Public Safety Security Officer

Open: January 9 2026Close: January 23 2026Job Title: security officerDepartment: public safetyReports To: assistant directorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 838*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday leave. Position Summary:Responsible for protection and security of the Puyallup Tribal buildings and property. Reports all incidents in writing to the Assistant Director and any criminal activity to both the Assistant Director and the Puyallup Tribal Police Duties and ResponsibilitiesIs responsible for protecting and securing Tribal buildings and property as assigned by being proactive creating a safe environment for all staff and visitorsPromptly reports for assigned shift ready and identifiable as security for every will physically perform routine property checks by walking and checking the buildings and parking staff may be assigned shifts at any location including those that serve vulnerable population. Security is required comply with the programs protocols working with the Director at the and completes incident reports on all non-criminal incidents in writing to the Puyallup Tribal Public Safety Department. Observes reports all criminal activities to Law Enforcement Department immediately and completes incident alert throughout shift and ensures visitors sign in/out at all Tribal for escorting visitors throughout building when required daily log for each and accurately follows instructions received from security cameras per assigned understand building safety protocols at each location per assigned shifts and implement when needed. Notifies Law Enforcement for completing departments emergency lockdown procedures when needed and work with the program to ensure emergency plans are up to date. Responsible for working mandatory events such as Tribal Membership meetings Pow Wows Culture events construction projects be able to use a two-way radio to communicate with other security staff and law other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to write incident reports. Must be able to work any assigned shift including weekends evenings graveyard and holidays. Must be willing to work at any Tribal location as assigned by RequirementsRequired to comply with all applicable Policies and Procedures including Employee Conduct Appendix C:5. Causes for disciplinary action will include but not be limited to:a. Drinking intoxicating beverages or use of drugs on the job or arriving on the job under. the influence of the same which interferes with the job will acknowledge schedules are subject to change at any time without notice by the supervisor(s). Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized or CertificatesNo felony convictions within the past five years preferred however background checks will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine mitigating factors. May be required to have and maintain a valid and unrestricted drivers license and proof of auto insurance. Employees without a drivers license will be placed at locations that do not require vehicle or driving access. Must be able to acceptably pass a background and DSHS check prior to and periodically throughout attend and pass WA DOL Security Guard Training within 90 days of hire. 40 80 hours of on the job training required once DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in deal with the public in a tactical pleasant and courteous employee is regularly required to talk and hear; use hands to finger handle or feel; push and/or pull; kneel stoop crouch or crawl; and reach with hands and employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is physical exertion is work place may sometimes be stressful when dealing with unruly clients or visitors to the is sometimes performed in outdoor weather conditions while patrolling the Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. 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