Job Information

KLAMATH TRIBES POLICE DEPARTMENT
501 S. CHILOQUIN BLVD.
CHILOQUIN, OREGON 97624
425-741-0103

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Updated: January 16, 2026

Position Title: Tribal Police Officer
Salary Information: $77,512 - $104,169
Benefit Information:

100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision for employee
401(k) retirement with 3% employer contribution (100% vested immediately)
14 paid holidays + generous annual, sick & personal leave
$100,000 employer-paid life insurance
Short & long-term disability

All candidates must complete PSSA & PHQ

Candidate Contact Person
Ben Klecker
Interim Chief of Police
541-891-0028
ben.klecker@klamathtribes.com

Department Overview

The Klamath Tribal Police Department is committed to integrating community policing and community outreach to reduce crime and solve problems.
VISION: The vision of the Klamath Tribal Police Department is to promote and strengthen our community policing

City/County/Area Information

Chiloquin/Klamath County

Population

767

Job Requirements

Age: 21

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid State Driver’s License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters.

College: Preferred to have additional education in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field.

Academy Certification: Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Basic Academy; OR, a similar DPSST recognized Academy.

Prior Experience: Law enforcement experience preferred.

Necessary Certifications: To possess and maintain a valid ALCS and CPR certifications.

Additional Requirements:

To submit to and clear a thorough background check, including criminal history, credit check, and drug testing. To adhere to the Klamath Tribes Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace policy.
To be available to work rotating shifts (days, swings and graves), weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
To meet the firearms and medical/mental health stipulations as noted FIREARMS and PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQURIEMENTS sections.
To able to demonstrate and pass minimum requirements for Physical Efficiency Battery test. Must pass an annual physical fitness and agility test.
To read maps and demonstrate knowledge of reservation and off-reservation treaty hunting and fishing areas or the ability to learn areas within a short period of time.
To adhere to The Klamath Tribes Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace policy.
to submit to and clear a thorough background check, including criminal history, credit check, and drug testing to demonstrate sound mental and social behavior eligibility.

Hiring Process: Submit The Klamath Tribes Application for Employment with all requirements and supporting documentation to The Klamath Tribes Human Resource Office.

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