Police Lieutenant

Bellingham, WA
Lummi Nation Police Department

Salary: $52.96-59.64/hr.

Closing Date: 04/16/2025

Position Summary:

This is a mid-management law enforcement position. The employee occupying this position is responsible for supervision of police, natural resources enforcement, and criminal investigations of the Police Department.

Essential Functions:

  1. Through supervision, advise and recommend to the Chief of Police of on-the-job training programs (i.e. departmental policies and procedures) for Departmental employees.
  2. Additionally, in coordination with the Chief of Police, seek, develop, and implement adequate Departmental training on tribal sovereignty, self-governance, treaty rights, jurisdiction, tribal laws, and cultural practices of the Lummi people.
  3. Assist the Chief of Police in the development and implementation of Departmental protocols that honors and respects the cultural practices of the Lummi people at the scene of traumatic incidences and during the course of carrying out daily duties.
  4. Ensure that training is provided to Departmental employees and available to First Responders.
  5. These duties are in addition to those stated in the Police Officer, Natural Resources Enforcement Officer and Police Sergeant Descriptions. The Lieutenant performs Police or NREO duties once per month to maintain appropriate skills.
  6. Supervises the activities of the Patrol and Natural Resources Enforcement Divisions, usually through the Sergeants. Observe, assist and review the work of the Sergeants.
  7. Enforce applicable Tribal Laws, Regulations, and LIBC Resolutions, including, but not limited to: Title 5 – Criminal Code (including SA and 5B), Title 6 -Traffic Code (including 6A), Title 8 – Children’s Code, Title 10- Natural Resources Code, Title 12- Exclusion Code, Title 13, Tidelands Code, Title 19- Fireworks Code, and Title 32 Animal Control Code. 8. Insures the work schedules meet the needs of the Lummi Nation Community and that all public contacts, activities and investigation are handled properly and professionally.
  8. Recommends appointments, service awards, and disciplinary actions for subordinates and investigates complaints against officers.
  9. Shares the responsibility with the Chief of Police for: oversight of the records and evidence sections; budget preparation and expenditures in compliance with Title 28; forming and implementing standards of work and operating procedures; safety of the officers and the public.
  10. Assume Command Responsibilities in the absence of the Chief of Police.
  11. Arranges, for self and subordinates, participates in and reviews in-service training programs.
  12. Attends and satisfactorily completes all training to which assigned.
  13. Responsible for seeking out, testing, interviewing and investigating new employees of the Law & Order Department, in accordance with LIBC Personnel Policies, Law & Order Policies and direction from the Chief of Police.
  14. Report on the current status of the divisions supervised, either verbally, in writing or by electronic mail to the Chief of Police on a regular basis and as directed or necessary.
  15. Perform other Law Enforcement related duties as necessary for the safety of the community and order of the department
  16. Assist and coordinate with the Grants Office; including accurately demonstrating the needs of the department

Requirements:

  • Complete Basic Police Academy and First Line Supervision Training
  • 10 years law enforcement experience or 7 years with the Lummi Police Department
  • Experience as a supervisor in law enforcement
  • Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements for tribal insurance.
  • Lummi/Native American/Veteran preference policy applies.
  • Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol test to be eligible for and maintain employment, as required by the LIBC Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.
  • This position requires regular contact with or control over Indian children and is therefore subject to successful and extensive criminal background check, CAMIS background check.
  • Willing to complete Mid-Management Training or higher within the 1st year of service.
  • High moral character; be honest and trustworthy; have integrity, sound judgment, and temperate habits.
  • No criminal convictions within the past year.
  • Good work history within the police department; i.e.: completing reports in a timely manner, completing tasks in a timely manner, conducting thorough investigations, working with minimal supervision, etc.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification.
  • New employee must: Pass oral interview, physical exam, polygraph, background investigation, and provide release of medical records. Have no convictions of moral turpitude or felony. No misdemeanor convictions in the past year.