Experienced Police Officer — Community Safety Advocate

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

Job summary

Mount Vernon Police Department seeks experienced police officers who are passionate about community service and ready for a new opportunity to serve Mount Vernon. Detailed responsibilities include patrolling, traffic enforcement, investigations, court appearances, and collaboration with departments.

Qualified applicants must be at least 21, hold a HS diploma or GED, have college credits, be a U.S. citizen or eligible for DACA/LPR, and obtain a Washington driver license before probation ends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 90 quarter hours (60 semester) at an accredited college or university.
• Military veterans with a minimum of 60 credits on their JST accepted in lieu of college.
• U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident or DACA recipient.
• Out of state applicants must obtain a WA Driver License before end of probation.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area of the City in a police patrol vehicle and/or on foot to deter and discover crime; conducts on-the-scene investigations; aids persons in trouble; and renders public services as needed.
• Enforces traffic and parking ordinances; operates radar; checks vehicle IDs against stolen lists; provides traffic control.
• Issues citations; serves warrants; arrests suspects; completes reports of arrests, evidence and witnesses.
• Responds to possible crime scenes; interviews victims/witnesses; gathers evidence; arrests suspects for probable cause; completes reports.
• Reports to automobile accident scenes; administers first aid; draws accident diagrams; completes Accident Report; issues citations or arrests as warranted.
• Investigates and assists drivers/pedestrians in distress; directs to proper authorities.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

90 quarter hours (60 semester) of college

Veterans with 60 JST credits in lieu of college

U.S. Citizen / DACA recipient / LPR

WA Driver License before end of probation

Job description

Mount Vernon Police Department seeks experienced police officers who are passionate about community service and ready for a new opportunity to serve Mount Vernon. Detailed responsibilities include patrolling, traffic enforcement, investigations, court appearances, and collaboration with departments.

Qualified applicants must be at least 21, hold a HS diploma or GED, have college credits, be a U.S. citizen or eligible for DACA/LPR, and obtain a Washington driver license before probation ends.