Police Officer - Entry Level

Role & Responsibilities

Please view the complete Police Officer classification description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, physical requirements, automatic and discretionary disqualifiers.

Qualifications

• Pass the physical ability test administered by Public Safety Testing (PST)
• Score a 70% or better on the Law Enforcement Officer written exam administered by Public Safety Testing (PST)
• Initial screening based on written test results and Personal History Statement (PHS) (Pass/Fail)
• Education And Experience: Must have high school diploma or GED certificate
• Licenses And Other Requirements: Ability to obtain state certification from the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission or other accredited certifying agency within fifteen (15) months of appointment.
• Mandatory physical and medical standards and all civil service requirements.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license upon hire; out-of-state hires must have a valid driver's license and obtain a valid Washington State driver's license within Washington's required timelines.
• Be at least 21 years of age when the eligibility list is certified.
• United States citizenship or be a lawful permanent resident.
• Successfully pass Redmond Police Department background investigation which includes a Chief's interview, polygraph, psychological, extensive on-site background investigation, drug screening, and medical exam.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, have completed Public Safety Testing requirements, including Applicant Profile, Personal History Statement (PHS), and Physical Ability Testing will be notified of their application status.

Automatic Disqualifiers

• Been convicted of a felony (or pled nolo contendere to a felony charge) or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Washington State or has been incarcerated for any crime.
• Sold narcotics or dangerous drugs.
• All illegal drug use will be closely scrutinized on a case-by-case basis.
• Had a pattern of abusing prescription medication.
• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
• Received more than two moving traffic violations within the preceding 3 years; or reckless driving violation within the preceding 5 years; or driving while license suspended within the preceding 5 years; or driving while intoxicated within the preceding five years.
• Been involved in more than one motor vehicle accident within the preceding 3 years for which the applicant received a traffic or criminal citation and was convicted, forfeited bail, or entered a plea of "guilty" or "nolo contendere."
• Been previously employed as a law enforcement agent and since has committed or violated federal, state or city laws pertaining to criminal activity.
• Committed any serious violation of Federal, State, City or County laws.
• Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
• Falsified his or her personal history questionnaire or application or failed to disclose pertinent information.
• Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute.
• Unlawful sexual misconduct.

Discretionary Disqualifiers

• Alcohol or substance misuse and/or abuse.
• Excessive traffic violations.
• Commission of a felony.
• A demonstrated unwillingness to honor fiscal contracts or just debts.
• Any other conduct or pattern of conduct that would tend to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession.
• An inability to perform the essential functions of a Police Officer.

Benefits

• 4/10 shifts with rotating weekends every 6-7 weeks, and overtime eligibility
• 3 hours of duty time per week to train for physical fitness plan
• Required uniforms and equipment provided
• City-provided Life Insurance
• Retirement medical through Teamsters Welfare Trust
• Participation in LEOFF state retirement system
• Participation in Deferred Compensation Plan
• MEBT (Social Security replacement with City match of 80%)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

Section 125 account (medical spending account)

Available

Relocation/moving expense reimbursement for eligible moves

Working Out of Class Pay

GI Bill Certified Agency

+4%

Specialty Assignments

• +4% (Detectives, Traffic, Pro-Act, Recruiting, Training, Outreach, K-9 and School Resource Officer)

Collateral Duties

• +4% (Firearms Instructors, Defensive Tactics Instructors, EVOC Instructors, SWA Compensation)

Compensation

Salary information can be found at the Current Compensation for Entry Officers.

Veteran's Preference

Those requesting "veteran's preference" must complete the appropriate form at the time of the oral interview and provide a copy of their DD214.

Reapplication

Applicants who fail one of the phases of the testing process are eligible to reapply for this position after six (6) months from the date of examination. Applicants who fail a component of the background process are eligible to reapply for this position after eighteen (18) months from the date removed from the eligibility list.