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Form of workSalary: $7,150.00 - $9,506.00 Monthly
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2024 -LATERAL
Department: Police
Opening Date: 01/01/2024
JOB SUMMARY
THIS JOB LISTING IS FOR LATERAL (experienced) POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS ONLY.
QUALIFIED LATERAL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE ORAL BOARD ASAP.
Under the direction of a Police Sergeant, perform general duty police work involving resolution of citizen and public safety concerns; the protection of life and property; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; the prevention and investigation of crimes; and maintenance of order.
The incumbent in this position: will help create and nurture a community-oriented public safety department as envisioned by the City Council and set forth in the department vision and values statement; will respond positively to citizen concerns, encourage citizen involvement and the development of creative approaches to public safety; will participate in the coordination of Police Department efforts to impact perceived and actual crime problems; and will provide feedback to the department on community concerns and initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Respond to emergency and routine calls for service.
Perform computer inquiries from the patrol vehicle and stationary terminals.
Serve and enforce civil process issued by the courts to include restraining orders, orders for protection, no contact orders, anti-harassment orders and subpoenas; serve arrest and search warrants.
Provide the public with general information on laws and ordinances; explain process of filing a formal complaint; direct citizens to appropriate authorities as necessary, reassure the public regarding concerns with safety.
Attend meetings, seminars and other training classes to maintain current knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills to remain proficient in the performance of duty; may train other employees.
Document incidents and actions by writing case reports and field interview cards; maintain daily logs and prepare other related reports.
Patrol designated area of city in police vehicle, on foot patrol, bicycle patrol and/or other conveyances on an assigned shift; patrol business and residential districts to provide an element of safety by obvious visibility; look for crimes or potential crimes or hazardous situations in progress.
Act as primary investigator of all crimes occurring within assigned areas during duty hours; make on scene arrests when warranted; protect crime scenes in situations warranting additional investigation; use varying and justifiable degrees of physical force to overcome resisting suspects and to protect self and others from injury.
Pursue fleeing suspects on foot and in vehicles; perform rescue and pursuit operations.
Investigate and/or handle complaints involving family disputes, juvenile disputes, mentally disabled persons.
Provide first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.
Take immediate action to remedy hazards and protect life and property.
Stop traffic violators and take appropriate remedial action; identify suspicious individuals and question their activities.
Apprehend violators or offenders of the law; in situations where lawful arrests are resisted, the officer must be prepared and able at times through training, judgment and high levels of physical exertion to use justifiable levels of force to overcome the resistance and protect citizens, themselves, and fellow officers.
Tactfully diffuse any verbal abuse which may occur in the course of performing work assignments. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of suspects and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
Testify in court hearings.
Search for lost or wanted persons over varying terrain and conditions for extended periods of time.
Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons.
Determine when a lawful search or arrest can or should be attempted; determine when and to what extent physical force should be used, as governed by law and department regulations.
Investigate traffic accidents in various weather and traffic conditions; physically direct traffic; place temporary traffic control devices such as portable stop signs, barricades and other forms of directional signing as needed.
Read, review, interpret, serve and enforce various court orders.
Develop knowledge about known offenders and businesses possibly involved in or promoting criminal activity; correlate records of such criminal activity.
Recover lost or stolen property; lift and move commonly recovered items such as bicycles, televisions, stereo components, tools, automotive wheels and parts, and small safes without destroying or damaging items.
Assist in administrative duties such as coordinating multi-department response to persistent criminal activity, planning police/community relations events, and training, leading or coordinating non-sworn work units such as Parking Enforcement.
Attend neighborhood meetings and interact with community members to solve neighborhood problems, improve community and police relations and build public trust.
Prepare affidavits for search warrants; interview witnesses and suspects. Develop and use informants and other investigative aids; appear in court to present evidence and to testify against persons accused of crimes.
Provide assistance and referrals for domestic violence cases, indigent persons and stranded individuals.
Prepare material to present at training sessions for Police Officers or others, including schools, businesses, private citizen groups, etc.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Hiring Process Summary
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
City ordinances and applicable state and federal laws and WAC rules.
Department policy and procedure.
Modern police methods and procedures.
Criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological and physical needs of criminals/inmates.
Geography and street locations.
Laws of arrest, search and seizure including legal ramifications of action taken.
