Lateral Police Officer
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MUST BE A CERTIFIED OFFICER TO APPLY*Qualified outofstate Lateral Police Officers eligible for hiring incentives $20000
*Qualified instate Lateral Police Officers eligible for hiring incentives $25000**Please read the educational and experience requirements on this posting. Ensure to include on your application: name(s) of basic law enforcement academy attended credits completed which State or Territory you have fulfilled your training and attach your Police Academy Certification.**
About Our Community:
The City of Tukwila is a unique and exciting city to live work and visit even though it is just under 10 square miles. With a population of only 22000 residents the city sees upwards of 150000 visitors and workers daily. The residential population is also host to individuals from all over the world with over 80 languages spoken by students of the Tukwila School District making it a truly unique community.
Tukwila is also home to the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest headquarters for major national and international corporations The Museum of Flight and a thriving hub of popular retail stores restaurants and other businesses.
About the Tukwila Police Department:
The Tukwila Police Department is a municipal police department with 77 commissioned officers and 24 noncommissioned support staff. We are fortunate to work in a supportive environment with supportive community members supportive elected officials and supportive police department command staff. Our officers come from all walks of life and experiences including lateral officers from all over the country. We genuinely support and care about our officers their mental health and general wellbeing. As such we provide our officers with a set schedule with the same weekdays off and every other Saturday off 490 hours of leave per year the ability to work out onduty and a supportive environment to help them grow throughout their careers. Their families are also valued and supported as part of our greater law enforcement family.
When it comes to technology we are one of the leading departments in the nation. Besides a brandnew police station that opened in 2020 complete with a massive gym quiet rooms patio with BBQ grills and a fullsize kitchen our officers enjoy having a takehome patrol vehicle. The officer and vehicles are equipped with barcode scanners Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) equipped dash cameras body worn cameras (BWC) headrest printers mobile fingerprint scanners and much more to make their jobs easier and more efficient. Our officers are all issued iPhones and tablets to complete their daytoday tasks.
OUR MISSION
As an involved part of the Tukwila community our mission is to provide public safety services that are professional compassionate and transparent. As individuals and teams we are committed to earning the publics trust with skills professionalism and collaboration.
OUR VISION
Our vision is that all Tukwila neighborhoods and communities feel protected and respected in their times of need.
WE VALUE
Serving the community so that all members of the public are safe secure and thriving. As community needs evolve so will police services.
Building positive strong teams within the department and with the community. When we invite a variety of perspectives and experiences we improve mutual respect and support.
Being accountable to the community and each other by working with determination thoroughness openness honesty and skill. When we can be transparent about challenges we can develop lasting solutions.
Growing in competency and empathy by constantly developing skills and relationships.
To learn more about our Police Department we encourage you to visit our website www.TukwilaPolice.
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF TUKWILA
- Competitivesalary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
- Excellentmedical dental and vision plans
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plan
- Deferred Compensationplan options.
- Paid holidays as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- VEBA taxfreehealth savings account)
- Employee Wellness Programin addition toEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
- **TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM**
Officers have opportunities to receive the following additional compensation and pay incentives- Education2 policerelated Associates degree; 4 Bachelors or higher degree)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- LongevityPay starting after 5 years of service
- Overtimeopportunities
- Specialty Assignmentpay ranging from 5 to 7
- Night shift differential 2
- Option to have Kelly Days and Holiday Bank paid out.
Selection and Civil Service Testing Guidelines:Civil Service Testing for certified and lateral entry consists of complete online application (including transcripts) a telephone interview written exam background investigation polygraph examination written/oral psychological exams and a medical exam. The testing is scheduled at your convenience. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to
How To Apply:
Fill out the application online completely. Please include a resume and memo to the Chief of Police on why you want to work for the Tukwila Police Department. Please note that we do not accept incomplete applications attached resumes are not accepted as an online application.
Veterans Preference Points:City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying veterans points. Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim these points.
The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you are currently a law enforcement officer but do not meet the time inservice requirements of a Certified Entry Level Police Officer you may qualify to test as an Exceptional Entry candidate. Exceptional Entry candidates should apply as an Entry Level Police Officer.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs investigative tasks evaluates cases for leads and investigation direction; collects and preserves evidence; interrogates suspects and questions witnesses.
- Enforces traffic and parking regulations; directs traffic; makes detailed investigations and reports of traffic accidents.
- Determines when lawful search seizure and arrest should be attempted; such actions may include a foot chase and/or vehicle pursuit when necessary.
- Performs a variety of judicial assistance activities; including testifying in court and related activities required to enforce municipal and other laws and ordinances.
- Assists in departmental administrative and supervisory activities as assigned including performing public relation assignments.
- Operates firearms in compliance with department rules.
- Cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles.
- Patrols designated area of city in police vehicle on assigned shift; foot patrol of districts s assigned.
