Entry Level Police Officer

Law Enforcement OfficerPerforms a wide variety of law enforcement tasks with the purposes of protecting life and property, ensuring public peace and order, and preventing and responding to crime. Patrols city, responds to dispatcher calls and citizen complaints, enforces laws and ordinances, and investigates cases. Arrests and processes criminals and offenders. Prepares various routine reports. This is a union represented position. The City of Washougal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants must complete the written exam and physical ability test through Public Safety Testing. This is inclusive of those that have already tested and have passing scores with PST within the last 12 months. The passing score for the written test is 70%. Candidates wishing to claim veterans' preference are requested to send a copy of their DD-214 or other official military separation documentation that clearly indicates an honorable discharge from military service along with their application form.Essential Functions:Respond to complaints and calls for service in a calm, efficient and professional mannerRespond to vehicle accidents and other medical emergency calls; administer first aid to sick or injured individuals as neededIntervene in potentially dangerous or hostile situationsPatrol City of Washougal streets, roads, and public areas; respond to calls in a safe manner while operating a patrol vehicle through City streets and neighborhoodsEnforce federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations, laws governing drug possession and use, and laws governing general behaviorIssue warnings and citationsPrepare and serve arrest and search warrants; conduct searches of persons, vehicles, homes, and various locationsArrest and process criminals and offendersTransport prisoners to Clark County JailInvestigate burglary, theft, accident and other crime scenes and assemble evidence; follow up on casesInvestigate and report on cold crimesInterview witnesses as necessaryAssist neighboring jurisdictions when requested (i.e. Camas, Clark County, Skamania County)Work in cooperation with Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other federal and state jurisdictionsIdentify and make recommendations to prevent potential safety/security hazardsProvide security at City and other functionsProvide traffic control during large city eventsPrepare and submit routine and special reports on various incidentsTestify in court as necessaryParticipate in ongoing training and certificationsOther duties as assignedSpecific Job Skills:Ability to maintain self-discipline and credibility through honest and ethical behavior and must have strong skills and abilities in a wide variety of areas including communication, creative problem solving, community service, teamwork and leadershipKnowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws governing traffic, drug possession and use, and general behaviorUnderstanding of City landmarks and geography; understanding of general geography of neighboring cities/countiesBasic computer skills for report writingSafe and efficient driving skillsExcellent physical conditionExcellent analytical and investigative skills; attention to detailAbility to efficiently and effectively use firearmsAbility to operate various electronic devices including two-way radios, tasers, radar speed units, cameras, etc.Ability to physically subdue violent or fleeing criminalsAbility to remain calm, think clearly, and act quickly in emergency situationsAbility to use courage and discernment in dangerous situationsAbility to use tact and communicate effectively with the public and coworkersAbility to communicate and/or negotiate with dangerous, angry, and/or frightened individualsInterpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skillsAbility to speak, understand, read, and write EnglishProblem analysis and decision making skillsAbility to exercise independent judgment and/or independent actionAbility to exercise discretion in sensitive or confidential mattersMentoring skillsFrequent standing, walking, stooping, repetitive motions of the feet, reaching, sitting, bending, kneeling, handling, feelingContinuous talking, hearing, fingering, repetitive motions of the hands and wrists, graspingOccasional running, fighting, wrestlingAbility to push, pull, lift, and carry at least 80 poundsAbility to drive various automobiles, off-road vehicles, bicyclesAbility to operate various weaponsEducation and Experience:Must be at least 21 years of age. No maximum age limit.Must be a United States Citizen or authorized resident alienMust be able to complete a thorough background check which includes a psychological and medical examination, polygraph and pre-employment drug screeningHigh School diploma or EquivalentValid driver's licenseComplete a state certified law enforcement academyBenefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LTDPaid Vacation and Sick12 Holidays4 Annual daysRetirement pension