POLICE OFFICER (ENTRY - WA STATE CERTIFIED)

About The City Of Bremerton

Nestled along the shores of the Puget Sound and just a scenic ferry ride from Seattle, the City of Bremerton offers an exceptional blend of career opportunity and quality of life. From the vibrant Harborside district—featuring the Kitsap Conference Center, waterfront hotels, dining, and the Port of Bremerton Marina—to the creative energy of the Bremerton Creative District and Quincy Square, there’s something here for everyone. Enjoy local attractions like the Puget Sound Navy Museum, stroll the waterfront Bremerton Boardwalk, or relax at Harborside Fountain Park. Cross the iconic Manette Bridge to explore charming shops and cafés, or unwind at Evergreen Rotary Park. Outdoor enthusiasts and golfers alike will appreciate the city-owned Gold Mountain Golf Course, while arts and culture thrive at venues like the Admiral Theatre and events such as the Bremerton Blackberry Festival. With its strong sense of community, natural beauty, and growing opportunities, Bremerton is an ideal place to build your career and make a lasting impact—explore our openings and discover your future here.

General Function

Salary rates above include longevity, education incentive, bilingual premium, detective premium, field training officer premium, SWAT premium, and school resource officer premium which employees are not eligible to receive until a date specified by the collective bargaining agreement or assigned by the Police Chief. Additionally, a K-9 officer shall receive a K-9 stipend of 3.5 hours per week at 48% of Step 5 Police Officer overtime rate.

Representative Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Patrols as directed in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state and city laws and regulations.
• Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles.
• Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.
• Determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action, such as making arrests and transporting prisoners.
• Serves as a point of contact for the public, providing assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Administers first aid and requests medical service.
• Provides crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family disputes.
• Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances.
• Aids persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, accidents, offenses, and damage to property; assists in searching, booking, processing and supervising prisoners.
• Conducts investigative assignments on serious crimes.
• Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects and submits progress reports on cases under investigation.
• Collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.
• Appears in court and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge of.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
• Prepares and maintains legible, concise and understandable activity logs and other related or similar types of information as a personal reference record of incidents and details.
• Performs special assignments including investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, or K-9.
• Assists in the training of new employees and reserves.
• Checks business and private property for security.
• Investigates such conditions as open doors, broken windows, vehicles parked in suspicious places.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of: Federal, state, county and city laws, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to law enforcement duties and responsibilities.
• Ability To Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action, particularly under conditions which are psychologically and emotionally stressful.
• Communicate effectively with persons in physical and/or emotional distress.
• Administer first aid or perform other lifesaving procedures in accordance with training.
• Write clear and accurate reports.
• Adapt to and utilize current and new technology, devices, equipment, computers and software.
• Use and care of firearms.
• Properly operate and maintain police issued or assigned equipment.
• Observe and the ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing or sitting for long periods of time (including driving).
• Lifting and carrying equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength, endurance and flexibility to perform rescue operations or other law enforcement duties.
• Quickly entering and exiting vehicles; lifting, moving and dragging heavy objects; climbing over or pulling oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers, move through heavy underbrush; and suddenly move out of the way of danger.
• Exerting sufficient force or exertion to physically subdue, restrain, control and arrest violent or combative subjects.
• Using hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; smelling.
• Speaking clearly; hearing and understanding radio, telephone and normal range verbal communications.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifying Education and Experience (Minimum Requirements)

• Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy or equivalency certificate.
• Current and valid Peace Officer Certification through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation including financial investigation, polygraph and/or truth verification examination, psychological and medical evaluations.
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• College level work in law enforcement or related field and specialized law enforcement training are highly desired.
• Read, speak and write the English language.
• A valid Washington State driver's License with a good driving record is required.
• Must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of hire.