Police Officer - Lateral/Experienced

City of Federal Way, WA • Federal Way, WA

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About The Position

A position in this classification will be represented by the Federal Way Police Guild. The mission of the Federal Way Police Department is for every member to consistently earn the public's trust while enhancing the quality of life for residents, visitors, and businesses within our City. We accomplish our mission by providing the highest quality law enforcement, community education, and support services possible while making the best use of the resources entrusted to us. We are recognized as professional, innovative, diverse, ethical, and as a valued partner in building economic viability in our area. The incumbent in this position will create and nurture a community-oriented public safety department as envisioned by the City Council and set forth in the department vision and values statement: a department which inspires a sense of confidence and security in the citizens of Federal Way through professionalism, citizen involvement, and creative approaches to public safety; a department which is distinguished as a caring, competent, firm, fair, accessible and innovative organization that actively seeks opportunities to help citizens; a department which is a part of, rather than apart from, the community, fostering an efficient citizen-police partnership to ensure a safe and secure city.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Successful completion of a basic police academy.
• Minimum of one year of continuous law enforcement employment at a municipal, county or state law enforcement agency as a police officer.
• No more than 18 months break in service.
• A valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record.
• Certificate of successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Police Officer Academy or an equivalent basic law enforcement academy certificate.
• Submission to thorough employment reference and background investigation.
• Submission to psychological and general medical evaluation.
• Submission to FBI record check and polygraph examination.
• Felony conviction disqualifies.

Nice To Haves

• College level course work in law enforcement or related field.
• Bilingual capability.
• Specialized law enforcement training.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state statutes and local ordinances, regulations and laws.
• Apprehend suspects.
• Respond to and investigate disturbances, services and accident calls.
• Patrol and conduct surveillance.
• Receive training and maintain skills proficiency.
• Operate a vehicle during routine and emergency situations.
• Communicate with the public in normal and adverse situations.
• Complete verbal and written reports and documentation.
• Work independently following written or verbal instructions that are general in nature.
• Perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned.
• Establish rapid rapport with new contacts.
• Deal effectively with complaints by being polite to customers.
• Maintain good public relations.
• Direct action in emergencies.
• Prepare accurate and detailed investigative reports.
• Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information and general assistance.

Benefits

• Hiring bonus of $40,000 for experienced police officers paid in four installments.
• Career development 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