Principles of crime and accident investigation.
Basic techniques of crime prevention and criminal investigation.
Identification and preservation of evidence.
First aid principles and application.
Organization and planning.
ABILITY TO:
Use and care for firearms.
Operate police vehicle and other police equipment.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze dangerous situations rapidly and accurately.
Maintain control in stressful, hostile and hazardous conditions.
Enforce all applicable laws.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively in English with co workers, superiors and the general public, both orally and in writing.
Interact effectively with individuals, groups and organizations representing a wide diversity of ethnicities, cultures, opinions and beliefs.
Cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
Demonstrate the knowledge of and adherence to a high standard of personal and professional ethics.
Effectively deal with violations of rules, policies, and procedures on an impartial basis.
Maintain standards of physical fitness.
Recognize when the application of deadly force is appropriate under state law and department policy.
Employ deadly force in order to protect human life.
Operate a motor vehicle, computers/keyboards, B.A.C. verifier machines, telephones, police radios, mobile data terminals, tape recorders, firearms, batons, handcuffs and other police related equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions and possible verbal abuse; employees may be assigned to work evening and weekend hours, and are subject to call out. The performance of police duties requires above average physical endurance in running, climbing and lifting, as well as good balance, hearing and vision. Incumbents in this classification may be exposed to gunfire, toxic chemicals, traffic hazards, occasional driving at high speeds, communicable diseases and physical abuse from hostile or disoriented individuals.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
for
LAKEWOOD POLICE INDEPENDENT GUILD MEMBERS
This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to the Lakewood Police Independent Guild collective bargaining agreement, City policies and plan booklets for details.
SALARY INCREASES
Step increases are granted upon completion of 12 months of actual service until the maximum of the salary range is reached. A maximum of 10% of professional development pay is available to qualifying employees.
HOLIDAYS
Employees accrue and take holidays on a basis equivalent to the employee's regularly assigned shift hours. The following are recognized holidays:
New Year's Day
M.L. King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
the day after Thanksgiving
Christmas day
Employees regularly scheduled to work 5 8-hour days will accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date.
ANNUAL LEAVE (PTO - PAID TIME OFF)
Annual leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences and is intended to encompass both vacation and medical leave. Annual leave is not available during the first 60 days of employment except for illness. Leave may be accumulated for succeeding years with a maximum accrual of 1400 hours; however, at the end of the calendar year, the amount carried forward into the new year shall not exceed 1200 hours.
Accrual Rate:
During the 1st year 216 hours of leave per year
After the 1st thru 4th year 240 hours of leave per year
After the 4th thru 9th year 264 hours of leave per year
After the 9th thru 14th year 288 hours of leave per year
After the 14th thru 20th year 312 hours of leave per year
After the 20th year 336 hours of leave per year
SHARED LEAVE
If an employee exhausts all paid leave, they may be eligible to receive donated leave to cover an unpaid absence caused by illness or injury.
MILITARY LEAVE
Employees who are members of any federal military reserve unit or the Washington National Guard will receive up to twenty-one working days of paid leave during each year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, while engaged in active training duty or active duty.
The City will maintain continuity of health benefits to employees' families when employees are ordered to involuntary active military duty. Military differential pay is available during active military duty of more than 30 days and for no longer than 24 months.
JURY DUTY LEAVE
Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Employees and the City make contributions to the Washington Department of Retirement Systems' LEOFF Plan.
Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement p...
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2024 -LATERAL
Department: Police
Opening Date: 01/01/2024
JOB SUMMARY
THIS JOB LISTING IS FOR LATERAL (experienced) POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS ONLY.
QUALIFIED LATERAL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE ORAL BOARD ASAP.
Under the direction of a Police Sergeant, perform general duty police work involving resolution of citizen and public safety concerns; the protection of life and property; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; the prevention and investigation of crimes; and maintenance of order.
The incumbent in this position: will help create and nurture a community-oriented public safety department as envisioned by the City Council and set forth in the department vision and values statement; will respond positively to citizen concerns, encourage citizen involvement and the development of creative approaches to public safety; will participate in the coordination of Police Department efforts to impact perceived and actual crime problems; and will provide feedback to the department on community concerns and initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Respond to emergency and routine calls for service.
Perform computer inquiries from the patrol vehicle and stationary terminals.
