Law Enforcement Officer

Job overview

The Law Enforcement Officer role is onsite in Shelton, WA; the posting lists a pay-range reference of $36.35 and does not specify a pay period. The officer serves the Squaxin Island Tribe’s Public Safety Department and works in cooperation with the community. The role protects public safety and tribal resources through patrol, investigations, service, and enforcement of tribal laws, codes, and ordinances. It also involves reports, court testimony, evidence handling, and possible specialty assignments such as Community Relations Officer, Drug Task Force, Water Rescue, or K-9 Unit when available.

What you'll do

• Patrol tribal jurisdiction on foot or in a radio-equipped patrol car or boat
• investigate and provide service
• enforce traffic and criminal laws and tribal ordinances
• issue warnings and citations and make arrests when necessary
• handle evidence
• prepare reports
• testify in court
• enforce hunting and fishing ordinances to protect natural resources
• follow safety procedures
• perform specialty duties if assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

law enforcement officer

public safety

tribal police

patrol

investigations

tribal jurisdiction

shelton wa

squaxin island tribe

rotating shifts

24/7 schedule

court testimony

natural resource protection

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Rotating shift assignments operate on a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week schedule. Specialty assignments may be available.

About the employer

Squaxin Island Tribe is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.