Volunteer Opportunity: Police Officer Interview and Selection Committee

The City of Tacoma Police Department seeks volunteers to serve on the Police Officer Interview and Selection Committee (POISC). This is a non-paid, volunteer position.

About the role

This committee helps select new Tacoma Police officers by evaluating candidates through an oral board/interview process. Candidates must first pass a physical abilities test, written exam, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Interact with candidates to learn more about them and assess their suitability for the role of police officer.
• Participate in the selection process, consisting of interviewing up to five candidates each day.
• Ensure fairness and impartiality in the evaluation process.
• Respectfully evaluate candidates' responses from a law enforcement perspective.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to a binding confidentiality agreement.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be a resident of the City of Tacoma or work within its limits.
• Satisfactorily pass a department/agency background check.
• Affirm their availability and commitment to serve for at least one calendar year.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Participate in the oral board/interview process.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and willingness to sign a binding confidentiality agreement.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound and thoughtful decisions.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of ethics and integrity.

Skills

• Ability to make sound and thoughtful decisions.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of ethics and integrity.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

No pay is provided for this position.

Schedule

POISC members are expected to be available on weekdays between the hours of 0900-1130 or 1200-1430, on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. They are expected to serve one day per month in a rotation with other community members on the list. If available more often, they can sit on interviews more frequently.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

To apply, please complete the online application. Materials will be reviewed to ensure Tacoma residency. Successful candidates will be contacted by a representative from the hiring team and asked to complete a background check. For further information, visit our websites at www.tacoma.gov or https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/police/. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.