Police Officer LATERAL (Experienced Officers)

About the role

The Seattle Police Department is seeking individuals committed to understanding and protecting the ethical, cultural, and ethnic values of the City of Seattle and its residents as Police Officers. As first responders, Police Officers are vital to public safety and under regular supervision, perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the City of Seattle Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Explains laws and police procedures to residents.
• Operates a patrol car.
• Patrols city streets, areas and businesses to deter criminal activity and promote public safety.
• Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; conducts initial investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work.
• Conducts search and seizure activities as appropriate.
• Collections and preserves crime scene and evidence.
• Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law.
• Reviews facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
• Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Renders aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Transports individuals in custody.
• Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings.

Requirements

• Be at least twenty and a half (20.5) years of age.
• Hold United States citizenship, OR have legal permanent residency in the U.S., OR be a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
• Attained a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency (GED).
• Two (2) years of post-academy experience as a certified law enforcement officer (municipal, county, state) with FULL law enforcement power and duties during the last 36 months.
• Your training and experience must have occurred in one of the 50 U.S. States.
• Applicants must meet all eligibility standards by the date of participation in the exam process.
• Minimum employment standards apply to all candidates for Police Officer.
• Drug Use Prior To The Exam: Have not used Marijuana within twelve (12) months prior to taking civil service exam, and Have not used cocaine or crack within the previous five (5) years, and Have not used club drugs, such as, but not limited to: Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MDMA (ecstasy) within the previous three (3) years, and Have not used any Hallucinogens, LSD, Mushrooms, or Psilocybin within the previous five (5) years, and Have not used PCP, Angel Dust, Wet or Phencyclidine within the previous five (5) years, and Have not used Opium, Morphine, or Heroin within the previous five (5) years, and Have not used Methamphetamine, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass, or Amphetamine within the previous five (5) years, and Have not inhaled aerosols, sometimes referred to as Huffing (paint) or Whippits (Nitrous Oxide) or used Khat within the previous three (3) years, and Have not used any illegal drug(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity, and Have not manufactured or cultivated illegal drug(s) for the purpose of the sales/marketing of the drug(s). Have not sold or facilitated the sale of illegal drugs.
• Has not sold or facilitated the sale of illegal drugs.

Qualifications

• Eligibility Standards: Be at least twenty and a half (20.5) years of age.
• Legal Status: Hold United States citizenship, OR have legal permanent residency in the U.S., OR be a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
• Education: Attained a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency (GED).
• Experience: Two (2) years of post-academy experience as a certified law enforcement officer (municipal, county, state) with FULL law enforcement power and duties during the last 36 months.
• Training: Your training and experience must have occurred in one of the 50 U.S. States.
• Eligibility: Applicants must meet all eligibility standards by the date of participation in the exam process.
• Minimum Employment Standards: Minimum employment standards apply to all candidates for Police Officer.
• Drug Use Prior To The Exam: Have not used Marijuana within twelve (12) months prior to taking civil service exam, and Have not used cocaine or crack within the previous five (5) years, and Have not used club drugs, such as, but not limited to: Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MDMA (ecstasy) within the previous three (3) years, and Have not used any Hallucinogens, LSD, Mushrooms, or Psilocybin within the previous five (5) years, and Have not used PCP, Angel Dust, Wet or Phencyclidine within the previous five (5) years, and Have not used Opium, Morphine, or Heroin within the previous five (5) years, and Have not used Methamphetamine, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass, or Amphetamine within the previous five (5) years, and Have not inhaled aerosols, sometimes referred to as Huffing (paint) or Whippits (Nitrous Oxide) or used Khat within the previous three (3) years, and Have not used any illegal drug(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity, and Have not manufactured or cultivated illegal drug(s) for the purpose of the sales/marketing of the drug(s). Have not sold or facilitated the sale of illegal drugs.
• Has not sold or facilitated the sale of illegal drugs.