Entry Level Police Officer

Lake Stevens Police Department; Lake Stevens (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education pay

Longevity pay

Specialty Pay

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Uniforms and Clothing

Scheduling

Training and Professional Development

Other Pay/Compensation

Job summary

Lake Stevens Police Department in Lake Stevens, WA is seeking police officers to provide a wide range of public safety services. The role includes responding to calls, enforcing laws, investigating matters, and engaging with the community to solve problems.

The department offers education pay, longevity pay, specialty pay, and a robust benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off. Officers will work a 12-hour rotating patrol schedule, receive uniforms and equipment, and

Qualifications

• Provide public safety services to the community.
• Respond to calls for service and assess needs following policy and best practices.
• Document cases and investigations thoroughly and coordinate with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to the public relating directly to public safety including assisting, answering questions, referrals, and problem solving.
• Respond to calls for service and take appropriate action following policy and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and take initial action in accidents, medical emergencies, or crimes in progress.
• Manage ongoing cases with documentation, timely reporting, and networking with officers and divisions.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and document statements.
• Enforce city ordinances, state RCWs, federal laws, and court decisions.
• Apprehend offenders, make arrests, and handle resistance.
• Develop knowledge of the community and its problem areas; exercise authority per oath of office.
• Patrol the city, detect crime, enforce traffic laws, and address hazards.
• Operate vehicles safely and use firearms/less-lethal tools as trained.
• Present prevention programs and public safety outreach; create written materials.
• Use computers to create accurate case files and reports.
• Provide assistance to other departments and agencies.
• Carry and maintain department-issued equipment.
• Participate in organizational duties and uphold department objectives.

Job description

Monthly: $7,838.76 - $9,895.18

Annually: $94,065.08 - $118,742.21

Plus:

Education pay:

• 3.00% Associate degree
• 5.00% Bachelor degree
• 6.00% Master's degree

Longevity pay:

• 2.00% 5 Years of service
• 4.00% 10 Years of service
• 5.00% 15 Years of service
• 7.00% 20 years of service
• 9.00% 30 years of service

Specialty Pay:

• 3.50% Detective/Investigations Sergeant
• 3.50% School Resource Officer
• 3.50% Traffic
• 3.50% K9 Handler
• 3.50% SWAT
• 3.50% Integrated Arrest Tactics Training Lead
• 3.50% Firearms Training Lead
• 3.50% EVOC Training Lead
• 3.50% Support Services Sergeant
• 4.00% Field Training Officer (during period of assignment)
• 4.00% Corporal
• 5.00% Out of Class pay

Paid Time Off:

• 96-200 hours of paid vacation per year
• 130 or 156 hours of paid leave per year in lieu of holidays (based on scheduled work hours (e.g., "a day for a day") andassignment (non-patrol/patrol))
• 96 hours of paid sick leave per year
• Front-loaded sick leave bank of 80 hours upon hire
• Unused sick leave cash-out (prorated) into HRA
• Paid bereavement leave

Health Insurance:

• The City pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees
• The City pays 90% of medical and dental insurance premiums
• The City pays 100% of vision insurance premiums for dependents
• Multiple plans from which to choose
• High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Health Reimbursement Account/VEBA employer contribution available
• City-paid life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment policy

Retirement Plans:

• Deferred Compensation Plans (457)
• Washington State LEOFF II retirement system

Uniforms and Clothing:

• Uniforms and equipment are provided by the City
• Clothing allowance of $1,000 upon assignment to non-uniformed positions; $350 allowance per year thereafter
• City-paid uniform/clothing cleaning

Scheduling:

• Popular 12-hour rotating patrol schedule with 3-days-on/3-days-off

Training and Professional Development:

• Robust training program and professional development plans

Other Pay/Compensation:

• Overtime pay
• Callback pay
• Court appearances
• Off-duty/telecommuting response
• K9 care and maintenance
• Holiday hours cash-out
• Paid meal break
• Option of compensatory time off or overtime pay

Position Purpose:

Provide a wide range of police services to the public including but not limited to enforcing laws, protecting life and property, maintaining peace and order, providing public service, crime prevention, and investigating civil and criminal matters.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide service to the public relating directly to public safety including providing assistance, answering questions, making referrals to other services, and solving community problems
• Respond to calls for service and take appropriate action with the needs of the caller in mind, following established policy, procedures, and current professional practices
• Respond to emergency calls for service, such as accidents, medical emergencies, and crimes in progress. Takes appropriate initial action, following established law, policy, procedures, and current professional practices.
• Manage ongoing cases through thorough and appropriate documentation and follow-up investigations, timely and complete case reporting, and appropriate networking with other officers, supervisors, and divisions
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects and document their statements regarding criminal and civil matters
• Enforce City ordinances, State RCWs, Federal laws and court decisions
• Apprehend offenders, including making physical arrests and overcoming their resistance
• Develop a detailed knowledge of the community including people, businesses, geographical features, and current problem areas
• Exercise authority while enforcing city ordinances, state RCWs, federal laws and court decisions, in a way consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office
• Patrol the city using preventive and directed patrol, to detect and prevent crime, stop unlawful behavior, enforce traffic laws, and find conditions that are hazardous to the community
• Physically engage and restrain combative individuals
• Present programs relating to crime prevention, traffic and boating safety, and drug awareness or police operations that include public speaking, organizing meetings, and creating written material
• Use computers to create accurate, thorough, and complete cases, reports, logs, and other documentation that will be referred to the prosecutor or appropriate authorities
• Provide assistance to other city departments, public safety agencies and government agencies
• Carry and utilize various firearms and less-lethal launchers
• Shoot assigned weapon(s) with accuracy complying with state standards
• Operate assigned vehicle in a safe manner (i.e., car, motorcycle, bicycle, boat, etc.)

Organizational-Specific Duties and Expectations:

• Endorses, supports, and defends organizational objectives by complying with organizational rules, procedures, and values, suggesting improvements, and conveying a positive and professional image of the agency
• Creates a positive team environment through courtesy, respect, support, and cooperation
• Assists other Police Department work units, city departments, and outside agencies as necessary in a professional and respectful way
• Demonstrates initiative