Police Officer - Entry Level Job at City of Redmond, WA in Redmond

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Overview

The City of Redmond seeks to hire an Entry Level Police Officer. The role involves joining a professional and healthy work environment with dedicated training resources, equipment, and career opportunities. The Patrol Division offers a balanced mix of calls for service and case follow-up, contributing to a well-rounded officer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

Please view the complete Police Officer classification description for details about knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, physical requirements, automatic and discretionary disqualifiers.

Qualifications

Entry-level Police Officer Requirements:

• Pass the physical ability test administered by Public Safety Testing (PST)
• Score a 70% or better on the Law Enforcement Officer written exam administered by PST
• Initial screening based on written test results and Personal History Statement (PHS) (Pass/Fail)

Education And Experience

Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate

Licenses And Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain state certification from the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission or other accredited certifying agency within fifteen (15) months of appointment
• Meet required physical and medical standards and all civil service requirements
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license at hire; out-of-state hires must have a valid driver’s license and obtain a Washington license within required timelines
• Be at least 21 years of age when the eligibility list is certified
• United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident
• Successfully pass Redmond Police Department background investigation including Chief's interview, polygraph, psychological, extensive on-site background investigation, drug screening, and medical exam

Selection Process

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications and complete PST requirements (Applicant Profile, Personal History Statement, and Physical Ability Testing) will be notified of application status.

Disqualifiers

Automatic Disqualifiers

• Felony conviction or pled nolo contendere to a felony; or incarceration for any crime
• Narcotics or dangerous drugs sales
• All illegal drug use scrutinized case-by-case
• Pattern of abusing prescription medication
• Dishonorable discharge from U.S. armed forces
• Multiple moving violations or serious driving offenses within specified windows
• Previous employment as a law enforcement agent with subsequent violations
• Serious violations of laws
• Lying or falsifying information in the hiring process
• Domestic violence conviction
• Unlawful sexual misconduct

Discretionary Disqualifiers

• Alcohol or substance misuse/abuse
• Excessive traffic violations
• Felony conduct
• Unwillingness to honor fiscal contracts or debts
• Any conduct jeopardizing public trust in the law enforcement profession
• Inability to perform essential functions

Benefits

• 4/10 shifts with rotating weekends every 6-7 weeks, and overtime eligibility
• 3 hours of duty time per week for physical fitness training
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• City-provided life insurance
• Retirement medical through Teamsters Welfare Trust; participation in LEOFF
• Deferred compensation plan
• MEBT with City match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Section 125 medical spending account
• Relocation/moving expense reimbursement for eligible moves
• Working Out of Class Pay
• GI Bill Certified Agency
• Specialty Assignments and Collateral Duties incentives
• Additional compensation opportunities

Compensation

For salary information, refer to the Current Compensation for Entry Officers

Veteran's Preference

Veteran's preference requests require the appropriate form at the time of the oral interview and a copy of the DD214.

Reapplication

Applicants who fail one phase of testing may reapply after six months; those who fail a background component may reapply after eighteen months from the date removed from the eligibility list.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries: Government Administration

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