FullTime Police Officers

Mount Vernon Police Department, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Department: Police Department
Bargaining Unit: PGC

A uniformed peace officer performs work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of order, the investigation of crimes and the reduction of crimes. Peace officers provide services and education to the public and perform other related work as required. The Police Officer must accept the responsibility to support and promote this organization's mission and comply with its directives. Personal conduct and behavior must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public's trust or confidence in the Department or its members. This position requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability and willingness to work a majority of time without direct supervision. The City of Mount Vernon contracts with Public Safety Testing to conduct the initial written and physical agility test for entry level Police Officers. Please visit the website to complete an application online and to select the testing date, time and location most convenient for you. Duties involve responding to calls for service, patrolling in a directed manner, to deter and detect crime, investigating complaints, citing and/or arresting law violators, following up on pending reports and cases, and protecting persons and property. When not responding to priority calls for service or otherwise directed by a supervisor, the police officer is expected to use self-directed work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on neighborhood problems and seeking solutions consistent with the Department Mission. The qualified police officer may be required to temporarily assume the duties, activities, and tasks of a Sergeant, as necessary.
Supervision: The Police Officer receives direct supervision for a Sergeant, or in the absence of a Sergeant, from an officer of equal or higher authority. This position receives written semi-annual performance appraisals against written performance standards.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Patrols a designated are of the City in a police patrol vehicle and/or on foot to deter and discover crime; Patrols a designated area in a patrol car or on a motorcycle to enforce traffic and parking ordinances and investigate traffic accidents; operates a radar unit to discover speed violations; Provides traffic control assistance as necessary.
serves warrants of arrest; arrests persons on misdemeanor and felony charges; administers emergency first and summons aid cars and other patrol units for assistance in treating the injured and controlling the scene; interviews persons with complaints or inquires, gives information on law and ordinances and attempts to resolve the problem or to direct them to proper authorities.
Investigates family disputes, reports of maltreatment of children, and complaints about mentally ill persons; may take principals into custody or turn them over or refer them to appropriate agencies such as juvenile and medical authorities; preserves the peace during conflicts between individuals and groups, and answers citizen complaints.
Performs guard duty at hospitals and in court; Testifies in court and serves all proper court documents. Serves as Court Officer, if necessary.
Attends training sessions, as necessary.
Responds to such complaints as bomb threats and takes appropriate action, including searching for hazardous material.
Minimum of high school diploma or GED

• Minimum of 90 quarter hours (60 semester) at an accredited college or university
• Military veterans with a minimum of 60 credits on their Joint Service Transcript (JST) will be accepted in lieu of college education
• Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient
• Medical Examination

Knowledge and understanding of the problems and attitudes of people of all ethnic groups in relation to law enforcement agencies.
Ability to adapt to shift work.
Ability to learn quickly applicable Federal and State Laws and City Ordinances, and established principles, practices, policies, and procedures of police work.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diversity of people, including those with social and behavioral problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens from all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to develop skills in the use and care of a variety of firearms.
Ability to complete satisfactorily the prescribed courses in training at the Police Academy.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
Life Insurance policy
Employee Assistance Program
Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan
Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
Gym Membership reimbursement
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
Life Insurance policy
Employee Assistance Program
Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan
Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
Gym Membership reimbursement