Police Officer - Lateral

Summary

QualificationsJob Specific Skills and Knowledge:Ability to maintain self-discipline and credibility through honest and ethical behavior and must have strong skills and abilities in a wide variety of areas including communication, creative problem solving, community service, teamwork and leadership.Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws governing traffic, drug possession and use, and general behaviorUnderstanding of City landmarks and geography; understanding of general geography of neighboring cities/countiesBasic computer skills for report writingSafe and efficient driving skillsExcellent physical conditionExcellent analytical and investigative skills; attention to detailAbility to efficiently and effectively use firearmsAbility to operate various electronic devices including two-way radios, tasers, radar speed units, cameras, etc.Ability to physically subdue violent or fleeing criminalsAbility to remain calm, think clearly, and act quickly in emergency situationsAbility to use courage and discernment in dangerous situationsAbility to use tact and communicate effectively with the public and coworkersAbility to communicate and/or negotiate with dangerous, angry, and/or frightened individualsMental Activities:Interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skillsAbility to speak, understand, read, and write EnglishProblem analysis and decision making skillsAbility to exercise independent judgment and/or independent actionAbility to exercise discretion in sensitive or confidential mattersMentoring skillsPhysical Activities:Frequent standing, walking, stooping, repetitive motions of the feet, reaching, sitting, bending, kneeling, handling, feelingContinuous talking, hearing, fingering, repetitive motions of the hands and wrists, graspingOccasional running, fighting, wrestlingAbility to push, pull, lift, and carry at least 80 poundsAbility to drive various automobiles, off-road vehicles, bicyclesAbility to operate various weaponsSpecial RequirementsEducation and Experience:Must be at least 21 years of age. No maximum age limit.Must be a United States Citizen or authorized resident alienMust be able to complete a thorough background check which includes a psychological and medical examination, polygraph and pre-employment drug screeningHigh School diploma or EquivalentValid driver's licenseCompleted a state certified law enforcement academy. For Lateral officers that received accreditation outside WA state will be required to attend an 80-hour Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC)Received a final offer of employment, or be working as a full-time, commissioned law enforcement officer within the last 24 months.Maintained any mandated certification such as firearms qualification and first aid/CPRJob ID 2026-2 Category Full TIme Positions Status Open Salary 2026:1 Year: $2,963.582 Years: $8,203.644 Years: $8,702.556 Years: $8,693.06 Posted January 2, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

QualificationsJob Specific Skills and Knowledge:Ability to maintain self-discipline and credibility through honest and ethical behavior and must have strong skills and abilities in a wide variety of areas including communication, creative problem solving, community service, teamwork and leadership.Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws governing traffic, drug possession and use, and general behaviorUnderstanding of City landmarks and geography; understanding of general geography of neighboring cities/countiesBasic computer skills for report writingSafe and efficient driving skillsExcellent physical conditionExcellent analytical and investigative skills; attention to detailAbility to efficiently and effectively use firearmsAbility to operate various electronic devices including two-way radios, tasers, radar speed units, cameras, etc.Ability to physically subdue violent or fleeing criminalsAbility to remain calm, think clearly, and act quickly in emergency situationsAbility to use courage and discernment in dangerous situationsAbility to use tact and communicate effectively with the public and coworkersAbility to communicate and/or negotiate with dangerous, angry, and/or frightened individualsMental Activities:Interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skillsAbility to speak, understand, read, and write EnglishProblem analysis and decision making skillsAbility to exercise independent judgment and/or independent actionAbility to exercise discretion in sensitive or confidential mattersMentoring skillsPhysical Activities:Frequent standing, walking, stooping, repetitive motions of the feet, reaching, sitting, bending, kneeling, handling, feelingContinuous talking, hearing, fingering, repetitive motions of the hands and wrists, graspingOccasional running, fighting, wrestlingAbility to push, pull, lift, and carry at least 80 poundsAbility to drive various automobiles, off-road vehicles, bicyclesAbility to operate various weaponsSpecial RequirementsEducation and Experience:Must be at least 21 years of age. No maximum age limit.Must be a United States Citizen or authorized resident alienMust be able to complete a thorough background check which includes a psychological and medical examination, polygraph and pre-employment drug screeningHigh School diploma or EquivalentValid driver's licenseCompleted a state certified law enforcement academy. For Lateral officers that received accreditation outside WA state will be required to attend an 80-hour Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC)Received a final offer of employment, or be working as a full-time, commissioned law enforcement officer within the last 24 months.Maintained any mandated certification such as firearms qualification and first aid/CPRJob ID 2026-2 Category Full TIme Positions Status Open Salary 2026:1 Year: $2,963.582 Years: $8,203.644 Years: $8,702.556 Years: $8,693.06 Posted January 2, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled#J-18808-Ljbffr