Police Officer: Certified

Spokane Police Department; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spokane Police Department is seeking candidates for general duty police work in Spokane, WA. The role involves enforcing laws, making arrests, operating emergency vehicles, and conducting investigations at crime scenes.

Applicants must complete the WA State BLEA, hold a valid driver’s license, be 20 at application and 21 at appointment, and meet physical requirements. The department emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
• Licenses: Possession of a valid driver's license and BLEA certification.
• Candidates must be 20 years of age at application and 21 at appointment.
• Physical requirements align with state law and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs general duty police work in the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Exercises powers of arrest and control; defends self and uses force and deadly force; enforces motor vehicle laws; operates vehicle under emergency conditions and provides emergency assistance; responds to crime scenes and performs criminal investigations; participates in special operations.
• Patrols a designated area on foot or in a radio and computer equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.
• Answers calls and investigates complaints involving accidents, fires, misdemeanors and felonies; investigates suspicious activities. Administers first aid, interviews witnesses, gathers information and evidence, makes arrests, prepares reports, testifies as witness in court.
• May be assigned, on a permanent or shift basis, to such specialized technical or administrative duties as: working police desk, maintenance of criminal records, license inspection, photographic and identification work, traffic safety training, field training, radio operation, etc. Advises public on laws and ordinances, provides general information and otherwise assists the public.
• Performs related work as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA)

Valid driver's license

BLEA certification

Job description

Performs general duty police work in the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

• Exercises powers of arrest and control; defends self and uses force and deadly force; enforces motor vehicle laws; operates vehicle under emergency conditions and provides emergency assistance; responds to crime scenes and performs criminal investigations; participates in special operations.
• Patrols a designated area on foot or in a radio and computer equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.
• Answers calls and investigates complaints involving accidents, fires, misdemeanors and felonies; investigates suspicious activities. Administers first aid, interviews witnesses, gathers information and evidence, makes arrests, prepares reports, testifies as witness in court.
• May be assigned, on a permanent or shift basis, to such specialized technical or administrative duties as: working police desk, maintenance of criminal records, license inspection, photographic and identification work, traffic safety training, field training, radio operation, etc. Advises public on laws and ordinances, provides general information and otherwise assists the public.
• Performs related work as required.

Open Entry Requirements

• Education: Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy. No prior law enforcement experience is required.
• Licenses: Possession of a valid driver's license and a valid WSCJTC BLEA certification.

Other Requirements

• Candidates must be 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Must be within the normal weight range for height.
• Physical requirements for this position, including eyesight, hearing, and other physical abilities are consistent with state law and guidelines.
• All successful candidates who have been offered a position will be required to pass a post-offer physical and psychological examination prior to appointment.
• A police record may be grounds for rejection.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status. As a Fair Chance Employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.