Police Officer - Lateral

About the role

The City of Bonney Lake is continuously accepting applications for a Police Officer position. The department is seeking candidates with at least two years of municipal, county, or state law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and policies.
• Patrols the city to enforce laws, prevent crime, and provide public protection.
• Responds to calls for service and incidents requiring police attention.
• Processes complaints, arrests offenders, conducts investigations, and collects evidence.
• Provides assistance in resolving criminal, non-criminal, and civil issues.
• Assists with crime prevention initiatives and traffic control.
• Testifies in court proceedings and prepares for court testimony.
• Enforces applicable laws and uses force as necessary.
• Reports hazardous conditions and equipment problems to superiors.
• Trains new members of the department, reserves officers, temporary employees, or volunteers.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school, or equivalency.
• Currently employed as a Peace Officer with at least two years of experience.
• Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center Officer Academy or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.
• Good physical condition.
• Ability to pass entrance examination, physical fitness, and cognitive tests.
• Pass stringent personal background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and medical physical, including a drug-screening test.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of computers and standard office software.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to law enforcement.
• Knowledge of modern police methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws of arrest, search and seizure.
• Knowledge of principles of crime and accident investigation.
• Knowledge of basic techniques for crime prevention and criminal investigations.
• Knowledge of identification and preservation of evidence.
• Knowledge of organization and planning.
• Knowledge of geography and street locations.
• Knowledge of first aid principles and applicable procedures.

Skills

• Operates police vehicle and other police equipment in all situations.
• Deals with the public in a courteous, firm, and effective manner.
• Works as an individual or as a team to accomplish goals.
• Analyzes dangerous situations rapidly and accurately.
• Works and maintains control in stressful, hostile, and hazardous situations.
• Enforces applicable laws.
• Prepares clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Communicates effectively with the public and other City employees.
• Maintains a professional, courteous, and pleasant demeanor.
• Diplomatically deals with and deescalates difficult people and situations.

Benefits

The City of Bonney Lake offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Education premiums: 2.5% for AA/AS, 5% for BA/BS; Detective: 5%; Field Training Officer: 5%; Detective: 5%; Hazardous Duty: 2.5%, Motorcycle 5%; Longevity Pay: Compounding longevity pay program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) bank available.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs.