Police Officer - Lateral

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 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. Must be able to routinely qualify with and proficiently operate all assigned weapons, including the ability to accurately fire, clear malfunctions, disassemble and clean weapons.
• Operate and maintain police issued or assigned equipment.
• Observe and the ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently walks, stands or sits for long periods of time (including driving).
• Occasionally lifts and carries equipment.
• Must possess sufficient physical strength, endurance and flexibility to perform rescue operations or other law enforcement duties.
• May be exposed to dangerous and hazardous situations.
• Exposure to personal danger, including but not limited to: armed and/or dangerous persons/animals; persons and/or articles having contagious/communicable diseases; hazards associated with emergency driving, vehicular surveillance, traffic control and working in and around traffic; hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters, the use and operation of electrical equipment.
• Exposure to personal danger, including but not limited to: armed and/or dangerous persons/animals; persons and/or articles having contagious/communicable diseases; hazards associated with emergency driving, vehicular surveillance, traffic control and working in and around traffic; hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters, the use and operation of electrical equipment.

Qualifying Education And Experience (Minimum Requirements)

• Certified through the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) or an equivalent academy to the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC).
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation including financial investigation, polygraph and/or truth verification examination, psychological and medical evaluations.
• Washington State Peace Officer Certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Employed as a full-time law enforcement officer with a municipal, county, tribal or state law enforcement agency for at least 24 months continuously, within the last 36 months.
• 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.
• Current Washington State driver's License and good driving record.
• Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States of America.
• Twenty-one (21) years of age at time of hire.