Police Officer - Lateral

Police Officer

The City of Issaquah is now offering a $16,000 signing bonus for lateral police officers!!! Paid in three (3) installments : $5,000 on the first paycheck following hire, $5,000 following successful completion of the field training program and $6,000 following successful completion of the new hire's probationary period. This equates to $16,000 in your first year on top of our competitive wages outlined below.

Salary : $95,291.00 - $125,397.00 Annually

Location : Issaquah, WA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-POL

Department : Police Department

Division : Police Operations

Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

This recruitment is to establish a lateral eligibility list for fully funded vacancies. If you are an entry-level applicant, apply at WWW.PUBLICSAFETYTESTING.COM.

Positions in this classification are responsible for general duty and investigatory police work. Incumbents respond to requests for assistance, investigate criminal activity, apprehend criminals and enforce 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. Tasks are performed from vehicles, or on foot. Work involves an element of danger and requires physical strength and agility at times to apprehend or subdue persons suspected of crimes. Incumbents function without direct supervision and exercise substantial discretion in determining appropriate response to emergency situations. Police Officers may also be called upon to assist in the operation of the Detention Center and entrusted with the health, safety, security and welfare of inmates.

Essential Functions

• Patrols assigned geographical areas in the City by car or on foot or other means to aid in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state, and City criminal and traffic laws and regulations.
• Observes, reports and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger.
• Reports traffic hazards and directs pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow when necessary; disburses unruly crowds at public gatherings.
• Takes command at scene of crime or accident until relieved by a commanding officer; administers first aid and requests medical service as necessary; takes statements, interviewing victims and witnesses; assesses situation and determines appropriate response; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances, including taking photographs and measurements; documents evidence.
• Detains physically law violators or those who may be resisting arrest as required. Activity may require physically subduing suspect, moving through heavy underbrush and trees, jumping fences, climbing onto or into buildings. Activity may require using deadly force to protect self or others.
• Conducts investigation assignments of suspected illegal activity or follow-up investigations of criminal cases; may also conduct specialized investigation in areas of vice, narcotics and sex offenses; may be assigned to detective, traffic, DARE, jail or field training duties.
• Prepares criminal cases for prosecution with either the City or King County Prosecutor; interacts with prosecutors, attorneys and court officials; testifies in court as required.
• Provides general information on laws and ordinances; explains process of filing a formal complaint; directs citizens to appropriate authorities as necessary.
• Serves and enforces civil process issued by the courts to include restraining orders, orders for protection, no contact orders, anti-harassment orders, and subpoenas; serves arrest and search warrants.
• 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; may be called upon to train other employees.
• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and records, such as reports on arrest, property impounded, accidents, offenses, damages to property, and results of investigations.
• Assists in receiving, searching, booking, and supervising prisoners; assures that prisoners receive fair and reasonable treatment; provides food and medical care as necessary; performs jailer duties as required.
• Assures that all equipment used is maintained and operating properly.
• Prepares material to present to training sessions for police officers or other persons as required including schools, businesses, private citizen groups, etc.
• Investigates and inspects persons or businesses for compliance with City ordinance requiring licenses.
• Investigates weekend or after hours construction activities occurring within the City limits; contacts appropriate City departments.
• Supervises and directs dispatch and correction personnel in the absence of a Sergeant, or higher-ranking officer.
• Performs all of the duties of the Corrections Service Officer in his / her absence as described in the Corrections Service Officer job description.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Two years of college equivalent to an AA degree, preferably related to police science, criminal justice or a related field preferred. Licensing and Certifications :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Automatic Disqualifiers : The following are automatic disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers.