Police Officer- Lateral and Exceptional Entry

About the role

The City of DuPont maintains a continual list of applicants for either Lateral or Exceptional Entry positions. To apply as an Entry Level Police Officer, please visit the Public Safety Testing website http://www.publicsafetytesting.com. To apply for the Lateral or Exceptional Entry Police Officer position, candidates must submit their resume, a City of DuPont application and supplemental questionnaire. A driver's abstract of records and WA driver's license is required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols community to provide services to the public, enforce laws, including traffic laws, prevent crimes, protect life and property;
• Investigates suspicious conditions or situations;
• Receives citizen complaints, prepares accurate and complete reports on violations of City, State, and applicable Federal laws and accidents; makes arrest, issues citations; interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects, victims; preserves crime scenes; collects and preserves evidence;
• Prepares activity reports and logs; operates communication equipment such as telephones, teletypes and radios to receive and transmit information and dispatch personnel as needed;
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, juror summons, civil papers; assists in apprehension of wanted subjects; appears in court to present facts on cases including criminal, civil and juvenile cases; accompanies prisoners to court appearances as necessary;
• Will be required to attend classes and various training sessions in police procedures and new practices and methods;
• Assists as assigned with public and school liaison programs such as crime prevention, drug abuse, bicycle safety, safety;
• Assists other law enforcement agencies in investigative, information or tactical capacity.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a police officer, have worked as such for at least 24 months within the last 36 months serving in a City, County, or State police agency;
• Must have graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), or another state sanctioned general authority Washington State police academy (pursuant to RCW), or a full authority out-of-state police academy recognized by CJTC for equivalency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED;
• Free of felony convictions;
• Valid Washington State driver's license or verification of license by the start of employment;
• Successful completion of an approved law enforcement academy.

Skills

• Knowledge of State, County and City laws and ordinances;
• Ability to operation and care of motor vehicles including emergency equipment;
• Communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Use and care for firearms;
• Investigative techniques and police patrol methods;
• Knowledge and understanding of the judicial system procedures, policies, jurisdictions and terminology;
• Know the geographical layout of the City and surrounding areas;
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency or crisis situations and mentally and physically operate in same;
• Handle physical assault and deal with verbal abuse in a professional manner and in accordance with department policy and procedures.

Benefits

Plus excellent benefits. The City of DuPont offers a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents; plus life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage for employees. This position includes an attractive paid time-off package including paid holidays. Additional employee benefits offered are HRA/VEBA, AFLAC, EAP, PERS or LEOFF, and deferred compensation programs.

Pay

Lateral - Base compensation of $39.55 – $45.59 (2024 pay scale, D.O.Q.) per hour, plus excellent benefits. Exceptional Entry - Base compensation of $37.15 - $38.36 (2024 pay scale, D.O.Q.) per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Schedule

This position is a full-time non-exempt position.

Additional Information

To apply for the Lateral or Exceptional Entry Police Officer position, candidates must submit their resume, a City of DuPont application and supplemental questionnaire. A driver's abstract of records and WA driver's license is required prior to appointment.

Selection Guideline

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference checks are required. Job related tests may be required.

Personal History

Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No
Do you have a valid driver's license with no pending risk of loss? Yes No
Are you now or have you ever been employed by the City of DuPont? Yes No
Do you have any relatives working for the City of DuPont? Yes No
Are you a graduate of a state or regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy? Yes No
Do you have a minimum of 2 years full-time police experience in a city, county, or state police agency in Washington State? Yes No
Do you have a minimum of 3 years of full-time police experience in a city, county, or state police agency outside of Washington State? Yes No
The police and fire departments give veterans preference in accordance with state law to veterans honorably released from active military service within the last 8 years. (Proof of veteran status may be required if hired). Yes No
If you claim veterans preference, please list all dates of active duty.
If you claim veterans preference, have you ever obtained employment through the use of veterans preference? Yes No
If you claim veterans preference, are you retired from military service? Yes No
If you claim veterans preference, have you received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Marine Corps and Navy Medal for Opposed Action on Foreign Soil or Southwest Asia Service Medal? Yes No
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