Police Officer - Entry Level

City of Marysville; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Marysville is currently hiring for Police Officers!

Prior to applying, all applicants must have:

• COMPLETED and PASSED the written and physical testing with Public Safety Testing and selected Marysville, WA Police Department. Website: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/departments/marysville/police-officer-77

Overview of Hiring Process

• Complete and pass Written & Physical tests with Public Safety Testing
• Complete this online application through City of Marysville website.
• Initial review of the Personal History Statement (PHS), application, and other required documents
• Administrative Interview with Command Staff
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Exam
• Psychological Exam and Medical Exam
• Chief's Interview

Recruit Salary: $6,883 / month
Salary following successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Academy: $7,648/ month

The purpose of this position is to protect life and property, prevent and suppress crime, apprehend criminals, and enforce laws and ordinances. Work normally involves patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, resolving complaints, and report writing duties. The City is strongly oriented toward proactive crime prevention activities and supports community-based law enforcement practices.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Patrols the city to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to enforce traffic regulations.
2. Responds to calls for service involving traffic accidents, domestic situations, misdemeanor or felony offenses, and other public disturbances, and takes necessary police action.
3. Provides assistance to citizens in critical and/or emergency situations where the security of lives and/or property may be endangered.
4. Investigates complaints of crimes, either as a uniformed officer or a plain clothes detective, including gathering evidence at crime scenes and locating and questioning witnesses.
5. Prepares and presents records and cases for prosecutions and/or investigation of criminal, civil, and traffic offenses; testifies as a witness in court.
6. Assists other jurisdictions and agencies in routine law enforcement activities, emergency situations, and as part of undercover investigations involving narcotics, gambling, and other activities.
7. Trains reserve police officers.
8. Maintains department and personal equipment in good operating condition.
9. Maintains firearms proficiency.
10. Assists with animal control activities.

Experience: No previous law enforcement experience required.

Education and Training: High school diploma or GED certificate is required.

Other Qualifications:

• Must be at least 20 1/2 years of age by date of application.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one year of hire date and subsequent field training programs.
• Must be able to successfully pass the City's Civil Service examination process for Entry Level Police Officer.
• Must be able to successfully pass to City standards an extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination (including LEOFF II medical requirements), and drug screening.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony offense.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America or lawful permanent resident by date of application.
• Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts up to twelve (12) hour duration including nights, weekends and holidays.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Must possess, or obtain by the date of hire, a current and valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, first aid and CPR certifications.
• Must obtain and maintain Peace Officer Certification as mandated by Washington State law.

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; run; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift 25 to 75 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and/or move 75 - 100 pounds rarely or in emergency situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, night vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in an office and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. The employee sometimes works in or near moving traffic and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals, or vicious or otherwise dangerous animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.