. 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. To apply, please submit your resume, education credentials, and a cover letter on our employment website www.pgst.nsn.us/employment.