Lateral Police Officer

Salary: $101,064.00 – $123,192.00 Annually Essential Functions: Performs investigative tasks, evaluates cases for leads and investigation direction; collects and preserves evidence; interrogates suspects and questions witnesses. Enforces traffic and parking regulations; directs traffic; makes detailed investigations and reports of traffic accidents. Determines when lawful search, seizure and arrest should be attempted; such actions may include a foot chase and/or vehicle pursuit, when necessary. Performs a variety of judicial assistance activities; including testifying in court and related activities required to enforce municipal and other laws and ordinances. Assists in departmental administrative and supervisory activities as assigned, including performing public relation assignments. Operates firearms in compliance with department rules. Cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles. Patrols designated area of city in police vehicle on assigned shift; foot patrol of districts s assigned. Completes special details as assigned by the Sergeant and prepares reports and documents to maintain a record of activities. Writes reports, maintains daily logs and other related reports. Serves warrants; makes arrests and transports prisoners to jail. Responds to and investigates citizens’ complaints and provides service to citizens. Represents department by speaking at public meetings on special topics of interest or on law enforcement in general. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a recognized police training academy or equivalent courses necessary to allow certification with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC); AND Must have been employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer on a full-time basis with a municipal, county, State, or WSCJTC approved federal agency for a period of time exceeding 24 of the last 36 months (post academy experience) at time of application. AND Lateral Entry applicants must have successfully completed a field training program (FTO or PTO) and be non-probationary officers. Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment; Must possess, or be able to obtain, by the time of hire, a valid Washington State driver’s license without a record of suspension or revocation in any state; Must be a citizen of the United States of America or lawful Permanent Resident who can read and write the English language. Preferred Requirements: Completion of National Incident Management System (ICS) 100/200, and (NIMS) 700/800 courses. Candidates that have not completed these courses prior to hire will be required to complete them within 1 year of their hire date. #J-18808-Ljbffr