Serve and enforce civil process issued by the courts to include restraining orders, orders for protection, no contact orders, anti-harassment orders and subpoenas; serve arrest and search warrants.
Provide the public with general information on laws and ordinances; explain process of filing a formal complaint; direct citizens to appropriate authorities as necessary, reassure the public regarding concerns with safety.
Attend meetings, seminars and other training classes to maintain current knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills to remain proficient in the performance of duty; may train other employees.
Document incidents and actions by writing case reports and field interview cards; maintain daily logs and prepare other related reports.
Patrol designated area of city in police vehicle, on foot patrol, bicycle patrol and/or other conveyances on an assigned shift; patrol business and residential districts to provide an element of safety by obvious visibility; look for crimes or potential crimes or hazardous situations in progress.
Act as primary investigator of all crimes occurring within assigned areas during duty hours; make on scene arrests when warranted; protect crime scenes in situations warranting additional investigation; use varying and justifiable degrees of physical force to overcome resisting suspects and to protect self and others from injury.
Pursue fleeing suspects on foot and in vehicles; perform rescue and pursuit operations.
Investigate and/or handle complaints involving family disputes, juvenile disputes, mentally disabled persons.
Provide first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.
Take immediate action to remedy hazards and protect life and property.
Stop traffic violators and take appropriate remedial action; identify suspicious individuals and question their activities.
Apprehend violators or offenders of the law; in situations where lawful arrests are resisted, the officer must be prepared and able at times through training, judgment and high levels of physical exertion to use justifiable levels of force to overcome the resistance and protect citizens, themselves, and fellow officers.
Tactfully diffuse any verbal abuse which may occur in the course of performing work assignments. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of suspects and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
Testify in court hearings.
Search for lost or wanted persons over varying terrain and conditions for extended periods of time.
Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons.
Determine when a lawful search or arrest can or should be attempted; determine when and to what extent physical force should be used, as governed by law and department regulations.
Investigate traffic accidents in various weather and traffic conditions; physically direct traffic; place temporary traffic control devices such as portable stop signs, barricades and other forms of directional signing as needed.
Read, review, interpret, serve and enforce various court orders.
Develop knowledge about known offenders and businesses possibly involved in or promoting criminal activity; correlate records of such criminal activity.
Recover lost or stolen property; lift and move commonly recovered items such as bicycles, televisions, stereo components, tools, automotive wheels and parts, and small safes without destroying or damaging items.
Assist in administrative duties such as coordinating multi-department response to persistent criminal activity, planning police/community relations events, and training, leading or coordinating non-sworn work units such as Parking Enforcement.
Attend neighborhood meetings and interact with community members to solve neighborhood problems, improve community and police relations and build public trust.
Prepare affidavits for search warrants; interview witnesses and suspects. Develop and use informants and other investigative aids; appear in court to present evidence and to testify against persons accused of crimes.
Provide assistance and referrals for domestic violence cases, indigent persons and stranded individuals.
Prepare material to present at training sessions for Police Officers or others, including schools, businesses, private citizen groups, etc.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduation or equivalent is required. College level coursework in law enforcement or a related field, bilingual capability and specialized law enforcement training are highly desirable.
- Graduation from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy or state approved equivalent AND work experience as a Police Officer within the last five years is required.
- If out-of-state Police Officer experience OR it has been a break in Washingron service for more than two years but less than five years, completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Equivalency Academy within 90 days of employment is required.
- If it has been more than five years since your employment as a Police Officer, you are ineligible to apply as a Lateral Police Officer (see Entry Police Officer).
- A valid Washington driver's license by hire date, and satisfactory results of a stringent personal background investigation are required.
Hiring Process Summary
- Online applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
- Testing will be conducted as needed to fill department vacancies.
- All qualified applicants will be invited to schedule an oral board interview on a first come, first served basis until all appointment times have been scheduled.
- Applicants who do not receive an interview appointment will continue to be invited to participate in any future oral board interviews until they are scheduled or until they request to be removed from consideration.
- There is a 70% minimum passing score on the oral board interview.
- Candidates who pass the oral board interview will be ranked on the eligibility list for a one year period, effective upon certification of the list by the Civil Service Commission.
- Candidates' ranking on the eligibility list may change as other names are added to the list from subsequent examination sessions.
