Police Officer (Experienced Lateral)

Key Responsibilities Patrol and Public Safety Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime, enforce laws and ordinances, ensure traffic safety, and provide general public assistance. Emergency and Incident Response Respond to crimes, accidents, and calls for service; secure scenes, provide first aid, and perform preliminary investigations. Law Enforcement Actions and Investigations Detect, apprehend, and arrest suspects; execute warrants; collect evidence; prepare reports; and testify in court. Community Interaction and Coordination Engage with citizens, other agencies, and city personnel to exchange information, resolve issues, and support community safety. Equipment and Skill Proficiency Maintain proficiency with police equipment, firearms, vehicles, computers, and specialized tools; participate in training as required. Knowledge & Skills Law, policy, and procedure knowledge Including state, county, and city laws; department policies; rules of evidence; and modern policing practices. Patrol, investigation, and crime scene skills Ability to respond to emergencies, preserve evidence, conduct preliminary investigations, and take appropriate action. Equipment and technology proficiency Skilled in operating police vehicles, firearms, specialized equipment, and basic computer applications. Communication and reporting abilities Clear and effective oral and written communication, including preparing accurate reports and presenting testimony in court. Judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving Ability to analyze situations, exercise independent judgment, and adopt effective courses of action under stress. First aid and emergency response knowledge Basic first aid skills and the ability to provide immediate assistance at crime and accident scenes. Interpersonal and community-relations skills Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, maintain cooperative relationships, and support community policing efforts. Minimum Qualifications Must be currently employed as a law enforcement officer or have been employed as a law enforcement officer in the last 24 months. There may not be more than a 24‑month break in service. Must have 12 or more months of continuous post‑commissioned street patrol experience. Non‑patrol sworn officer experience, such as jail/corrections/court, military police or dispatch, does not count toward "street patrol experience" in calculating the total months of post‑commissioned experience. Must be a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident. Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. Out‑of‑state lateral commission must be approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission. Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements Successful completion of law enforcement academy training approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Valid Driver's License. Compensation & Benefits Hourly $47.39 - $65.66 Annually $98,571.20 - $136,572.80 Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Tacoma