Police Officer - Lateral Entry
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$ 91826 - 111614
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Job Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Are you a dedicated and experienced law enforcement professional seeking a fresh and exciting career opportunity The Gig Harbor Police Department is excited to announce that we are expanding force. Were seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to serve the community maintain safety and build trust. Come join an exceptional team that takes pride in delivering the Best Possible Service to our community.
Application and Testing Process
Under the direct supervision of a Police Lieutenant and Sergeant with general supervision by the Chief of Police the employees behavior is governed by policies and procedures of the Police Department; local state and federal laws; and court decisions.
This is a responsible human relations and skilled position in public safety. The employee in this position is responsible for the protection of the publics safety the prevention of crime and the enforcement of local state and federal laws.
The employee exercises considerable discretion in regulating daily activity and use of enforcement powers.
Work includes patrolling the community by vehicle and on foot. Bicycle and marine patrol duties are assigned upon qualification. The employee responds to calls for service which include reports of criminal activity traffic safety crime prevention and general public safety problems.
The employee conducts preliminary and continued investigations for reported crimes and traffic accidents. This responsibility includes crime scene processing interviewing witnesses and victims and enforcing specific violations of the law.
The employee performs several assignments to prevent crime and traffic accidents. These assignments are educational and inspectional: presentations on prevention techniques; conducting security surveys; security checks on home and businesses; inspection of business practices and policies; and inspection of building construction for compliance with the security ordinance.
Performance is monitored daily by the Police Sergeant Lieutenant or Chief of Police for compliance with policies and laws. However the employee usually performs with minimum supervision.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
- Patrols the community in a vehicle on foot or bicycle and/or boat when assigned to deter and detect criminal activity.
- Emphasis on customer service approach to work collaboratively with community partners to improve safety and reduce crime.
- Responds to calls for service: administers first aid to injured persons documents allegations of a crime; protects persons and property; and advises on preventative practices.
- Performs preliminary and continued investigations (traffic and criminal): searches for and collects physical evidence; and interviews witnesses and victims.
- Enforces traffic laws by monitoring traffic movement visually and with radar contracts violators and issues traffic citations.
- Conducts Security Surveys for businesses.
- Inspects new construction for compliance with Security Ordinance.
- Recovers and returns stolen property.
- Testifies in court.
- Writes reports on alleged crimes traffic accidents and arrests.
- Performs crisis intervention in sensitive and dynamic situations; explains content of law to persons involved in a dispute describing the process of filing a formal complaint the extent of law enforcement powers and the responsibility of citizens to follow prescribed legal procedures provides referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Attends meetings seminars and other training classes to maintain current uptodate knowledge of criminal and civil laws as well as technical skills in order to remain proficient in the performance of duty; maintains awareness of newlyenacted laws and recent court decisions and their effects on police duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of:- Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices of delivering police service.
- Thorough knowledge of local state and federal laws.
- Thorough knowledge of department policies procedures regulations and directives.
- Considerable knowledge of court decisions relating to police powers.
- Good knowledge of human relation techniques.
- Basic first aid and CPR procedures.
Ability to:- Write comprehensive and detailed crime reports accident reports and administrative reports.
- Effectively communicate orally.
- Relate to the community superiors city officials and other city employees.
- Effectively and safely use a firearm and operate a motor vehicle.
- Physically apprehend suspects/persons.
- Maintain fitness for duty.
- Perform the essential duties of the job.
- Maintain reliable and dependable attendance.
- The employee primarily drives a vehicle walks or rides a bicycle when assigned.
- There is considerable walking bending stooping reaching and at times running.
- Since the employee takes physical custody of persons there is a certain amount of physical contact and confrontation. Employee may be vulnerable to personal injury in some cases.
- The work sometimes requires above average physical agility and conditioning.
- The employee is exposed to all weather conditions and other outside environmental conditions.
- May be exposed to hazards such as chemicals temperature extremes occasional driving at high speeds bloodborne and communicable diseases.
- May encounter hostile disoriented or violent individuals and may be subject to verbal and/or physical attack or from such individuals or may have gunfire directed at them.
- The employee rotates in a 24hour shift schedule and may be required to work overtime and on holidays as department need arises.
- Subpoenaed appearances in court to testify in the prosecution of individuals charged with misdemeanor or felony charges is a regular and ongoing occurrence and may occur on a day off or before/after a regularly scheduled shift.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 21 years of age at time of application
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- US citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Ability to read write and speak English fluently
- Valid Washington State driver license (or ability to obtain prior to hire) with a history of safe driving and maintenance throughout the duration of appointment
- Score a minimum of 70 on Oral Board interview
- Successfully pass background investigation emotional intelligence screening polygraph psychological and medical examination.
- Successful completion of a State accredited law enforcement academy; AND
- Previous employment as a Commissioned Police Officer on a fulltime basis by a law enforcement agency exceeding a consecutive 12month period; AND
- Shall not have had a lapse in employment as a law enforcement officer for a period exceeding the previous twelve months calculated from the day of appointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This position is considered essential for public safety.
- This position is represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 117.
As a part of the hiring process the City of Gig Harbor will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies which includes fingerprinting. Please review this list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet the hiring standard for this position.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please contact Human Resources at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
