Law Enforcement Officer Position

Tulalip Police Department - Fish and Wildlife Officer

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Tulalip Police Department - Fish and Wildlife Officer

Last updated on September 16, 2025
PST Partner Agency since September 05, 2025

Important Information

All interested candidates must submit an online application with the Tulalip Police Department to be considered: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulaliptribalpolice.

Candidates must be willing to attend either the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy located in Washington State or the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Country Police Officer Training Program (BIA_ICPOTP) located at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC ) in Artesia, New Mexico.

The Tulalip Police Department is continuously accepting applicants from PST and pulls test scores on a weekly-basis.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Professional Standards Unit (PSU) by email at recruit@tulaliptribalpolice.org or phone at (360) 716-5950.

Community Information

Department Information

We Protect with Courage and Serve with Compassion

The Tulalip Police Department has 88 full-time employees, of which 59 are commissioned police officers. Tulalip police officers provide service to over 10,000 residents who live on the Reservation and serve a daily population of over 50,000.

Tulalip police officers are general authority police officers, which means they have the authority to enforce criminal law on tribal and non-tribal citizens. The officers are state-certified and follow all requirements of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center. The officers enforce State Law, Federal Law, and Tribal Code. The Tulalip police officers work closely with the FBI, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and Washington State Patrol to keep the Tulalip community safe.

The Tulalip Tribes is a Federally recognized Tribe and the Tulalip Reservation was established in 1855 with the signing of the Point Elliot Treaty. As part of the treaty, the Tribes ceded millions of acres of land in exchange for sovereign tribal rights and self-governance. The treaty specified the Tribes would retain their fishing, hunting, and gathering rights. The Tulalip Police Department has a Fish & Wildlife Division; the Fish & Wildlife officers enforce treaty rights on the Puget Sound from Seattle to Canada.

The Tulalip Police Department focuses on crime prevention, traffic safety, school safety, narcotics enforcement, and quality of life concerns. The police department works collaboratively with other Tribal departments and is strongly supported by the Board of Directors and the Tulalip Community. The Tulalip Police Department consists of patrol officers; sergeants; lieutenants; boat operators, support staff; and a command team.

Specialty sections for commissioned personnel within the department include:

- Detectives - Criminal Investigations Unit

- Detectives - Narcotics Unit

- Community Response Team

- K-9 Handlers

- Drone Operators

- School Resource Officer

- Emergency Response Team

- Field Training Officers

- Instructors - Firearms, Defensive Tactics - EVOC

- Bike Patrol

- Fish and Wildlife Officers

Job Description

Job Summary

Patrol all Usual & Accustomed Fishing areas of The Tulalip Tribes and enforce any and all pertinent codes and any Tribal, State and Federal Laws. Patrol all Game Management areas of The Tulalip Tribes and enforce any and all pertinent codes and any Tribal, State and Federal laws.

Patrols the exterior boundaries of the Tulalip Reservation, prevent crime, and enforce Tribal, State, and Federal Laws. Make arrests, investigate reports, and serve search warrants, criminal summons, traffic citations, and required legal reports. Take statements and conduct interviews with witnesses, suspects, and defendants. Participate in community service-crime prevention and youth programs. Provides support and backup to County, City, State, and Tribal Officers as well as Tribal Gaming Agents and other Tribal Programs.

Recruit Police Officers will be on probationary status from time of hire to 12 months after completion of the Field Training Program.

Essential Job Duties

Prioritize protection and safety of Tribal Fishermen.
Operate 30–40+ ft. diesel and twin diesel vessels, 24+ ft. gas outboard vessels, and smaller outboard vessels.
Complete daily maintenance of all fisheries (Tulalip Tribes) vessels.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on diesel and gas engines.
Conduct repairs on vessels as needed.
Ensure all electrical equipment (radar, depth sounders, radios, etc.) is in operational condition.
Ensure fisheries vessels are adequately equipped according to Tulalip Tribes Safety List and U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Complete assigned duties related to vessel operations and maintenance.
Operate patrol video cameras and police service video cameras monitoring tribal buildings/marinas; maintain chain of custody for video evidence.
Provide first aid/EMS response, CPR, and natural disaster response during emergency conditions.
Arrest criminal violators, write criminal investigative reports, search warrants, arrest warrants, prepare probable cause statements, patrol logs, and incident reports using the Department’s RMS.
Provide mutual aid to County, State, Federal, and Tribal enforcement agencies within the guidelines of Tribal codes.
Testify in Tribal, Federal, and State courts when required.
Enforce all regulations and codes of the Tulalip Tribes; assist other Tribal Departments/Staff when directed by Supervisors.
Maintain assigned patrol vehicles (daily maintenance, cleanliness, professional appearance, and compliance with traffic codes).
Successfully complete all required in-service training and qualifications; qualify quarterly with all defensive equipment (firearms, chemical agent, baton, handcuffs, restraints).
Collect criminal evidence, maintaining chain of custody in accordance with rules of evidence and Washington State Crime Lab standards.
Follow all guidelines contained in the Tulalip Tribal Police Services Policy and Procedures manual.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Related Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred:
- Working with electrical equipment such as radar, depth sounders, plotters, radios, etc.
- Operating diesel vessels of 40 feet, gas vessels of 30 feet, and small outboard vessels, including in severe weather conditions, day or night.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Prerequisites

