LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

About the role

Performs a variety of public safety work providing emergency aid, security, and protection to the community's citizens.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State and City laws and regulations.
• Observe report and act upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings and residences for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles.
• Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.
• Determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action, such as making arrests and transporting prisoners.
• Screens prisoners, collects personal effects, and assures proper receipting and safeguarding of personal effects.
• Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Administers first aid and requests medical service.
• Provides crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family disputes.
• Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances.
• Aids persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Conducts investigative assignments on serious crimes; conducts interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects; submits progress reports on cases under investigation; collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.
• Appears in court and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
• Prepares and maintains legible, concise, and understandable incident reports.
• May perform special assignments related to investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, school resource, K-9, or SWAT.
• Assists in the training of new officers and reservists.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Pass a written, physical ability and oral examination.
• Pass a polygraph, medical, and psychological series of exams.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age; a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Have a valid State driver's license and proof of good driving record.
• Hold a first aid and CPR certification.
• Pass a background investigation verifying no prior criminal conviction or activity.
• Successfully complete the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission Academy during an initial eighteen-month trial service period.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
• Knowledge of city ordinances, civil service regulations, applicable state and federal laws and WAC rules.
• Content, intent, and application of criminal law.
• Adult and juvenile judicial procedures and criminal justice system.
• Civil and constitutional rights.
• Department regulations, policies, procedures, and general order.
• Laws of arrest, search, and seizure.
• Techniques of investigation and interrogation.
• Criminal case preparation and procedures.
• Crime scene management.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Assign, instruct, and review work of subordinates in an effective working relationship.
• Analyze dangerous situations rapidly and accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Enforce State, municipal and other applicable laws.
• Determine appropriate level and scope of Police response.

Skills

• Knowledge of adult and juvenile judicial procedures and criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of civil and constitutional rights.
• Knowledge of department regulations, policies, procedures, and general order.
• Knowledge of laws of arrest, search, and seizure.
• Knowledge of techniques of investigation and interrogation.
• Knowledge of criminal case preparation and procedures.
• Knowledge of crime scene management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze dangerous situations rapidly and accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to enforce State, municipal and other applicable laws.
• Ability to determine appropriate level and scope of Police response.

Benefits

The benefits listed below are those currently enjoyed by full-time City of Walla Walla Police Officers. It is important to remember that over the course of time these benefits may change - they are not permanent. Benefits may change through the City Council or administrative action, Guild contracts, or changes mandated by state and federal law.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage
• $6.00 employer contribution to the Premier Plan
• Deferred Comp options including Baker Boyer Bank - BPAS, MissionSquare, or the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Retirement Plan with contributions from the City and the employee
• Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and conversion policies
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Safety Statement promoting safe and healthy tasks and workplaces