Exceptional Entry Police Officer **INCENTIVE BONUS**

About the role

The City of Sumner is seeking a Police Officer to join their team. The position is a full-time, Fair Labor Standards Act position.

Responsibilities

• Patrols designated areas of the City, either in whole or in part, during an assigned shift, to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and to enforce Federal, State, and City of Sumner laws and regulations.
• Answers calls and complaints involving traffic accidents, domestic situations, robberies, and other misdemeanors, disturbances, and felonies; takes necessary police action.
• Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger; checks buildings for security; observes residences, schools, sports fields, banks, and vacant areas; checks suspicious persons and vehicles; issues infractions and citations, makes arrests, transports persons taken into custody, or takes other action as appropriate under the circumstances.
• Prepares all forms, reports, and follow-up reports necessary to file felony and/or misdemeanor charges; prepares criminal cases for prosecution with either the City or County Prosecutor; interacts with prosecutors, attorneys, and court officials; testifies in court as required.
• Conducts preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes and accidents; gathers evidence; locates and questions witnesses; testsifies as a witness in court.
• Conducts investigation assignments of suspected illegal activity or follow-up investigations of criminal cases. May also be called upon to conduct specialized investigations.
• Collections and documents evidence and requests lab analysis as appropriate; reports traffic hazards and directs pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow when necessary or directed; disburses unruly crowds; enforces vehicle operation and parking regulations; issues warnings, notices of infraction, or citations as appropriate; responds to emergency calls including hazardous waste spills, bomb threats, and a wide variety of other calls.
• Determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action. May call for assistance of supervisors if necessary; takes command at scene of crime or accident; administers first aid and requests medical aid as necessary; takes statements and interviews victims and witnesses; examines situation; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances.
• Serves and enforces civil process issued by the courts to include restraining orders, orders for protection, no contact order, anti-harassment orders, and subpoenas; serves arrest and search warrants and transports persons in police custody.
• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and records, such as, but not limited to, reports on incident or arrest, calls for service, property impoundment, accidents, offenses, damages to property, field interviews, and results of investigations.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and other training classes to maintain current up-to-date knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills in order to remain proficient in the performance of duty.
• Maintains working relationships with surrounding police departments, Sheriff's Department, State Patrol, and relevant community service agencies to assure an accurate and timely flow of information as related to day-to-day duties and activities.
• Trains new personnel in geographical and cultural characteristics of the city and the general methods and procedures to use in the proper execution of police officer duties.
• Provides non-emergency assistance to people in need.

Requirements

• Must possess a current Washington State Peace Officer Certification.
• Must be in good standing or otherwise eligible for rehire by former agency.
• Must be in good standing or otherwise eligible for rehire by former agency.
• Must currently possess a Washington State Peace Officer Certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must attain successful completion of training requirements prescribed by the Department.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Less than two years experience as a fully commissioned law enforcement officer in the State of Washington, with no more than a 24 month break in service.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, county, and city laws, regulations, and ordinances; criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological, and physical needs of criminals; standard police practices, methods, and procedures; safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in police activities; methods of investigation, apprehension, and rules of evidence; basic first aid and CPR procedures; safe and appropriate use of firearms and other police-related tools.
• Ability to apply principles and techniques of modern crime prevention, investigation, apprehension, rules of evidence, and all other aspects of law enforcement; physically handle persons resisting arrest; meet the minimum standards of strength, agility, and endurance as specified in the Cooper Test (or other approved test) conducted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission; deal with the public in a tactful, pleasant, and courteous manner; follow directions, both oral and written; maintain composure under adverse conditions such as public harassment, critical injuries, and death; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other organizations, and the general public; analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangerous situations, and to determine a proper course of action; present evidence in court effectively; skill in observation and remembering details such as names, faces, and incidents; physically meet the physical demands and perform the essential functions of the position of a police officer; skillfully and safely use firearms and other police-related tools, including operation of a motor vehicle; contribute to the Department's Mission; communicate effectively, both in speaking and writing English.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

2026 Pay Range: $45.61 - $58.36 per hour plus potential for education premiums.

Schedule

This position is a full-time, Fair Labor Standards Act position.

Supplemental Information

Please make sure to review the required forms listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of this job announcement. These forms must be completed and attached to your online application in order to be considered. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected. Applicants must complete, attach and submit the following documents with their application to be considered: Peace Officer Certification.