Applicant must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application.
WA State Driver’s License and adherence to the Tribal Insurance Policy (abstract required).
Current First Aid and CPR certifications (six months allowed to obtain if not current).
Successfully pass all physical agility pre-employment processes.
Successfully pass Tulalip Police Department pre-employment background investigation, including polygraph.
Successfully pass psychological evaluation by a Tulalip Police Department–appointed psychologist.
Successfully pass pre-employment medical evaluation by a licensed provider selected by TPD.
Successfully pass Tulalip Tribes pre-employment drug screen.
Successfully pass all pre-academy training and academy requirements, including physical fitness. Continued employment contingent on completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy and Field Training Program.
Must not have been arrested for, or convicted of, any crime of violence (disposition must be not guilty). No felony or domestic violence convictions.
Must live within 15 miles of the Tulalip Reservation (three months allowed after hire to comply).
Must abide by Tulalip Tribes vaccination policy.

Knowledge Of

Maintenance of diesel and gas engines.
Tulalip Tribes Usual and Accustomed Fishing areas.
Tulalip Tribes Interior area.
Tulalip Tribes Game Management areas (on and off the Reservation).
Fishing operations such as gillnetting, skiff gillnetting, beach seining, round haul, set netting, purse seining, crabbing, shrimping, geoducking, etc.
Good observation skills.
Computers and ability to learn new programs.
Communication skills, both oral and written.
Tolerance and patience to interact with upset, angry, frustrated, or intoxicated persons.
Tolerance for exposure to wet, cold, and severe weather conditions for 8–12 hours.

Able To

Patrol all Usual and Accustomed fishing areas of the Tulalip Tribes and enforce Tulalip Tribal Code 8.05.
Patrol all Game Management areas of the Tulalip Tribes (on and off Reservation) and enforce Tulalip Tribal Code 8.10.
Work any assigned shift, including days, swing, grave, weekends, and holidays.
Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.

Physical Requirements

Manual and finger dexterity for operating a computer, paperwork, and issued equipment.
Strength to lift 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently.
Ability to pass ongoing physical requirements for job and training, per Tulalip Tribal Police Services Manual.
Stamina to sit, stand, walk, and run for prolonged periods, including climbing and jumping into/out of vessels in all weather conditions.
Mobility to bend and stoop regularly.
Mobility to climb stairs occasionally.

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Tulalip Police Department - Fish and Wildlife Officer Requirements

Category	Requirement	Required at time of...
		Test	Hire
Written Examination	Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT)	No, not required (may be required later) FLETC: 10 Push-ups in 90 seconds, 12 Sit-ups in 90 seconds, 15 Squat Thrusts in 3 minutes. CJTC: 20 Push-ups in 90 seconds, 25 Sit-ups in 90 seconds, 35 Squat Thrusts in 3 minutes.
PST Personal History Statement	Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
Minimum Age	20.5
Citizenship	US Citizen
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 on a case by case basis
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language	Yes
Vision Requirements	Correctable to 20/20
College Requirement	No
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification	No
Prior Experience Requirement	No
Veterans Preference Points	Yes
Other Preference Points	Tribal Preference Points

Tulalip Police Department - Fish and Wildlife Officer 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.

Contact Information

Tulalip Police Department - Fish and Wildlife Officer

6332 31st Ave NE
Suite A
Tulalip, WA 98271 Snohomish County
360-716-5947

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required

PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)

Other Tulalip Police Department positions

Entry Level Police Officer
Entry Level Dispatcher
Lateral Police Officer
Lateral Dispatcher

COVID-19 UPDATES

5/6/2020 Update:

TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020

All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.

We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.

4/1/2020 Update:

If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.

FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION

We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.

To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).

You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:

Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test

LEO & CO PAT Retest

LEO & CO PAT Practice Test

Dispatcher Written Test

Firefighter Written Test

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