Experienced Police Officer $40k Sign-On, Career Growth

Federal Way Police Department; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $40,000

Career development pay incentives

Vacation: up to 100 hours

Sick leave: up to 100 hours

Veteran’s preference eligibility

Job summary

The Federal Way Police Department seeks experienced police officers. Candidates must meet disciplined standards, complete a basic academy, and have at least one year of continuous law enforcement service. Applicants should be U.S.

citizens or permanent residents, 21+, with a WA driver’s license and clean driving record. Veteran’s preference applies; a signing bonus of $40,000 is paid in installments with eligibility for career development incentives.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required.
• Successful completion of a basic police academy.
• Minimum of one year of continuous law enforcement employment at a municipal, county or state agency as a police officer on patrol.
• No more than 18 months break in service or a former FWPD officer with <=5 years break and written approval by the appointing authority.
• Citizen of the United States or lawful permanent resident; age 21+; valid WA driver's license and good driving record.
• CJTC Police Officer Academy certificate or equivalent basic law enforcement academy certificate.
• Background investigation, psychological and medical evaluations; FBI record check and polygraph.
• Felony conviction disqualifies.
• Bilingual capability and specialized training highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state statutes and local ordinances; apprehend suspects; respond to disturbances, services and accidents.
• Patrol and conduct surveillance; complete verbal and written reports and documentation.
• Operate a vehicle during routine and emergency situations; communicate with the public in various situations.
• Maintain skills proficiency and receive ongoing training; work independently following instructions.
• Develop a community-oriented public safety approach in partnership with citizens and City programs.

Skills

bilingual capability

Education

High school graduation

Basic police academy completion

College coursework in law enforcement (desirable)

Job description

The Federal Way Police Department seeks experienced police officers. Candidates must meet disciplined standards, complete a basic academy, and have at least one year of continuous law enforcement service. Applicants should be U.S.

citizens or permanent residents, 21+, with a WA driver’s license and clean driving record. Veteran’s preference applies; a signing bonus of $40,000 is paid in installments with eligibility for career development incentives.