Police Officer - Lateral

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

• Education and Experience for Lateral Police Officers:
  • Must have high school diploma or GED certificate and:
  • Be employed as a full-time, sworn, law enforcement officer for a minimum of 24 months within the last five years.
• 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.
  • Must meet required 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.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have completed Public Safety Testing’s Personal History Questionnaire requirements 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 statue.
  • 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

• The City of Redmond offers an excellent benefits package including:
• 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* (Detectives, Traffic, Pro-Act, Recruiting, Training, Outreach, K-9 and School Resource Officer)
• 4% Collateral Duties*

Pay

Salary information go to Lateral Police Officer Compensation.

Interview

Interview Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be invited to participate in the testing process which includes an oral interview, which requires a passing score of 70%. This is a continuous recruitment, and applications will be screened as openings occur.

Application

A City of Redmond application, veteran's preference form and college education statement must be completed. Those requesting "veteran's preference" must complete the appropriate form at the time of the oral interview and provide a copy of their DD214.

Background Investigation

Polygraph, psychological, extensive on-site background investigation, drug screening and medical exam will also be required of selected candidates being considered for hire.

Contact Information

Please visit Connect2MyBenefits to learn about benefits at the City of Redmond