Police Officer - Lateral

Are you a current police officer that wants to bring your skills and abilities to serve the City of Sunnyside? To apply please click here.

The City of Sunnyside is always accepting applications from current Police Officers who are looking to transfer to the Sunnyside Police Department. We serve a diverse community of more than 16,000 residents. The dedicated professionals of the Sunnyside Police Department are committed to providing the highest level of services to the community. The department is focused on serving this community by approaching all situations with an attitude of cooperation, support, encouragement and professionalism. As the mission of the Police Department states, "We believe in a proactive partnership with our community and a professional approach to law enforcement is vital to protecting life and property." Lateral applicants are required to pass an extensive background clearance in order to be considered for the position. A brief overview of the position is provided below.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Police Officer
• Peace Officer Certification through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC)
• Washington State Criminal Justice Training or Equivalent Training
• Thorough understanding of content, intent, and applications of criminal law

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned areas of the City by car or on foot to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State and City laws and regulations
• Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects
• Serves and enforces civil process issued by the courts to include restraining orders, orders of protection, no contact order, anti-harassment orders, and subpoenas. Serves arrest and search warrants.
• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and records, such as reports on arrest, property impounded, accidents, offenses, damages to property, and results of investigations.
• Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinance; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities and detaining subjects.

Overview of Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (Accrual up to 24 hours per month)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Pension through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans available
• Multiple Incentive available such as bilingual, education, physical fitness, detective and more

The City of Sunnyside provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local laws.