Police Officer (Entry Level)

About the role

The Police Officer position requires a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement principles and practices, along with the ability to respond to emergencies and maintain public safety.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls, complaints, or reports of criminal activity and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains peace, protects citizens, and enforces traffic laws.
• Engages in self-defense and uses force as necessary.
• Enforces traffic laws, arrests DWI suspects, and investigates vehicle collisions.
• Administers immediate assistance in critical and emergency situations.
• Secures and controls crime scenes, collects and secures evidence, and prepares reports.
• Performs community public relations duties and assists with special assignments.
• Completes routine and non-routine duties of community patrol, including radar checks and traffic control.
• Performs portions of the work of higher classified positions as assigned.

Requirements

• Successfully completed and passed the written and physical tests with Public Safety Testing and the Anacortes, WA Police Department.
• Completed an Associates Degree from an accredited college or equivalent technical certification.
• Passed psychological and polygraph examinations, and a medical examination.
• Obtained and maintained CPR and basic first aid certification.
• Acquired and maintained certification as an operator of radar and the BAC Verifier.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement School and field training course.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply legal materials.
• Excellent judgment and ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain objectivity in investigations.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform patrol duties.
• Knowledge of modern crime prevention, investigation, and law enforcement techniques.
• Competent use and care of firearms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adjust to rotating shifts and holidays.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to departmental policies.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Physical fitness and agility.
• Use of technology and departmental systems.
• Handling crisis situations.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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