Law Enforcement Officer Position

Suquamish Police Department - Entry Level

 

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Suquamish Police Department - Entry Level

Last updated on October 09, 2024
PST Partner Agency since August 03, 2017

Vacancies: 3

Important Information

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Suquamish Police Department at 360-598-4334 and ask to speak to Deputy Chief  Mark Williams.

Community Information

The Suquamish Tribe believes that our employees are one of the most important assets to the success of Tribal Government operations. We have a strong commitment to provide employees with a positive, productive work environment with opportunities for personal satisfaction and growth in a safe, healthy, and harmonious work environment. The Suquamish Tribal Government currently employs 345 staff members in the areas of Administration, Human Resources, Community Development, Early Learning, Education, Finance, Fisheries, Human Services, Health Benefits, Indian Child Welfare, Information Systems, Legal, Maintenance, Natural Resources, Public Safety, and Tribal Court.

Department Information

The Suquamish Police Department consists of 13 commissioned officers. The department is divided into two divisions:

* Patrol division

With six commissioned police officers working within the Port Madison Indian Reservation enforce the laws of the Suquamish Tribe and Washington State in a traditional police role.

* Marine Division: 

Ensures natural resources and Suquamish tribal members fishing and hunting rights are honored.

With four commissioned police officers working within the Suquamish Tribe Usual and Accustomed area around the Salish Sea and land areas nearby the Suquamish Police enforce laws of the Suquamish Tribe regarding hunting and fishing, maintain the sovereign rights of the Suquamish Peoples and the protection of fish and wildlife.

Marine Division officers assist federal, state and county law enforcement agencies.

https://suquamish.nsn.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Interlocal-Agreement-Brochure-Final.pdf (copy and paste to browser)

The PST written and PAT testing is not required to apply but both will be required to be successfully completed and passed prior to hire.

ENROLLED SUQUAMISH TRIBE MEMBERS - Contact Deputy Chief Williams directly at 360-535-3339, SPD will pay any and all fees associated with the required testing for you, call for details.

Job Description

Marine Division Officers:

Working on behalf of the Suquamish Tribe, shall enforce all laws, regulations, and ordinances passed by the Suquamish Tribal Council pertaining to all harvestable marine resources within the boundaries of the usual and accustomed (U and A) fishing grounds and areas of the Suquamish Tribe in order to preserve and protect fisheries resources and protect divers and their equipment, enforce all laws, regulations, and ordinances within the Port Madison Indian Reservation in order to serve and protect the citizens of the Port Madison Indian Reservation

Patrol Division Officers:

Working on behalf of the Suquamish Tribe, shall enforce all laws, regulations, and ordinances passed by the Suquamish Tribal Council and where applicable, the State of Washington within the boundaries of the  the Port Madison Indian Reservation in order to serve and protect the citizens of the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Standard police role with general duty authority. 

Area Information

County: Kitsap
Population: 8000
# of Staff: 13

Hiring Status

Suquamish Police Department - Entry Level has 3 vacancies.

Suquamish Police currently has three openings and is hiring immediately. 

Salary Information

Starting Salary: $75,000 annual starting

Benefit Information

The Suquamish Police Department strives to provide the best working environment to all of their staff.

Benefits include:

*Employment as a police officer with the Suquamish Police Department does not impact your LEOFF or WSPRS, you can still collect all retired pay and benefits while continuing to serve your community.

*Take home vehicle.

* Uniforms and equipment provided.

* FICA (except Tribal member employees performing work related to Reserved Treaty Fishing Rights)

* Annual Leave.

* Sick Leave.

* Holiday Pay.

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Insurance.

* Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long Term Disability Insurance.

* Retirement (401K).

* Family & Medical Leave.

* Administrative Leave.

* Military Leave.

* Bereavement Leave.

* Personal Leave.

* Over time

* Flexible Spending Plan.

* Employee Assistance Program.

* Voluntary Short Term Disability & Life Insurance.

Suquamish Police Department - Entry Level Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required as described below

Full covid vaccination and passing score on PT test required prior to hire

Minimum Age 21
Citizenship Legally Eligible to Work in the US
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements 20/100 Corrected to 20/20, No Color Blindness
Prior Experience Requirement Exceptional lateral candidates will be graduates of a CJTC approved basic police academy but without two-years experience. 
Reserve Officer Certification Preference Points Yes
Current Hiring Status
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider all the scores from the same applicant
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Suquamish Police Department - Entry Level Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic Two or more traffic crime convictions in last five years (DWI/DUI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past five years.
Automatic Three or more moving violations in past five years.
Automatic Two or more at-fault accidents in past five years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Two or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
Automatic Been discharged from the Armed Forces with anything less than an Honorable Discharge.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Financial
Potential Failure to pay income tax or child support.

Contact Information

Suquamish Police Department - Entry Level

18490 Suquamish Way Suite 105
Suquamish, WA 98392 Kitsap County
360-394-8539

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required as described below


Other Suquamish Police Department positions

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