- Completes special details as assigned by the Sergeant and prepares reports and documents to maintain a record of activities.
- Writes reports maintains daily logs and other related reports.
- Serves warrants; makes arrests and transports prisoners to jail.
- Responds to and investigates citizens complaints and provides service to citizens.
- Represents department by speaking at public meetings on special topics of interest or on law enforcement in general.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry)
- Methods principles and practices of law enforcement and crime prevention;
- The laws governing arrest custody of prisoners search and seizure and rules of evidence.
SKILLS (position requirements at entry)
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations in accordance with departmental rules and regulations
- Ability to safely operate police vehicles
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with court officials business persons public organization representatives attorneys other law enforcement personnel and the general public; and
- Ability to meet the special requirements listed below
Education Experience and Other Requirements
MUST BE A CERTIFIED OFFICER TO APPLY
TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry):- High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a recognized police training academy or equivalent courses necessary to allow certification with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC); AND
- Must have been employed as a commissioned law enforcement officer on a fulltime basis with a municipal county State or WSCJTC approved federal agency for a period of time exceeding 24 of the last 36 months (post academy experience) at time of application. AND
- Lateral Entry applicants must have successfully completed a field training program (FTO or PTO) and be nonprobationary officers.
To learn more about Basic Equivalency Academy WAC(b) please click on: Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
**Please note: Reserve Officers Auxiliary Officers Special Police Officers Correction Officers and Military Police (MP) Officers do not qualify for lateral entry. Tribal officers who are not currently certified by the WSCJTC do not qualify for lateral entry. **
Special Requirements
(A) Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment;
(B) Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire a valid Washington State drivers license without a record of suspension or revocation in any state;
(C) Must be a citizen of the United States of America or lawful Permanent Resident who can read and write the English language.
Preferred Qualifications:Completion of National Incident Management System (ICS) 100/200 and (NIMS) 700/800 courses. Candidates that have not completed these courses prior to hire will be required to complete them within 1 year of their hire date.
Veterans Preference Points:
The City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying veterans points. Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim these points.
Physical Activity/Requirements:- Ability to accurately department firearms;
- Ability to walk run stoop and bend;
- Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition
- Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test
Other Requirements: Automatic Disqualification barring employment in the City of Tukwila Police Department:
- Any adult felony conviction on current criminal record at time of application;
- Any juvenile felony conviction within the past five years;
- Conviction of any crime of violence including domestic violence;
- Commission of any sexual offense within the past 10 years;
- Any conviction of a felony crime at any time while employed in any capacity with Law Enforcement Agency (including volunteer intern Explorer and reserve positions);
- Any theft of property or money within the last five years;
- Any conviction for a sex related crime;
- Ever having to register as a sex offender regardless of conviction status;
- Any conviction for solicitation of prostitution;
- Any misdemeanor convictions for crimes not specifically stated above will be reviewed on a casebycase basis.
- Lateral applicants who were terminated resigned in lieu of termination or would not otherwise be considered for rehire by their former department or agency are not eligible for a lateral position.
Drug Use:
- As an adult convicted of any felony drug crime;
- Have used mushrooms within the last one year;
- : excessive use within the past 12 months. use will be reviewed on a casebycase basis.
- Used hallucinogens (including GHB and ecstasy; excludes mushrooms) methamphetamine or opiates within the last 10 years;
- Usage of any other illegal drug including steroids and prescription abuse will be reviewed on a casebycase basis;
- Have illegally used 4 or more different controlled substances including in the last 10 years;
- Have at any time manufactured transported or cultivated illegal (including for the purpose of sale or distribution;
- Have used any illegal while employed in a criminal justice capacity;
- Have ever obtained or used a prescription drug under false pretenses;
- Have ever at any time injected amphetamines methamphetamine barbiturates or valium;
- Have ever illegally used a drug after submitting an application to any Law Enforcement Agency;
- Have ever sold or distributed illegal including ;
- Any more than two drug convictions for any of the narcotics listed above.
Traffic Record:
- Any criminal traffic conviction within the past 5 years. Violation examples include but are not limited to: driving under the influence (DUI) reckless driving negligent driving or hit and run driving;
- Suspension or revocation of your drivers license (for any traffic violation) within five years of the date of the employment application;
- Any more than two criminal convictions for traffic related offenses.
Financial Record:
- Any willful failure to pay income tax or court ordered child support is disqualifying;
- A credit check will be conducted regarding your financial history.
Military Record:
- Must have been discharged from the Military under honorable conditions.
- Any discharge other than honorable will be evaluated on a casebycase basis.
Potential Disqualification:
- Any applicant who maintains an ongoing relationship with individuals who are criminals and/or who are reputed to be involved in recent or current criminal activity;
- An applicants criminal record including all arrests prosecutions deferred prosecutions Alford pleases and nonconviction information will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification;
- Commission of any crime (nonconviction).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
