Police Officers & Law Enforcement Officers

Police Officer
The Police Officer's primary purpose is to maintain peace and order and to protect life and property through impartial enforcement of federal, state and local laws. Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police and/or an immediate supervisor, the police officer responds to requests for assistance, investigates criminal activity, apprehends criminals, and enforces laws and ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules, regulations, and policies and normally consists of patrol, preliminary investigation, and traffic enforcement duties.
Lateral officers begin employment with 80 hours of vacation, and also accrue vacation at a rate equivalent to their consecutive uninterrupted years of active service as a CJTC-recognized commissioned law enforcement officer:

~ About the City of Bainbridge Island The City of Bainbridge Island is a vibrant community with small-town feel, 52 miles of scenic shoreline and densely forested areas. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving and enhancing the special character of the Island, and in responding to the community's needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Provides service to the citizens and visitors of the City of Bainbridge Island to safeguard and protect lives, property and constitutional rights.
Patrols city limits to monitor activity from a patrol car, bicycle, boat or on foot; Apprehends those suspected of unlawful activity, observing legal guidelines regarding arrests and individual civil rights.
responds to calls for service and assistance; conducts follow-up investigations based upon reports and other data compiled by department personnel.
Conducts prisoner searches, collects personal effects and ensures proper receipting and safeguarding of personal effects.
explains content of law to persons involved in a dispute, describing the process of filing a formal complaint, the extent of law enforcement powers, and the responsibility of citizens to follow prescribed legal procedures; provides referrals to appropriate community resources.
Maintains firearm proficiency; inspects and maintains all equipment used; Attends meetings, seminars, and other training classes to maintain current up-to-date knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills in order to remain proficient in the performance of duty; maintains awareness of newly-enacted laws and recent court decisions and their effects on police duties and responsibilities.
Maintains radio communication while on duty, including mealtimes, and maintains a response time conducive to the needs of citizens served, promptly responding to all calls assigned and to those calls assigned to other units where their closer proximity and the nature of the call demands immediate response.
Appears in court to testify as needed.
Performs business and residential building security checks as needed.
Gives speeches and presentations to civic and other groups as a public service to promote a positive relationship with the community.
Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Federal, state, county and city laws, regulations, ordinances, including domestic violence and juvenile criminal justice laws sufficient to carry out the duties of the position and to ensure equal and impartial enforcement.
Basic computer functions and computerized record-keeping systems.
National Incident Management System, Emergency Operations Center and personal protective equipment procedures.
Learn and apply principles and techniques of modern crime prevention, investigation, apprehension, rules of evidence and all other aspects of law enforcement.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, superiors and the general public, both orally and in writing, including with individuals in physical or emotional distress.
Acquire effective skills in the use of firearms and other police-related tools and understand when they should be used.
Satisfactorily complete field training in which methods, procedures and techniques of law enforcement work are presented by field training officers.
Satisfactorily complete training on methods, procedures, and techniques of police work presented by other officers or supervisors.
Disseminate sensitive information in a discreet and confidential manner.
Must have a driving and criminal record free of any convictions which relate to fitness to perform the job of a police officer.
To be considered for hire, must be able to satisfactorily pass a medical examination, psychological examination and background investigation, and meet all conditions of employment as set forth in Chapter 139-07 of the Washington Administrative Code.
Must possess or obtain a Basic Law Enforcement Academy certificate issued by the State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission. Must have 12 months or more active law enforcement experience, which is calculated from the date you graduate from a basic law enforcement academy.
Application Process: Lateral applicants should complete the City's employment application and complete the Personal History Statement on the Public Saftey Testing website.