Police Officer

City of Spokane · Spokane, WA · 2 mo ago

Information Technology$65/hrFull-time

Patrols a designated area on foot or in a radio and computer equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.
Answers calls and investigates complaints involving accidents, fires, misdemeanors and felonies; investigates suspicious activities.
Administers first aid, interviews witnesses, gathers information and evidence, makes arrests, prepares reports, testifies as witness in court.
Exercises powers of arrest and control; defends self and uses force and deadly force; enforces motor vehicle laws; operates vehicle under emergency conditions and provides emergency assistance; responds to crime scenes and performs criminal investigations; participates in special operations.
May be assigned, on a permanent or shift basis, to such specialized technical or administrative duties as: working police desk, maintenance of criminal records, license inspection, photographic and identification work, traffic safety training, field training, radio operation, etc.
Advises public on laws and ordinances, provides general information and otherwise assists the public.
Performs related work as required.

Completion of high school or equivalent.
Must be 20 years of age at application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment; within normal weight range for height.
Physical requirements for this position, including eyesight, hearing, and other physical abilities are consistent with state law and guidelines.
All successful candidates who have been offered a position will be required to pass a post-offer physical and psychological examination prior to appointment.
All applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
A police record may be grounds for rejection.

Recruitment for this job classification is open until further notice.
POLICE OFFICER applicants must pass the Public Safety Testing, Inc. examination and PAT, to be eligible for hire by City of Spokane.
PST scores must be less than 15 months old.
Completion of a Personal History Statement is required.

Patrol schedule that allows for 4 and 5 day weekends, as well as 2 weekends off a month.

148 entry-level vacation hours accrued on a bi-weekly basis.
60 hours of Floating Holidays (these count as personal time you can take whenever you like).
Accrual of 6 hours of sick time on a bi-weekly basis.
120 hours starting sick time for lateral hires.

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