Police Officer - Lateral

About the role

The Renton Police Department is seeking experienced police officers to join our team. Applicants must have at least 12 months of full-time, paid, commissioned police officer experience within the last 36 months, or have successfully completed a recognized law enforcement academy and been released due to budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and routine dispatched calls as directed.
• Patrol the city on an assigned shift in various modes of transportation.
• Administer emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons as required.
• Stop traffic violators, identify suspicious individuals, and take appropriate lawful action.
• Apprehend violators or offenders of the law, sometimes involving a substantial element of personal danger and lawful, reasonable use of physical force.
• Use de-escalation techniques to increase likelihood of compliance.
• Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, batons, handcuffs, pepper spray, Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) breath testing equipment and others according to established procedures.
• Enforce all applicable laws.
• Manage situations professionally with respect for the rights of others.
• Accountable for actions and dealing with violations of rules, policy, or procedures on an impartial basis.
• Maintain a high standard of physical fitness.
• Search for lost or wanted persons.
• Direct traffic when required.
• Determine when a lawful search or arrest can or should be attempted; determine when physical force should be used on an individual and the extent of such force as governed by state law or department policy.
• Develop knowledge about known offenders and correlate reported offenses; recover lost or stolen property; prepare affidavits and search warrants; interview witnesses and suspects; use informants and other investigative aids.
• Appear in court to present evidence and to testify against persons accused of crimes.
• Write police and other related reports.
• Provide assistance and direct citizens to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Participate in community engagement activities including attend community events and meetings, and conduct business checks.
• Participate in training programs as required.
• Remain current with legislation, court rulings, department policy, and relevant technological advancements as it relates to assignment.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Not less than 21 years of age at the time of examination.
• Lawful permanent resident or US citizen.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire.
• Pass stringent personal background investigation including: Polygraph examination, Psychological evaluation, Medical physical, including a drug-screening test, Driving record check.
• Must be able to qualify for the ACCESS Certification Police Officer – Lateral.

Qualifications

• Commitment to racial, social and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Knowledge of adult and juvenile judicial procedures and the criminal justice system and laws of arrest, search, and seizure.
• Techiques of investigation and interrogation.
• Criminal case preparation and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Maintain control in stressful and hazardous situations.
• Enforce all applicable laws with professionalism and respect.
• Determine level and scope of police response.
• Make rapid and accurate decisions under stressful conditions.
• Communicate effectively.
• Customer service focus.
• Positive interactions with all individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.
• Show initiative while performing job tasks.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals.
• Be receptive to the attitudes, feelings or circumstances of others and aware of influence of one’s own behavior on them.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Social awareness.
• Make difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of geography and street locations.
• Knowledge of department’s policies and procedures.

Skills

• Drive and perform field work.
• Work in dangerous or emergency circumstances requiring vigorous physical activity and exertion.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds on occasion.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, ability to navigate a variety of different terrains.
• Run, jog, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Bend, stretch, sit, and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

The City of Renton offers competitive benefits including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• VEBA Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Optional supplemental insurance