Police Officer - Recruit/Entry Level

City of Federal Way, WA • Federal Way, WA

107d

About The Position

A position in this classification will be represented by the Police Guild. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, and performing individually or as a member of a team, participate in the following activities: 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; and perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned. Successful candidates will have a strong service orientation and demonstrated record of responsiveness to community priorities and concerns. 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 insure a safe and secure city.

Requirements

• Requires high school graduation or the equivalent.
• Prior to employment must be a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident.
• Attainment of the age of 21 years.
• A valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record.
• Attainment of department standards of physical fitness.
• 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.

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.
• Make decisions under time pressure in a quick manner.
• Direct action in emergencies.
• Encourage cooperation from peers and colleagues.
• Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information and general assistance.
• Prepare accurate and detailed investigative reports.
• Perform preliminary investigations as directed.
• Collect and analyze information from various sources.

Benefits

• Veteran's preference in accordance with RCW 41.04.
• 5 to 10% added to final weighted score for veterans who meet criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED