Police Officer — Treaty Fishing Access Sites

Job overview

The Police Officer role is onsite in Hood River, OR. Compensation is $32.83 per hour. The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department provides law enforcement at treaty fishing access sites and tribal lands along the Columbia River, supporting the cultural practices of its four member tribes. The officer patrols by vehicle and boat, enforces fishing regulations and tribal codes, responds to incidents, and assists community members. The role contributes to safety and compliance across the Zone 6 fishing area while carrying out enforcement respectfully and with awareness of tribal customs.

What you'll do

• Conduct vehicle and boat patrols at treaty fishing access sites
• enforce tribal fishing regulations and applicable codes
• inspect sites
• respond to incidents
• de-escalate stressful situations
• investigate violations, issue warnings and citations, apprehend violators, prepare reports and court cases, and process evidence and property
• assist tribal members and other citizens
• operate vehicles, boats, firearms, radios, and other equipment safely
• maintain law enforcement certification.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police officer

treaty fishing access sites

law enforcement

tribal codes

vehicle patrol

boat patrol

hood river or

columbia river inter-tribal fish commission

full-time

day shift

weekend work

$32.83/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, 401(k), 12 days of vacation to start, 13 paid holidays, paid sick time, professional development opportunities, promotion from within, and Native hiring preference.

Why this role

Native hiring preference encourages citizens and descendants of member tribes and other federally recognized tribes to apply.

About the employer

Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is hiring for this role. Industry: American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments. Sector: 92.