The Upper Skagit Police Department consists of eight sworn officers when fully staffed:

• Chief of Police
• Two Patrol Sergeants
• Four Patrol Officers
• One Fish and Wildlife Officer

The Department maintains interlocal and cooperative agreements with surrounding law enforcement agencies, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). These partnerships provide mutual aid and investigative assistance when additional personnel or specialized resources are needed.

To enhance the Department's operational capabilities, officers receive specialized training and may be assigned to specialty positions. Current specialty assignments include:

• Firearms Instructor
• TASER Instructor
• Tactical Medical Instructor
• River Boat Operator
• Open Water Boat Operator (Puget Sound)

Upper Skagit Tribal Police Officer

Summary

Work involves general law enforcement duties for the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. General enforcement duties include the protection of life and property in the tribal community through the enforcement of tribal laws and codes. Work involves patrolling by vehicle or on foot in assigned areas on assigned shifts, investigates and reports violations of tribal laws, codes and ordinances, issuing warnings or citations; serving warrants or other court processes; seizing equipment used in illegal activities. Work of this class involves, at times, an element of personal danger when confronting violators and making arrest, thus the employee must exercise individual judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies and enforcing ordinances and laws.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shall report for duty physically fit, mentally alert, neatly dressed and properly groomed, and with the prescribed uniform and equipment.
• Shall maintain clothing, firearm and equipment in a functional, presentable condition, promptly correcting and/or reporting to his/her supervisor any defects.
• Operate an automobile in patrolling assigned areas for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal laws, codes, regulations and ordinances. Ability to learn Tribal laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Enforces all local, State, Federal and Tribal laws.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practice methods.
• Ability to further develop skill in the use and care of a variety of firearms and law enforcement equipment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly; orally and in writing.
• Must be able cope with stressful situations firmly, tactfully and with respect to individual rights and dignity.
• Renders medical/first aid/CPR.
• Requests medical attention when necessary
• Operate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws or regulations.
• Prepare reports on own activities and incidents.
• Participate in in-service, basic and any other training.
• Maintain department issued equipment.
• Provide security at special events.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform law enforcement work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and tribal officials, members and the public.
• Must be courteous and dedicated to law enforcement work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Examples of Work:

• Patrols, by vehicle or on foot, in areas within tribal jurisdiction to prevent violations of tribal laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Operates traffic radar/laser.
• Acts as first responder to fire and other emergencies.
• Notes and reports traffic hazards.
• Controls traffic at scenes of emergencies.
• Investigates reports of violations, issue warnings and citations where appropriate and makes arrests when necessary.
• Makes arrests.
• Issues citations.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
• Seizes equipment and evidence relative to violations for disposition by the courts.
• Presents evidence in court regarding violation of tribal codes, laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Interviews and interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious.
• Assists other agencies and departments.
• Protects the life and property of tribal members within areas of tribal jurisdiction.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Experience and Education

Must be at minimum twenty-one years of age. Required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License. Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Must have a driving record free of significant or serious moving violations. Must successfully pass pre-employment drug test and background investigation, polygraph and psychological testing.

-For Lateral Applicants, Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certificate issued by any Criminal Justice Academy Recognized by Washington State or BIA Indian Police Academy.

Skills

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding during normal and stressful conditions. Ability to compile and analyze data and to prepare a variety of reports.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Entry- Must be able to obtain the Basic Law Enforcement School Certificate issued by the BIA Indian Police Academy or State of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Lateral- Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certificate issued by BIA Indian Police Academy or any Criminal Justice Academy Recognized by Washington State. Out of State Applicants must successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Equiveillance Academy. All applicants without BIA Certification, must successfully complete the BIA Jurisdiction in Indian Country within the first year of hire.

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 regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally the employee will deal with irate, abusive and disorderly people; deal with the public in situations involving possible severe physical and personal trauma; have exposure to potentially dangerous people, animals and objects; and have exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

At-Will Employment

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Benefits

Wage Range

Entry Level Officer- $39-42 Hour- DOE

Lateral Officer $42-$45 hour -DOE

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Disability resources
• Annual Leave accrual
• Sick Leave accrual
• Bereavement Leave
• 17 Paid Holidays
• 401K contribution

Upper Skagit Tribal Police Department - Police Officer has 3 vacancies.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is September 30, 2026.

Wage Range

Entry Level Officer- $39-42 Hour- DOE

Lateral Officer $42-$45 hour -DOE

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Disability resources
• Annual Leave accrual
• Sick Leave accrual
• Bereavement Leave
• 17 Paid Holidays
• 401K contribution