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Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Public Safety Investigator in Kingston, Washington
The mission of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Police Department is to protect life and property, maintain order, investigate crimes, enforce all applicable laws and ordinances, protect natural resources, investigate violations, arrest, and issue citations on violators within the tribe's jurisdiction.
Duties Include:
Authority: Enforces all applicable laws and ordinances specified in the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Code.
Analysis: Receives and evaluates information from within the chain of command, elected officials or members of the General Council, investigates reported violations of law, makes recommendations to prevent future violations, apprehend violators, and work within the enforcement and judicial system to defend against and deter crime.
Equipment: Operate emergency vehicles in all conditions. Use radio, cell phone, and other communication related equipment. Uses firearms as authorized by the department and participates in firearm qualifications and certifications described in the department policy manual, uses equipment authorized by the department for restraint of violators either electronic or chemical, prepares written reports and documents required using a computer, and operates several types of office equipment. Safeguards department equipment from damage or theft.
Image: Commands the confidence and respect of the community, staff, and others. Displays professional conduct, obey applicable laws and comply with policy and procedures, maintains a clean and neat appearance, and demonstrates overall conduct on and off duty in a manner that presents a positive role model.
Integrity: Maintains the highest standard of ethical conduct, confidentiality of all department related information, and strictly follows and enforces the chain of command.
Interpersonal Relations: Develops and maintains effective and positive working relationships with community members, department staff, tribal staff, staff from other agencies and organizations. Interact with community members and others in a manner that is respectful and culturally sensitive.
Judgment: Ensures sound decisions based on best practices, including training, credible information, knowledge of the applicable tribal laws and ordinances, department policies and procedures, and information received from the tribal court and other departments. Manage crises by following established procedures and address unanticipated developments by accessing appropriate resources.
Sensitivity: Contributes towards community development and positive community relations by being aware and considerate of the needs and feelings of others.
Stress Tolerance: Maintains a high level of performance and stability under varied demands and circumstances, crises, opposition, and hostility.
Verbal Skills: Expresses self clearly and effectively when talking with individuals and groups. Ensures the timely and accurate communication of issues to the patrol sergeant, deputy chief, chief of police, tribal court, community members, tribal staff, other agencies, and organizations.
Work Standards: Ensures the safe and successful accomplishment of department and personal performance objectives by observing high standards of conduct that result in peaceful, procedurally correct arrests, criminal investigations, proper record maintenance, and peacekeeping.
Writing Skills: Ensures timely and accurate complaint documentation completed as required by department policy and the tribal court. Use effective w