Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer

The City of Auburn is hiring! We're recruiting lateral police officers. The City of Auburn is home to over 90,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce. The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members. Auburn is also home to hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail. The Auburn Police Department is committed to building a positive, proactive partnership with the citizens of Auburn and strives to be a premier law enforcement agency that is trusted, supported, and respected. The department is comprised of 150 staff to include : Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, (5) Commanders, (13) Sergeants, (108) Officers / Detectives, (16) Non-Commissioned staff, a Crime Analyst, Public Information Officer, Wellness Program Designer, and (3) Administrative Assistants. Our community is policed by professional officers who are not afraid to bravely stand up to danger and adversity. Officers serve with a noble purpose and make decisions based on trust and honesty. All employees of the Auburn Police Department are committed to providing exceptional customer service to the citizens we serve. This position is responsible for general police work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, maintenance of order, and prevention and investigation of crimes. Work involves a substantial element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies. All assignments in this class involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision. This position is represented by the Police Officers Guild and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is effective 1 / 1 / 22 - 12 / 31 / 2024. Salary based on our 2024 pay schedule for police officers. The rates are subject to change once the collective bargaining negotiations have been finalized for the 2025-2027 contract period.

Listed below are some of the job duties and responsibilities. To see a full list, please CLICK HERE.

• Responds to emergency and routine calls for service.
• Performs computer inquiries from the patrol vehicle and stationary terminals.
• Thoroughly and clearly documents incidents and actions by writing reports, field interview cards, and daily logs.
• Patrols assigned areas; patrols business districts and residential neighborhoods to provide an element of safety through obvious visibility; looks for crimes or potential crimes in progress; prevents crimes, as necessary.
• Acts as a primary investigator of all crimes occurring with assigned areas; makes arrests when warranted; may use varying degrees of physical force to overcome resisting suspects and to protect oneself and / or others from injury.
• Pursues fleeing suspects on foot and in vehicles; performs rescue and pursuit operations, which may involve quickly entering and exiting patrol vehicles; climbing over and pulling oneself up and over obstacles; jumping down from elevated obstacles; climbing through openings; jumping; and using physical force to gain entry through barriers.
• Takes immediate action to remedy hazards and protect life and property; must be able to physically hear conversations, instructions, and common warnings; must have adequate vision to effectively perform police functions, even during the evening and in times of low light.
• Investigates and / or handles complaints including, but not limited to, family disputes, juvenile disputes, and mentally challenged persons; provides basic first aid and resuscitation to injured people.
• Must be prepared and capable of physical exertion to protect themselves and provide immediate life-saving measures to others.
• Stops traffic violators and takes appropriate action; identifies suspicious individuals and questions their activities; apprehends violators and offenders of the law, sometimes involving a substantial element of danger.
• Attempts to tactfully diffuse any verbal or physical abuse, which may occur while performing work assignments; endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of suspects and others in the work environment.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing, even in court and other formal settings.

What we're looking for :

Must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent. Must be a Basic Law Enforcement Training graduate or equivalent as accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Visit WAC 139-05-210 for more information.

Licenses and special requirements :

Automatic disqualifiers : To see a list of automatic disqualifiers, click here. (Download PDF reader)

Why choose the City of Auburn?

Commitment to Inclusion Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit : https : / / www.auburnwa.gov / InclusiveAuburn

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