Lateral 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; testifies 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a current WSCJTC Peace Officer Certification or meet the out of state equivalency requirements of WAC 139-05-210.
• Must be in good standing or otherwise eligible for rehire by former agency.
• 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.
• Two years experience as a fully commissioned law enforcement officer, with no more than a 24 month break in service.
• Successful completion and graduation from the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy or Equivalency Academy.
• Must obtain and maintain Washington State Peace Officer Certification.
• Must hold a valid Washington State driver's license with driving record free from serious or frequent violations.

Skills

• Knowledge of Federal, state, county, and city laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological, and physical needs of criminals.
• Knowledge of standard police practices, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in police activities.
• Knowledge of methods of investigation, apprehension, and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate use of firearms and other police-related tools.

Benefits

Incident of laterals: $20,000 dollar hiring bonus paid in two increments (50% at hire and 50% upon successful completion of 12 month probationary period).

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.