Police Officer - Entry Level

Bremerton Police Department; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bremerton Police Department in Bremerton, WA seeks a police officer to patrol neighborhoods and business districts, respond to information requests, and enforce laws. The role involves investigative duties, reporting, and public safety duties in a busy urban setting.

Applicants must complete WA state training, obtain certification within a year, and meet physical/medical standards. A valid WA license and eligibility to work in the US are required.

Qualifications

• Must complete WA LE Training Commission Academy within one year of hire.
• Must obtain WA Peace Officer Certification within one year of hire.
• WA driver's license with good driving record required.
• Must be 21 years of age at hire and meet physical/medical standards.
• Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and enforce laws and regulations.
• Observe, report, and address conditions that may indicate crime or danger.
• Investigate calls, make arrests when warranted, transport prisoners and safeguard evidence.
• Provide emergency assistance, administer first aid, and perform crisis interventions.
• Prepare reports on arrests, incidents, and property; assist in searching and processing prisoners.
• Participate in investigations, interviews, and court testimony as needed.
• Maintain proficiency with police equipment and documentation.
• May participate in special assignments, including K-9, training, or crime prevention.
• Support training of new employees and reserves.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Effective communication

First aid / lifesaving

Report writing

Observational skills

Tech adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Washington State Academy of Law Enforcement Training Commission

WA Peace Officer Certification within 1 year

WA driver's license with clean record

Citizenship or permanent residency in USA

Job description

Salary

Salary rates above include longevity, education incentive, bilingual premium, detective premium, field training officer premium, SWAT Premium, and school resource officer which employees are not eligible to receive until a date specified by the collective bargaining agreement or assigned by the Police Chief. Additionally, a K-9 officer shall receive a K-9 stipend of 3.5 hours per week at 48% of Step 5 Police Officer overtime rate.

Role Overview

Provides emergency aid, security and protection to the citizens of Bremerton by patrolling business and residential areas, responding to requests for information and assistance, investigating criminal activity and otherwise ensuring the proper enforcement of laws and regulations.

(Note – This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)

Duties

• Patrols as directed in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state and city laws and regulations.
• Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles. Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.
• Determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action, such as making arrests and transporting prisoners. Searches prisoners, collects personal effects and assures proper safeguarding of personal effects.
• Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations. Administers first aid and requests medical service. Performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family disputes. Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances. Assists persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, accidents, offenses, and damage to property; assists in searching, booking, processing and supervising prisoners.
• Performs investigative assignments on serious crimes. Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects and submits progress reports on cases under investigation. Collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.
• Appears in court, and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge of.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
• Prepares and maintains legible, concise and understandable activity logs and other related or similar types of information as a personal reference record of incidents and details.
• May perform special assignments including investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, or K-9.
• May assist in the training of new employees and reserves.
• Checks business and private property for security. Investigates such conditions as open doors, broken windows, vehicles parked in suspicious places.

Other Duties

Regular attendance is an essential requirement

Performs related work as assigned and/or required

Qualifications

Possess a High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Must successfully complete Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission Academy. Washington State Peace Officer Certification must be obtained within one year of hire. A valid Washington State driver's license with a good driving record is required. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of hire. Must meet required physical and medical standards and all Civil Service requirements. Read, speak and write the English language.

Pass a comprehensive background investigation including financial investigation, polygraph and/or truth verification examination, physical fitness/agility test and psychological and medical evaluations. Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States of America.

Knowledge

• Federal, state, county and city laws, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to law enforcement duties and responsibilities.

Ability

• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action, particularly under conditions which are psychologically and emotionally stressful.
• Communicate effectively with persons in physical and/or emotional distress.
• Administer first aid or perform other lifesaving procedures in accordance with training.
• Write clear and accurate reports.
• Adapt to and utilize current and new technology, devices, equipment, computers and software.

Skill

• Use and care of firearms. Must be able to routinely qualify with and proficiently operate all assigned weapons, including the ability to accurately fire, clear malfunctions, disassemble and clean weapons.
• Driving motor vehicles under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Properly operating and maintaining police issued or assigned equipment.
• Observation and the ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.