Lateral Police Officer

City of Auburn (WA) • Auburn, WA

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
• Be at least 20-1/2 years of age at the time of application and must be 21 years of age by date of hire.
• Be able to fluently read and write the English language using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Be able to meet all Civil Service Rules and Regulations, including the physical requirements listed in Rule 21.01.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Qualify quarterly for firearms; CPR certification annually; BAC verifier certification.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation; polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, credit check, and a medical physical, including a drug-screening test.
• Must be able to qualify for Access Certification.
• Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy, if applicable, within a timeframe required by state law.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City.
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans.
• Annual paid vacation as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period.
• Paid holidays as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account).
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan.
• Deferred Compensation plan options; both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) plan options.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• $20,000 LATERAL HIRING BONUS!
• TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM.
• Opportunities for additional compensation and pay incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED