Certified Entry Level Police Officer

Certified Entry Level Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time Tukwila, WA Tukwila Police Department Salary:

$101,064.00 - $123,192.00

Annually Position Summary:

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 public's trust with skills, professionalism and collaboration.

Essential Functions:

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 as 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

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent; Completion of a recognized police training academy or equivalent courses necessary to allow certification with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC). Must be twenty-one (21) years or older at time of employment. Must have been employed as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer and successfully completed a recognized police training academy or equivalent training and experience necessary to become certified through WSCJTC as a law enforcement officer. Must possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Washington State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state. Must read and write the English language. Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed Must be able to pass a medical exam.

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