Lateral Police Officer

City of Tukwila•Wa 98188, WA

82d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tukwila is seeking experienced police officers to join their department. The Tukwila Police Department is a municipal police department with 77 commissioned officers and 24 non-commissioned support staff. They pride themselves on a supportive environment for their officers, including mental health and general well-being support, a set schedule with consistent weekdays off and every other Saturday off, 490 hours of leave per year, on-duty workout opportunities, and a supportive environment for career growth. The department is technologically advanced, featuring a new police station with a gym, quiet rooms, patio, and full-size kitchen. Officers are provided with take-home patrol vehicles equipped with modern technology such as barcode scanners, ALPR-equipped dash cameras, body-worn cameras, headrest printers, and mobile fingerprint scanners. Officers also utilize iPhones and tablets for daily tasks. The department's mission is to provide professional, compassionate, and transparent public safety services, committed to earning public trust through skills, professionalism, and collaboration. Their core values include serving the community, building strong teams, being accountable, and growing in competency and empathy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a recognized police training academy or equivalent courses necessary to allow certification with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC).
Must have been employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer on a full-time basis with a municipal, county, State, or WSCJTC approved federal agency for a period of time exceeding 24 of the last 36 months (post academy experience) at time of application.
Lateral Entry applicants must have successfully completed a field training program (FTO or PTO) and be non-probationary officers.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
Must possess, or be able to obtain, by the time of hire, a valid Washington State driver's license without a record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Must be a citizen of the United States of America or lawful Permanent Resident who can read and write the English language.
Ability to accurately shoot department firearms.
Ability to walk, run, stoop and bend.
Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
Any adult felony conviction on current criminal record at time of application.
Any juvenile felony conviction within the past five years.
Conviction of any crime of violence, including domestic violence.
Commission of any sexual offense within the past 10 years.
Any conviction of a felony crime at any time while employed in any capacity with Law Enforcement Agency (including volunteer, intern, Explorer, and reserve positions).
Any theft of property or money within the last five years.
Any conviction for a sex related crime.
Ever having to register as a sex offender, regardless of conviction status.
Any conviction for solicitation of prostitution.
Have used mushrooms within the last one year.
Marijuana: excessive use within the past 12 months.
Used hallucinogens (including GHB and ecstasy; excludes mushrooms), cocaine, methamphetamine, or opiates within the last 10 years.
Have illegally used 4 or more different controlled substances, including marijuana, in the last 10 years.
Have at any time manufactured, transported or cultivated illegal drugs (including marijuana) for the purpose of sale or distribution.
Have used any illegal drugs while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Have ever obtained or used a prescription drug under false pretenses.
Have ever, at any time, injected amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, or valium.
Have ever illegally used a drug after submitting an application to any Law Enforcement Agency.
Have ever sold or distributed illegal drugs, including marijuana.
Any more than two drug convictions for any of the narcotics listed above.
Any criminal traffic conviction within the past 5 years.
Suspension or revocation of your driver's license (for any traffic violation) within five years of the date of the employment application.
Any more than two criminal convictions for traffic related offenses.
Any willful failure to pay income tax or court ordered child support is disqualifying.
Must have been discharged from the Military under honorable conditions.

Nice To Haves

Completion of National Incident Management System (ICS) 100/200, and (NIMS) 700/800 courses.
Candidates that have not completed these courses prior to hire will be required to complete them within 1 year of their hire date.

Responsibilities

Performs investigative tasks, evaluates cases for leads and investigation direction; collects and preserves evidence; interrogates suspects and questions witnesses.
Enforces traffic and parking regulations; directs traffic; makes detailed investigations and reports of traffic accidents.
Determines when lawful search, seizure and arrest should be attempted; such actions may include a foot chase and/or vehicle pursuit, when necessary.
Performs a variety of judicial assistance activities; including testifying in court and related activities required to enforce municipal and other laws and ordinances.
Assists in departmental administrative and supervisory activities as assigned, including performing public relation assignments.
Operates firearms in compliance with department rules.
Cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles.
Patrols designated area of city in police vehicle on assigned shift; foot patrol of districts as assigned.
Completes special details as assigned by the Sergeant and prepares reports and documents to maintain a record of activities.
Writes reports, maintains daily logs and other related reports.
Serves warrants; makes arrests and transports prisoners to jail.
Responds to and investigates citizens' complaints and provides service to citizens.
Represents department by speaking at public meetings on special topics of interest or on law enforcement in general.

Benefits

Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plan
Deferred Compensation plan options.
Paid holidays as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
Employee Wellness Program in addition to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM
Education pay (2% police-related Associate’s degree; 4% Bachelor's or higher degree)
Tuition Reimbursement
Longevity Pay starting after 5 years of service
Overtime opportunities
Specialty Assignment pay ranging from 5% to 7%
Night shift differential – 2%
Option to have Kelly Days and Holiday Bank paid out.