Game Warden

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation•Toppenish, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Game Warden is a sworn commissioned officer within the Tribal Police Department of Public Safety, responsible for the protection and conservation of fish, wildlife, and natural resources within the jurisdiction of the Yakama Nation. This role involves enforcing a variety of laws, regulations, and ordinances related to public safety, emergency management, natural resources, traffic, and criminal/civil matters. The position requires an element of personal danger due to potential confrontations with violators and necessitates the exercise of independent judgment and discretion during emergencies. Responsibilities include preparing reports, citations, statistical data, and logs, as well as appearing in court, conducting investigations, making arrests, and patrolling designated areas.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Revised Yakama Code (RYC), and other laws or regulations.
Knowledge of the Yakama Reservation and treaty areas.
Knowledge and ability to use effective and appropriate law enforcement techniques to enforce laws and regulations use proactive patrol techniques to minimize criminal activity, and use the elements of crimes to develop and document case reports.
Knowledge, skill and proficiency in use of firearms; ability to meet firearms qualifications on a semi-annual basis.
Knowledge, skill and proficiency in use of an emergency police vehicle; ability to meet qualifications of annual emergency vehicle operator's course.
Possess basic computer skills for report writing, CAD/MDT operations.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively recognizing danger elements.
Ability to enforce laws relative to criminal and traffic violations.
Ability to conduct on-the-scene investigations, aid persons in trouble, and render public services as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively to provide oral testimony in any tribal, federal or state court and administrative proceedings.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to participate in mandatory training and meetings.
Ability to develop skill in the care and use of law enforcement equipment (firearms, breathalyzer, radar, two-way radio, etc.).
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to cope with stressful situations, be firm, tactful, and respect individual rights.
Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.
Ability to practice and maintain reliability, dependability, and trustworthiness.
Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
Must meet minimum age requirement of 21 years old.
Required to pass pre-employment drug test.
Required to pass a criminal background check; under federal standards S.F.86.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
Required to have or immediately obtain minimum training requirements for position.
The Basic Police Officer Training at Indian Police Academy must be completed within first year of hire.
Required to maintain a current basic first aid/CPR card.
Must be in excellent physical condition, and capable of sustained, strenuous physical exertion, as evidenced by annual physicals and Physical Efficiency Battery Training.
Must have binocular vision correctable (Snellen) in each eye; near vision corrected or uncorrected must be sufficient to read Yeager type 11-14 inches.
Must demonstrate ability to operate a computer and associated software.
Keyboarding/typing skill at a minimum of 35 words per minute (wpm).
Required to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Required to attend and successfully complete mandatory training.
Must understand the position and working conditions to consider the impact on personal lifestyle and family.
Required to wear departmental uniform.
Required to sign a code of conduct and understand sanctions for misconduct.

Nice To Haves

Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Public Safety organizational chart and established chain of command.
As assigned, patrols all areas within the exterior boundaries of the Yakama Reservation as directed, patrols the ceded area.
Responds to calls for services and crimes in progress.
Patrols areas by vehicle, foot, air, or boat, within jurisdiction of the Yakama Nation.
Coordinates patrol and investigations involving multiple officers or agencies.
Conduct search and rescue operations on both land and water.
Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Investigates complaints, disturbances, and violations.
Evaluates complaints and emergency requests to determine response requirements.
Initiates action required to secure the scene; administers emergency first aid as needed; conducts interviews of victims and witnesses; gathers evidence; arrests suspects; prepares incident and arrest reports.
As applicable, testifies in court proceedings relative to criminal, traffic, or administrative cases.
Prepares and submits required reports, documents, daily and biweekly logs, incident reports and vehicle report timely.
Monitors treaty fishing and hunting activity relative to the Yakama Nation regulations.
As required or scheduled, performs police officer duties.
Participate in search and rescue operations; operates all-terrain vehicles, relative equipment, and boats.
Will build and maintain community relations including advice and support in areas such as crime prevention and personal safety.
Abide by Yakama Nation Rules and Regulations.