Police Officer ENTRY-LEVEL

City of Seattle, WA • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Seattle Police Department is seeking individuals committed to understanding and protecting the ethical, cultural, and ethnic values of the City of Seattle and its residents as Police Officers. As first responders, Police Officers are vital to public safety and under regular supervision, perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the City of Seattle Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. Entry Level Police Officer describes a candidate with no prior law enforcement experience or training, and those who have completed a self-sponsored academy and have not worked as a commissioned officer/deputy for a law enforcement agency. Exceptional Entry Police Officer describes a candidate who has successfully completed a basic law enforcement academy and FTO, but who does not have the required 24 months of full-time service as a law enforcement officer in the last 36 months to qualify as a lateral applicant. Exceptional Entry Police Officer candidates must test with the entry-level candidates and are not eligible to take the Lateral entry exam.

Requirements

• Be at least twenty and half (20.5) years of age.
• Hold United States citizenship, OR have legal permanent residency in the U.S., OR be a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
• Attained a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency (GED).
• Have not used Marijuana within twelve (12) months prior to taking civil service exam.
• Have not used cocaine or crack within the previous five (5) years.
• Have not used club drugs, such as, but not limited to: Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MDMA (ecstasy) within the previous three (3) years.
• Have not used any Hallucinogens, LSD, Mushrooms, or Psilocybin within the previous five (5) years.
• Have not used PCP, Angel Dust, Wet or Phencyclidine within the previous five (5) years.
• Have not used Opium, Morphine, or Heroin within the previous five (5) years.
• Have not used Methamphetamine, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass, or Amphetamine within the previous five (5) years.
• Have not inhaled aerosols, sometimes referred to as Huffing (paint) or Whippits (Nitrous Oxide) or used Khat within the previous three (3) years.
• Have not used any illegal drug(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity.
• Have not manufactured or cultivated illegal drug(s) for the purpose of the sales/marketing of the drug(s).
• Have not sold or facilitated the sale of illegal drugs.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to accurately type at least 35 wpm is highly desirable.
• Prior service as a Police Reserve in the Seattle Police Department.
• Experience as a 911 dispatcher or Parking Enforcement Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Operates a patrol car. Patrols city streets, areas and businesses to deter criminal activity and promote public safety.
• Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; conducts initial investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work.
• Conducts search and seizure activities as appropriate. Collects and preserves crime scene and evidence.
• Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law. Reviews facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
• Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Renders aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Transports individuals in custody.
• Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings.

Benefits

• The City of Seattle is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus for entry-level police officers.
• Comprehensive benefits package for police officers.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees