Police Officer - Lateral Entry

Hiring Preference:

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions

Provides law enforcement services to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and enforces Tribal, Federal, and State laws.  Investigates any assigned or initiated criminal investigations to be presented to a Tribal, State or Federal Prosecutor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Qualifications

• Investigates criminal and civil complaints when directed by Kalispel Tribal Law Enforcement supervision.
• Gathers information and documents regarding crimes and allegations. Prepares and files detailed reports.
• Testifies in the appropriate court on behalf of the Tribe, the State of Washington or the United States Government to further the chance of prosecution or to protect the Tribe’s assets.
• Patrols Tribal land and properties to enforce all laws and to provide protection and safety for all persons on Tribal lands. Responds to calls for service.
• Provides continuous public relations with other law enforcement and public agencies through presence, education, and assistance.
• Knowledge of RCW and Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country
• Memorandum and/or other information and instructions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Significant portions of the job require extended sedentary periods; constant work with computers, including extended periods of keyboarding; and repetitive motion of hands and wrists.
• This position requires significant amounts of standing or walking.
• This position requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to include operation at excessive speeds.
• This position requires substantial amounts of overtime.
• This position requires significant amounts of work to be performed outside general business hours. Significant week-ends, shift-work and on-call status are also required.

Work Environment

The 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.