Police Officer - Entry Level

Renton Police Department Patrol Officer

Salary information/premiums: All entry level officers are hired at $8,141/monthly as Patrol Officer I. Promotion to Patrol Officer II occurs when the officer enters the FTO program. Patrol Officer II salary range is $8,649-$10,674/monthly. Entry level officers are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Education premium of 4% for an associate degree or 6% for a bachelor's or master's. City contributes 1% of base wage towards deferred compensation plan. An additional 3% is available for passing the annual Physical Fitness Test. City contributes 3% into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA Plan. A 3% interpreter premium is available post academy. Officers are issued a take home vehicle after completion of FTO.

We're hiring the Renton Police Department. Core values: Integrity, Service, Valor, and Professionalism.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. Renton, with a population of 108,800, is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Sounders and the Seattle Seahawks. The Renton Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency with 176 personnel, comprised of 141 commissioned officers and 39 non-commissioned. It is our mission, through collaboration, to provide professional and unbiased law enforcement services to our community. Our officers work diligently, in partnership with the public, to protect life and property, the suppression of crime, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of laws. We fulfill our commitment to the community with pride, while adhering to our core values of: Integrity, Service, Valor, and Professionalism.

Job summary: Perform general duty police work involving the protection of life and property; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; prevention and investigation of crimes and maintenance of order, and positively engage with community members on an assigned shift. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require independent judgment. Contribute to the Department and City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

Supervision: Reports to Police Sergeant. Supervises: None.

Essential functions:

• Contribute to an environment of respect and teamwork.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Respond to emergency and routine dispatched calls as directed.
• Patrol the City on an assigned shift in a police vehicle, on a motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; patrol business and residential districts occasionally on foot to provide an element of safety by obvious visibility; look for crimes or potential crimes in progress.
• Answers 911 calls and complaints involving criminal and noncriminal activities.
• Administers emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons as required.
• Stop traffic violators, identify suspicious individuals, and take appropriate lawful action; apprehend violators or offenders of the law, sometimes involving a substantial element of personal danger and lawful, reasonable use of physical force.
• Use de-escalation techniques to increase likelihood of compliance.
• Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, batons, handcuffs, pepper spray, Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) breath testing equipment and others according to established procedures; maintain skill and proficiency in driving, the use of firearms, and other issued weapons.
• Enforce applicable laws.
• Manage situations professionally with respect for the rights of others.
• Accountable for actions and dealing with violations of rules, policy, or procedures on an impartial basis.
• Maintain a high standard of physical fitness.
• Search for lost or wanted persons.
• Direct traffic when required.
• Determine when a lawful search or arrest can or should be attempted; determine when physical force should be used on an individual and the extent of such force as governed by state law or department policy.
• Develop knowledge about known offenders and correlate reported offenses; recover lost or stolen property; prepare affidavits and search warrants; interview witnesses and suspects; use informants and other investigative aids.
• Appear in court to present evidence and to testify against persons accused of crimes.
• Write police and other related reports.
• Provide assistance and direct citizens to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Take direction from a police supervisor.
• Participate in community engagement activities including attend community events and meetings and conduct business checks.
• Participate in training programs as required.
• Remain current with legislation, court rulings, department policy, and relevant technological advancements as it relates to assignment.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Perform related work as required.

Education, experience, and license requirements:

• High school degree or a GED.
• Not less than 21 years of age at the time of examination.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Lawful permanent resident or US citizen.
• Ability to pass entrance examination successfully and meet the minimum medical and health standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission.
• Valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire. Stringent personal background investigation including: polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical physical, including a drug-screening test, driving record check.
• Must be able to qualify for the ACCESS Certification.
• Must be able to pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training Course.
• Pass with a 70% or above the Law Enforcement Officer written exam with Public Safety Testing, as well as pass the Physical Ability test (PAT). Once both of those exams are successfully completed those scores must be sent to the City of Renton in order to move forward in the process.
• Verify that you do not meet any of the Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements. To avoid a delay in the application process with our agency, you must complete a fully up to date and specific personal history statement (PHS) with Public Safety Testing (PST).

Competency requirements:

• Commitment to racial, social and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Knowledge of adult and juvenile judicial procedures and the criminal justice system and laws of arrest, search, and seizure.
• Techniques of investigation and interrogation.
• Criminal case preparation and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Maintain control in stressful and hazardous situations.
• Enforce all applicable laws with professionalism and respect.
• Determine level and scope of police response.
• Make rapid and accurate decisions under stressful conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Customer service focus.
• Positive interactions with all individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.
• Show initiative while performing job tasks.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Determine priorities and take prompt action.
• Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals.
• Be receptive to the attitudes, feelings or circumstances of others and aware of influence of one's own behavior on them.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Social awareness.
• Make difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• City ordinances, applicable federal and state laws, WAC rules and department policies.
• Knowledge of geography and street locations.
• Knowledge of department's policies and procedures.

Physical demands:

• Drive and perform field work.
• Work in dangerous or emergency circumstances requiring vigorous physical activity and exertion.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds on occasion.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, ability to navigate a variety of different terrains.
• Run, jog, or walk for extended periods of