- The highest scoring candidates will proceed to the Chief's or Chief's designee interview and thorough background investigations as openings occur.
- The Rule of Five shall be utilized for final selection(s).
- Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successfully passing a polygraph, psychological examination, and a physical examination which includes drug testing.
- The approximate length of time from background investigation to hire is three months.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
City ordinances and applicable state and federal laws and WAC rules.
Department policy and procedure.
Modern police methods and procedures.
Criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological and physical needs of criminals/inmates.
Geography and street locations.
Laws of arrest, search and seizure including legal ramifications of action taken.
Principles of crime and accident investigation.
Basic techniques of crime prevention and criminal investigation.
Identification and preservation of evidence.
First aid principles and application.
Organization and planning.
ABILITY TO:
Use and care for firearms.
Operate police vehicle and other police equipment.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze dangerous situations rapidly and accurately.
Maintain control in stressful, hostile and hazardous conditions.
Enforce all applicable laws.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively in English with co workers, superiors and the general public, both orally and in writing.
Interact effectively with individuals, groups and organizations representing a wide diversity of ethnicities, cultures, opinions and beliefs.
Cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
Demonstrate the knowledge of and adherence to a high standard of personal and professional ethics.
Effectively deal with violations of rules, policies, and procedures on an impartial basis.
Maintain standards of physical fitness.
Recognize when the application of deadly force is appropriate under state law and department policy.
Employ deadly force in order to protect human life.
Operate a motor vehicle, computers/keyboards, B.A.C. verifier machines, telephones, police radios, mobile data terminals, tape recorders, firearms, batons, handcuffs and other police related equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions and possible verbal abuse; employees may be assigned to work evening and weekend hours, and are subject to call out. The performance of police duties requires above average physical endurance in running, climbing and lifting, as well as good balance, hearing and vision. Incumbents in this classification may be exposed to gunfire, toxic chemicals, traffic hazards, occasional driving at high speeds, communicable diseases and physical abuse from hostile or disoriented individuals.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
for
LAKEWOOD POLICE INDEPENDENT GUILD MEMBERS
This is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to the Lakewood Police Independent Guild collective bargaining agreement, City policies and plan booklets for details.
SALARY INCREASES
Step increases are granted upon completion of 12 months of actual service until the maximum of the salary range is reached. A maximum of 10% of professional development pay is available to qualifying employees.
HOLIDAYS
Employees accrue and take holidays on a basis equivalent to the employee's regularly assigned shift hours. The following are recognized holidays:
New Year's Day
M.L. King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving
the day after Thanksgiving
Christmas day
Employees regularly scheduled to work 5 8-hour days will accrue one floating holiday on their anniversary date.
ANNUAL LEAVE (PTO - PAID TIME OFF)
Annual leave is a benefit granted to employees to continue normal compensation during approved absences and is intended to encompass both vacation and medical leave. Annual leave is not available during the first 60 days of employment except for illness. Leave may be accumulated for succeeding years with a maximum accrual of 1400 hours; however, at the end of the calendar year, the amount carried forward into the new year shall not exceed 1200 hours.
Accrual Rate:
During the 1st year 216 hours of leave per year
After the 1st thru 4th year 240 hours of leave per year
After the 4th thru 9th year 264 hours of leave per year
After the 9th thru 14th year 288 hours of leave per year
After the 14th thru 20th year 312 hours of leave per year
After the 20th year 336 hours of leave per year
SHARED LEAVE
If an employee exhausts all paid leave, they may be eligible to receive donated leave to cover an unpaid absence caused by illness or injury.
MILITARY LEAVE
Employees who are members of any federal military reserve unit or the Washington National Guard will receive up to twenty-one working days of paid leave during each year beginning October 1 and ending September 30, while engaged in active training duty or active duty.
The City will maintain continuity of health benefits to employees' families when employees are ordered to involuntary active military duty. Military differential pay is available during active military duty of more than 30 days and for no longer than 24 months.
JURY DUTY LEAVE
Employees will be paid their regular compensation while serving on jury duty provided they forfeit the juror's daily stipend to the City.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Employees and the City make contributions to the Washington Department of Retirement Systems' LEOFF Plan.
Under Social Security's Government Pension Offset, any Social Security spouse's or widow's or widower's benefits you may be entitled to will be reduced based on any pension you receive from the City's retirement p...
