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.
The Legal Department helps the Tribe exercise its jurisdiction to the fullest extent possible. The Department aims to protect and strengthen the Tribe’s sovereignty over its land and resources and to help the Tribal Council and Tribal staff promote the health, safety, and welfare of the Tribe.
The Legal Department is staffed with Tribal Attorneys. Tribal Attorneys are supervised by the Lead Attorney and serve as in-house counsel consistent with priorities determined by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council. Tribal Attorneys are classified into different bands, reflecting their level of authority, trust, knowledge, and experience.
The Tribal Attorney II is a senior attorney position expected to work independently and conduct themselves with minimal supervision. The position reflects an increased level of responsibility and authority. The Tribal Attorney II has a heightened capacity and trust – as assigned by the Lead Attorney – in representing the Tribe and its interests regardless of the forum or issue. The Tribal Attorney II may be asked to act as the Lead Attorney’s designee or cover in the Lead Attorney’s absence, including during nights, weekends, and holidays.
To apply, please submit your resume, education credentials, and a cover letter on our employment website www.pgst.nsn.us/employment. Questions may be directed to Audreena Tom at [email protected].