The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Department of Public Safety is to protect life and property, maintain order, investigate crimes, enforce all applicable laws and ordinances, protect natural resources, enforce Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Fishing, Hunting, and Forest codes, investigate violations, arrest and issue citations on violators within the boundaries of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and within the boundaries of the Point No Point Treaty Area.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, originally known as the Nux Sklai Yem or The Strong People, are descendants of the Salish peoples with ancestral ties to the Kitsap Peninsula that date back at least 1,000 years. Many of the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s members—totaling over 1,400—live on the Tribe’s reservation, which is located on the northern tip of Kitsap County in Washington state, near the neighboring towns of Kingston, Poulsbo, Indianola, Hansville, Port Gamble, and Bainbridge Island.
Kitsap County is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities—including a well-maintained trail system—as well as award-winning restaurants, highly-ranked public schools, and picturesque, friendly communities. Plus Kitsap County is one of the most affordable places to live in western Washington, offering the charm of small-town life with access to the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Seattle, which is only a relaxing 30-minute ferry ride away.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe offers a generous compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision benefits, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays, including your birthday. Also including n on-site library, coffee shop, fitness center, health clinic (with access to massage therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, medical/dental and women’s health).
Salary is competitive with range dependent on experience and individual qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY
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, enforce Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Fishing, Hunting and Forest Codes, investigate violations, arrest and issue citations on violators within the boundaries of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and within the boundaries of the Point No Point Treaty Area.
The Sergeant protects life and property, maintains peace and order, enforces all applicable tribal laws and ordinances, and protects fishing, game and forest tribal rights. Arrests and issues citations to violators, conducts applicable investigations, and provides testimony in court. Provides supervision and direction to subordinates and performs other supervisory duties as designated.
To apply, please submit your resume, education credentials, and a cover letter on our employment website www.pgst.nsn.us/employment.