Law Enforcement

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Closes:When FilledJob Title:Correctional OfficerDepartment:Law EnforcementReports To:Correctional SergeantHours:40 Hours/Wk - Full TimeSalary:
Entry Level: $30.33 + Benefits

Lateral: $31.54 + Benefits

In addition to salary, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position is Grant Funded.

Must be available for all shifts, including evenings, weekends, holiday, and/or overtime due to the 24/7 operation of the facility.

Please make sure that you do meet the minimum requirements for our Corrections Officer position:
General Qualifications:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age upon hire.
2. Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
3. Must have no felonies
4. Must be able to pass a drug screen prior to hire and randomly throughout employment which includes: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Bezodiazepines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Methadone, Methaqualone, Opitaes, PCP, and Propoxyphene.5. Entry level candidates must be able and willing to attend the Police Academy at the FLETC testing center in Artesia, New Mexico, which is a 6-week program.Criminal Disqualifiers:1. Must not have pleaded guilty or been convicted of a felony offense.2. Must not have pleaded guilty of been convicted of a misdemeanor offense.3. Must not be the current subject of an administrative or internal affairs investigation.

Important: A written exam and pre-psychological suitability assessment exam is required prior to the oral board/interview.

Details about scheduling the disclosed above exams are below:

After submitting your application through this online application portal, the next step is to schedule and complete a written exam with Public Safety Testing.

Please schedule your PST written exam as soon as possible. The Puyallup Tribe will cover the cost of your exam. When checking out, use the coupon code: PTPDFREE. Candidates have the option to purchase out-of-pocket a combo study guide and practice test for $28. Separately, the study guide is $21 and the practice test is $13. These study materials are not paid for by the Puyallup Tribe.

To schedule the PST Written Exam:

The Puyallup Tribe's Corrections Officer position is listed on the PST website. To schedule, you can use the link and scroll down to find the Puyallup Tribal Police Officer position under WA. You will be able to complete your application online and select the testing date (virtual testing requires video/camera) and/or location most convenient for you.

If you have any PST website or testing questions, feel free to call PST at toll-free 1.866.HIRE-911.

If you are a previous applicant with PST and have completed a written exam within the last 6 months, you will be able to submit your score to the Puyallup Tribe's position as an add-on. The coupon code can be used to cover the $11 add-on fee.

Notification and Response Process:

After the application period ends, you will receive an email from our recruitment team. Please expect an email from an address ending in "puyalluptribe-nsn.gov."

It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure a timely response. If a candidate cannot be contacted after three (3) contact attempts or approximately three (3) weeks, they will automatically be disqualified and may reapply after six (6) months.

Position Summary:

Provides care and custody of inmates and maintains order and discipline among the inmates within the Puyallup Tribal Restorative Correctional Facility, a minimum-security facility, by enforcing the standards, rules and regulations governing the operations of the detention/correctional facility and programs, and the confinement, safety, health and protection of inmates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates the minimum-security corrections facility on a 24-hour 7 day a week basis and observes and maintains quality control of inmates by performing welfare checks every thirty minutes.

Upon admission, provides inmates with an orientation into the facility's philosophy and rules.

Ensures that inmates are released from the facility according to established regulations and operational descriptions.

Ensures that document packages for inmates are in order and exit documents for departures are correct. Is responsible for total welfare and safeguarding of the inmate and his/her belongings during transport and delivery.

Conducts security checks and maintains security in all areas of the jail by supervising inmate movement, maintaining discipline and preventing the introduction of contraband in the facility.

Instructs inmates in housekeeping, sanitation and in the proper use and care of tools and equipment used in sanitation and the proper use and care of tools and equipment used in performing unskilled or semi-skilled work inside or outside of the facility.

Documents all activity and prepares reports as necessary.

Coordinates, and supervises inmate services, activities and programs, (i.e., access to medical care, courts, mail, recreating, library, work programs, religious, food, laundry and counseling services).

Investigates suspected rule violations and takes informal actions to correct inmate behavior, using the minimum physical restraint necessary to maintain security in the jail and the safety of staff and prisoners.

Answers telephone calls and monitors jail access and movement throughout the facility.

Remains calm in emergency situations in order to collect all pertinent information accurately.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Strong communication skills and knowledge of computer use is required.

Must be able to accurately type 25 WPM.

Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with 6 months of experience).

Entry Level Candidates:

Must be able to complete the Bureau of Indian Affairs Basic Corrections Training within one year of hire.

Must complete a one-year probationary period with the Law Enforcement Department after successful completion of the Basic Corrections Training. Must successfully complete field training.

Lateral Candidates:

Must have a minimum of two years' experience as a Correctional Officer, and have worked as a Correctional Officer within the past two years. Graduate of the Basic Corrections Officer Training Program (BCOTP) - Indian Police Academy or other Bureau of Indian Affairs approved basic corrections academy. Must submit proof of Academy certification.

Lateral candidates can be exempted from the written/physical agility test if Academy certified and have two years' experience as a Correctional Officer and has worked as a correctional officer within the last two years. Lateral candidates must submit proof of Academy certification.

All Candidates:

Must have and maintain an unrestricted valid state driver's license and be insurable. Driver's License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from driving a GSA vehicle.

Must have no felonies.

Must be able to successfully complete a physical agility and written test; oral interview, psychological evaluation, polygraph and medical/drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Lateral candidates can be exempted from the written/physical agility test if Academy certified and have worked as an officer within the last two years.

Lateral candidates must submit proof of Academy certification.

Must be able to acceptably complete a background adjudication prior to and periodically throughout employment which includes criminal history, employment history, credit history, education verification, and reference checks.

Must be able to successfully complete periodic physical and psychological evaluations during entire length of employment.

Must be able to acceptably complete a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout employment.

Required to attend necessary trainings.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply . click apply for full job details