Law Enforcement Police Officer

Close:When FilledJob Title:Police OfficerReports To:Shift CommanderDepartment:Law EnforcementHours:40 Hours/Week - Full TimeSalary:Entry Level:$43.44/hour Benefits*Lateral:$46.05/hour Benefits**In addition to salary the Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefitspackage 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. Criminal Disqualifiers:1. Must not have pleaded guilty or been convicted of a felony offense.2. Must not have pleaded guilty of been convicted of a misdemeanor offense.3. Must not be the current subject of an administrative or internal affairs :A written exam 1.5 mile run and pre-psychological suitability assessment exam is required prior to the oral board/interview. Details about scheduling the disclosed above exams are below: After submitting your application through this online application portal the next step is to schedule and complete a written exam with Public Safety schedule your PST written exam as soon as possible. The Puyallup Tribe will cover the cost of your exam. When checking out use thecoupon code: PTPDFREE. Candidates have the option to purchase out-of-pocket a combo study guide and practice test for $28. Separately the study guide is $21 and the practice test is $13. These study materials are not paid for by the Puyallup Tribe. To schedule the PST Written Exam:The Puyallup Tribes Police Officer position is listed on the PST website. To schedule you can use the linkhttps:// scroll down to find the Puyallup Tribal Police Officer position under WA. You will be able to complete your application online and select the testing date (virtual testing requires video/camera) and/or location most convenient for you. If you have any PST website or testing questions feel free to call PST at toll-free you are a previous applicant with PST and have completed a written exam within the last 6 months you will be able to submit your score to the Puyallup Tribes position as an add-on. The coupon code can be used to cover the $11 add-on fee. 1.5 Mile Run:The 1.5 mile run is now scheduled digitally please utilize the following link to get scheduled: SAR Exam:After a candidate has completed and passed the written exam and run Human Resources will email instructions for scheduling the pre-psychological SAR and Response Process:After the application period ends you will receive an email from our recruitment team. Please expect an email from an address ending in is the candidates responsibility to ensure a timely response. If a candidate cannot be contacted after three (3) contact attempts or approximately three (3) weeks they will automatically be disqualified and may reapply after six (6) Summary:Responsible for the enforcement of all tribal laws and regulations which shall include both land and marine areas which are under tribal jurisdiction. The police officer should possess understanding of sovereignty tribal regulations and the need for their Duties and Responsibilities:Works in partnership to build positive relationships with the community and other agencies to solve law enforcement issues and to improve the quality of life for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and its an assigned area of the reservation in a patrol vehicle a motorcycle marine vessel or bicycle during an assigned shift to preserve law and order to prevent and discover the commission of crimes and to enforce civil both emergency and non-emergency calls and complaints involving fire traffic accidents domestic situations robberies and other misdemeanors and other disturbances and answers felony calls and takes necessary police action. Conducts preliminary investigations at crime scenes and accidents gathers evidence locates and questions as a witness in witnesses and/or complainants; collects material evidence and performs crime scene work; performs surveillance; apprehends interviews and arrests suspects; prepares and submits accurate reports and keeps detailed incident logs; assists other jurisdictions and agencies; participates in undercover investigations of narcotics gambling vice and other activities violations and crimes; may be called on at any time for emergency confidentiality so as not to jeopardize on-going be able to quickly assess situations in accordance with operating rules regulations and laws while considering the needs of the community in order to protect the health and safety of the public other officers and himself/ participate on special task forces as assigned by shift commander which may include school resource officer duties gang resistance education and training to students school staff and community. Performs hunting patrols and patrols of seasonal fireworks areas or other events/activities. May work marine or hunting patrols including ensuring that shellfish divers are in compliance with shellfish code through quarterly Urine other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory and Requirements:Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is Certificates/Other:Entry Level Candidates:Must be able to complete the Washington State Training Commission Basic Academy or Bureau of Indian Affairs Basic Police Training or other tribal/state approved basic academy within one year of hire. Must complete Washington State equivalency commission within one year of hire as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a commission through agencies in which the tribe has entered into Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement (MOU/MOA) for commissioning within the first year of employment and maintain such cross commission during entire length of employment. Must complete a one-year probationary period with the Law Enforcement Department after successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Must successfully complete field Candidates:Must be currently certified as a police officer and have worked as a police officer during the past two years and have no break-in-service. Graduate of the Washington Training Commission Basic Academy or Bureau of Indian Affairs Basic Police Training or other tribal/state-approved basic academy. Must submit proof of Academy certification. Washington State Equivalency examination within one year of hire as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a cross-commission through Pierce County Sheriffs Department within the first year of candidates can be exempted from the written/physical agility test if Academy certified and have worked as an officer within the last two years. Lateral candidates must submit proof of Academy Candidates:Must have a valid state drivers license and be have or qualify for a valid Washington State concealed weapons have no be at least 21 years of be able to successfully complete a physical agility and written test; and psychological evaluation as part of the hiring qualification process. Lateral candidates can be exempted from the written/physical agility test if Academy certified and have worked as an officer within the last two years. Lateral candidates must submit proof of Academy be able to acceptably complete a background adjudication prior to and periodically throughout employment which includes criminal history employment history credit history education verification and reference be able to successfully complete periodic physical and psychological evaluations during entire length of be able to pass a physical medical exam and drug screen in order to meet BIA to attend necessary Skills:Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/or boards of Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and Ability:Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete Demands:Requires the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in deal with the public in a tactical pleasant and courteous employee regularly required to talk and hear; sit; stand; walk; drive; push and/or pull; kneel stoop crouch or crawl; and reach with hands and employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust Environment:The noise level is physical exertion is is performed in outdoor weather employee is occasionally exposed to wet humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and may be required to work with may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:If you are using a MAC use Safari. If you are using a PC use Chrome. Do not use a mobile cellular additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation tribal documentation etc.). Please include copies of any required degrees certificates training Hiring Preference If selecting a native category (native spouse descendant) send in the appropriate documentation. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in contact us. Provide 3 references. We cannot obtain references from direct family members (parents grandparents siblings or children). One reference must be a recent past or present supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers subordinates or other supervisors but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic skills/abilities and attendance. To add more employment education or references click on the small blue sign in the upper right corner of the page. When entering salaries use only numbers. 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