Police Officer - Lateral - Washington State Academy Certified - Immediate Openings
Job Summary
The Des Moines Police Department is seeking experienced law enforcement officers for immediate openings. Applicants should be pro-active, community-minded, and ready to make a difference.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Possession of valid Washington State Driver's License
- At least 20.5 years of age at the time of application
- Must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident who can read and write English
- Must successfully pass all background screenings, including drug history, driving record, credit history, criminal record, work history, reference check, and Chief's interview
- Must hold current and valid certification from a state with reciprocity with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC)
- Must be a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer in good standing with at least 12 consecutive months of such experience working for a law enforcement agency
Additional Requirements
- Must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application
- Must possess valid Washington State Driver's License by the time of appointment
- Must hold current and valid certification from a state with reciprocity with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC)
- Must be a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer in good standing with at least 12 consecutive months of such experience working for a law enforcement agency
- Any lapse of employment as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer shall not exceed the previous 24 months, calculated from the date of appointment with the City of Des Moines
Hiring Incentive
- $25,000 paid in three installments
- 40 hours of vacation upon hire
- 40 hours of sick leave upon hire
About the Des Moines Police Department
The mission of the Department is to provide quality, professional law enforcement services. The Department believes that the cornerstone of the community is making its citizens feel safe from crime and the fear of crime. This effectively improves the quality of life in our city and allows the community to prosper and grow. In joining the Department, new officers make the Department's mission their own and are expected to carry out these responsibilities diligently and courteously, taking pride in themselves and the services they provide.
The Department has two divisions: Support Services and Operations. Dispatch and jail support are contracted through regional service providers. The Community Oriented Policing concept has been adopted and is vigorously applied to day-to-day operations.
Premium Pay and Benefits
- Educational incentive pay: 2.5% for AA/AS/AT, 4% for BA/BS, 5% for MA/MS/MPA
- Specialty Pay premiums such as Field Training Officer, SWAT, Drug Recognition Expert, Collision Technician, K9, Valley Independent Investigative Team (VITT), etc.
- Previous years of aggregate service as a commissioned law enforcement officer may be considered for initial placement on the DMPD wage scale
- Longevity premiums after five (5) years of service at DMPD
- Bilingual pay
- Patrol schedule consists of 12-hour shifts working 3 days on, 3 days off, on a rotating basis
- Bank of 104 hours of holiday leave received each January
- Up to 80 hours of holiday time may be cashed out each December
- 110 hours of Kelly Time off per year
- 96 hours of paid vacation leave per year, progressing up to 192 hours per year
- The City offers two medical plan options: LEOFF Trust Plan F (Premera) and Kaiser Permanente
- Employer paid dental and orthodontia
- Employer funded-HRA-VEBA account
- The City participates in the Washington State LEOFF retirement system. In addition, the City contributes 6.52% of wages to a 401(a) Social Security replacement plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Des Moines is an Equal Opportunity Employer