Police Officer

Job Summary

Prior to application, candidates must first pass a written and physical exam through Public Safety Testing and submit their scores to City of Sequim via the Public Safety Testing website (www.publicsafetytesting.com).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates a motor vehicle for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion operates the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
• Patrols city limits from a patrol car or on foot or bicycle to monitor activity.
• Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas; reports safety hazards.
• Responds to scenes of collisions, investigates cause, and takes enforcement action.
• Responds to the scenes of crimes, traffic collisions and accidents, searching for and preserving evidence.
• Interviews victims, witnesses and potential suspects.
• Patrols and examines buildings and residences to detect suspicious conditions.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Monitors and enforces traffic laws and safety ordinances within a prescribed jurisdiction.
• Issues criminal citations and infractions.
• Detects and/or prevents criminal activities.
• Apprehends individuals suspected of unlawful activity, while observing constitutional and legal guidelines.
• Responds to calls for service and assistance from citizens.
• Captures and records information related to daily patrol activities and prepares reports based on this information to aid in the prosecution of offenders.
• Prepares reports pertaining to arrests and investigations.
• Appears in court to testify as needed.
• Provides first aid as needed.
• Conducts light preventative maintenance on departmental equipment.
• Maintains personal health and good physical condition, overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• An Associate’s degree from an accredited academic institution is highly desired.
• Graduation from the Washington State Basic Police Academy is required by State law.
• Able to pass Washington State standards for police officers.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Able to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws, and other operating procedures and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Able to maintain personal health and good physical condition, overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity.
• Able to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws and other operating procedures and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Able to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws and other operating procedures and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Able to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws and other operating procedures and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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