Police Officer - Lateral (up to $25,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 moving expenses)

Police Officer

Up to $25,000 bonus and $5,000 moving expenses : $15,000 for 1-2 years of experience $20,000 for 2-5 years of experience $25,000 for 5 or more years of experience Moving Expenses Reimbursement : $2,500 in-state or $5,000 out-of-state Incentives will be paid in two installments : one-half upon hire and one-half upon completion of probation. If the employee separates from employment for any reason within three years of hire, they must reimburse a prorated amount. Lateral Officers are eligible to start at higher pay steps and vacation accrual. Monthly : $7,610.44 - $9,606.97 Annually : $91,325.32 - $115,283.70 Plus : Education pay : 3.00% Associate degree 5.00% Bachelor degree 6.00% Master's degree Longevity pay : 2.00% 5 Years of service 4.00% 10 Years of service 5.00% 15 Years of service 7.00% 20 years of service 9.00% 30 years of service Specialty Pay : 3.50% Detective / Investigations Sergeant 3.50% School Resource Officer 3.50% Traffic 3.50% K9 Handler 3.50% SWAT 3.50% Integrated Arrest Tactics Training Lead 3.50% Firearms Training Lead 3.50% EVOC Training Lead 3.50% Support Services Sergeant 4.00% Field Training Officer (during period of assignment) 4.00% Corporal 5.00% Out of Class pay Paid Time Off : 96-200 hours of paid vacation per year 130 or 156 hours of paid leave per year in lieu of holidays (based on scheduled work hours (e.g., "a day for a day") and assignment (non-patrol / patrol)) 96 hours of paid sick leave per year Front-loaded sick leave bank of 80 hours upon hire Unused sick leave cash-out (prorated) into HRA Paid bereavement leave Health Insurance : The City pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees The City pays 90% of medical and dental insurance premiums The City pays 100% of vision insurance premiums for dependents Multiple plans from which to choose High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA) available Health Reimbursement Account / VEBA employer contribution available City-paid life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment policy Retirement Plans : Deferred Compensation Plans (457) Washington State LEOFF II retirement system Uniforms and Clothing : Uniforms and equipment are provided by the City Clothing allowance of $1,000 upon assignment to non-uniformed positions; $350 allowance per year thereafter City-paid uniform / clothing cleaning Scheduling : Popular 12-hour rotating patrol schedule with 3-days-on / 3-days-off Training and Professional Development : Robust training program and professional development plans Other Pay / Compensation : Overtime pay Callback pay Court appearances Off-duty / telecommuting response K9 care and maintenance Holiday hours cash-out Paid meal break Option of compensatory time off or overtime pay 2026 base wages will increase by 3%

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Position Purpose : Provide a wide range of police services to the public including but not limited to enforcing laws, protecting life and property, maintaining peace and order, providing public service, crime prevention, and investigating civil and criminal matters. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following : Provide service to the public relating directly to public safety including providing assistance, answering questions, making referrals to other services, and solving community problems Respond to calls for service and take appropriate action with the needs of the caller in mind, following established policy, procedures, and current professional practices Respond to emergency calls for service, such as accidents, medical emergencies, and crimes in progress. Takes appropriate initial action, following established law, policy, procedures, and current professional practices. Manage ongoing cases through thorough and appropriate documentation and follow-up investigations, timely and complete case reporting, and appropriate networking with other officers, supervisors, and divisions Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and document their statements regarding criminal and civil matters Enforce City ordinances, State RCWs, Federal laws and court decisions Apprehend offenders, including making physical arrests and overcoming their resistance Develop a detailed knowledge of the community including people, businesses, geographical features, and current problem areas Exercise authority while enforcing city ordinances, state RCWs, federal laws and court decisions, in a way consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office Patrol the city using preventive and directed patrol, to detect and prevent crime, stop unlawful behavior, enforce traffic laws, and find conditions that are hazardous to the community Physically engage and restrain combative individuals Present programs relating to crime prevention, traffic and boating safety, and drug awareness or police operations that include public speaking, organizing meetings, and creating written material Use computers to create accurate, thorough, and complete cases, reports, logs, and other documentation that will be referred to the prosecutor or appropriate authorities Provide assistance to other city departments, public safety agencies and government agencies Carry and utilize various firearms and less-lethal launchers Shoot assigned weapon(s) with accuracy complying with state standards Operate assigned vehicle in a safe manner (i.e., car, motorcycle, bicycle, boat, etc.) The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Organizational-Specific Duties and Expectations : Endorses, supports, and defends organizational objectives by complying with organizational rules, procedures, and values, suggesting improvements, and conveying a positive and professional image of the agency Creates a positive team environment through courtesy, respect, support, and cooperation Assists other Police Department work units, city departments, and outside agencies as necessary in a professional and respectful way Demonstrates initiative consistent with job expectations to improve both personal and organizational performance Avoids destructive organizational behavior toward the agency and its employees Physical Demands and Work Environment : Physical requirements and working conditions that are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. Exposure to possible fights and confrontations; use of defensive and control tactics; contact with dissatisfied, angry, abusive, or assaultive individuals; fumes from vehicles and equipment operation; explosives and combustibles; and contact with blood and body fluids. Workdays and hours are generally scheduled in advance, but variable hours, shift work, shift extensions, and callouts will occur.

Qualifications

Qualifications for "Entry Level" : Education : High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., G.E.D.) A minimum of 45 quarter or 30 semester college credits towards a relevant college degree is preferred Experience : No previous law enforcement experience required Or : Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job may be substituted for these qualifications. Qualifications for "Entry Level-Advanced" : Education : High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., G.E.D.) A minimum of 45 quarter or 30 semester college credits towards a relevant college degree is preferred Experience : Currently attending the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's (WSCJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA); or Graduate of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's (WSCJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) but has not completed the Field Training program (FTO) of a city, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency Qualifications for "Lateral Candidates" : Education : High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., G.E.D.) A minimum of 45 quarter or 30 semester college credits towards a relevant college degree is preferred Experience : Currently employed, or have been employed within the last 24 months as a full-time civilian law enforcement officer with a city, county, state, or federal agency; and Completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Academy; and Completed Field Training (FTO) Or : Prior training and experience that qualifies the candidate to attend the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy Recruits who must participate in the equivalency academy to become a certified officer must attend an academy within six months of hire as a condition of employment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of or ability to learn, pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to law enforcement, and departmental procedures and policies Knowledge of structure, organization and interrelationships of city departments, agencies and related governmental agencies and offices affecting assigned functions Skilled in the operation and understanding of personal computers and typical office equipment Ability to operate a personal computer; learn to operate specialized computer systems and applications that support the law enforcement function Ability to maintain regular, predictable and reliable