Police Officer - Entry Level

City of Redmond; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating 4/10 shifts

Training resources

Uniforms provided

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

Relocation assistance

Working Out of Class pay

GI Bill Certified Agency

+4% Specialty Assignments

+4% Collateral Duties

Job summary

The City of Redmond is seeking entry-level Police Officers to join the Redmond Police Department. This role offers a professional and healthy work environment with strong training resources and progression opportunities in a community with diverse needs.

The Patrol Division balances calls for service with case follow-up, providing a well-rounded career path. Applicants must complete PST requirements, meet state standards, and obtain WA certification within 15 months.

Qualifications

• Pass the physical ability test administered by PST.
• Score 70% on the PST written exam.
• Initial screening based on written test results and PHS.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain WA certification within 15 months of appointment.
• Meet physical and medical standards and civil service requirements.
• Have a valid WA driver's license on hire; out-of-state hires must obtain WA license.
• Be at least 21 years old; US citizenship or lawful permanent resident.
• Pass background investigation including polygraph and medical exam.

Responsibilities

• As a Redmond Police Officer, work within a professional environment and receive training resources and equipment.
• Patrol with a balanced mix of calls for service and case follow-up to ensure public safety.

Skills

Pass PST

PST written exam 70%

Initial screening

Public Safety Testing

Background eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Now, why should you join the Redmond Police Department?

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. The City of Redmond seeks to continue a strong police-community relationship that builds trust, advances community policing, and increases public safety.

But more than anything, our people make us great. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, and we all embrace the values of integrity, accountability and commitment to service. We also care about our jobs, the work we do for the community of Redmond, and for each other. In fact, we love working collaboratively to take our City to even greater heights. That spirit creates a purpose-driven culture at Redmond Police that is the biggest reason why people not only choose to work for Redmond but also stay.

Finally, if those aren't already good reasons, then we'd like you to know that we offer a work-life friendly rotating schedule that ensures you will always have some weekends and weekdays off to rest, spend time with family and friends, or just have fun.

As a new Redmond Police Officer, you will enjoy our professional and healthy work environment, dedicated resources for training and equipment, and career opportunities. Our Patrol Division offers a good balance of calls for service and case follow-up, which makes for a well-rounded officer.

For more details on why you should join the City of Redmond, visit Join Redmond Police Department (RPD) website.

Entry-level Police Officer Requirements

• Pass the physical ability test administered by Public Safety Testing (PST)
• Score a 70% or better on the Law Enforcement Officer written exam administered by Public Safety Testing (PST)
• Initial screening based on written test results and Personal History Statement (PHS) (Pass/Fail)

Education and Experience

Must have high school diploma or GED certificate

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain state certification from the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission or other accredited certifying agency within fifteen (15) months of appointment.
• Must meet required physical and medical standards and all civil service requirements.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license upon hire; out-of-state hires must have a valid driver's license and obtain a valid Washington State driver's license within Washington's required timelines.
• Be at least 21 years of age when the eligibility list is certified.
• United States citizenship or be a lawful permanent resident.
• Successfully pass Redmond Police Department background investigation which includes a Chief's interview, polygraph, psychological, extensive on-site background investigation, drug screening, and medical exam.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, have completed Public Safety Testing requirements, including Applicant Profile, Personal History Statement (PHS), and Physical Ability Testing will be notified of their application status.

Automatic Disqualifiers

• Been convicted of a felony (or pled nolo contendere to a felony charge) or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Washington State or has been incarcerated for any crime.
• Sold narcotics or dangerous drugs.
• All illegal drug use will be closely scrutinized on a case-by-case basis.
• Had a pattern of abusing prescription medication.
• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
• Received more than two moving traffic violations within the preceding 3 years; or reckless driving violation within the preceding 5 years; or driving while license suspended within the preceding 5 years; or driving while intoxicated within the preceding five years.
• Been involved in more than one motor vehicle accident within the preceding 3 years for which the applicant received a traffic or criminal citation and was convicted, forfeited bail, or entered a plea of "guilty" or "nolo contendere."
• Been previously employed as a law enforcement agent and since has committed or violated federal, state or city laws pertaining to criminal activity.
• Committed any serious violation of Federal, State, City or County laws.
• Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
• Falsified his or its personal history questionnaire or application or failed to disclose pertinent information.
• Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
• Unlawful sexual misconduct.

Discretionary Disqualifiers

• Alcohol or substance misuse and/or abuse.
• Excessive traffic violations.
• Commission of a felony.
• A demonstrated unwillingness to honor fiscal contracts or just debts.
• Any other conduct or pattern of conduct that would tend to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession.
• An inability to perform the essential functions of a Police Officer.

Benefits

• 4/10 shifts with rotating weekends every 6-7 weeks, and overtime eligibility
• 3 hours of duty time per week to train for physical fitness plan
• Required uniforms and equipment provided
• City-provided Life Insurance
• Retirement medical through Teamsters Welfare Trust.
• Participation in LEOFF state retirement system
• Participation in Deferred Compensation Plan
• MEBT (Social Security replacement with City match of 80%)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Section 125 account (medical spending account) available
• Relocation/moving expense reimbursement for eligible moves
• Working Out of Class Pay
• GI Bill Certified Agency
• +4% Specialty Assignments* (Detectives, Traffic, Pro-Act, Recruiting, Training, Outreach, K-9 and School Resource Officer)
• +4% Collateral Duties* (Firearms Instructors, Defensive Tactics Instructors, EVOC Instructors, SWA

Compensation

For salary information go to Current Compensation for Entry Officers.

Veteran's Preference

Those requesting "veteran's preference" must complete the appropriate form at the time of the oral interview and provide a copy of their DD214.

Reapplication

Applicants who fail one of the phases of the testing process are eligible to reapply for this position after six (6) months from the date of examination. Applicants who fail a component of the background process are eligible to reapply for this position after eighteen (18) months from the date removed from the eligibility list.

Please view the complete Police Officer classification description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, physical requirements, automatic and discretionary disqualifiers.