POLICE OFFICER - Entry Level, and Lateral Transfer

City of Pullman; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple insurance plans

Vision & dental insurance at no cost

$15,000 life insurance

Job summary

A local government agency in Pullman seeks an Entry Level Police Officer to enforce laws, conduct investigations, and engage with the community. The role involves patrol duties, responding to emergencies, and maintaining public safety. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. Comprehensive city-paid benefits are included. The position requires an ability to deal with stress and make quick, informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand laws and regulations.
• Experience dealing with the public and law enforcement.
• Quick analysis of situations and proper decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement, crime investigation, and prevention work.
• Patrol urban areas and respond to calls for service.
• Conduct investigations and manage cases from start to finish.
• Respond to information requests and manage traffic enforcement.
• Coordinate with criminal justice or private agencies to exchange information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Community relations

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POLICE OFFICER - Entry Level, BLEA Certified, and Lateral Transfer

The City of Pullman is seeking a Police Officer to perform law enforcement, crime investigation, and crime prevention work. The primary responsibility is for the protection of life and property through enforcing statutes and laws.

Duties normally consist of patrol and traffic activities in the city on an assigned shift in a patrol car, on a bicycle, or on foot and answering calls for service. Duties include investigation of crimes and traffic accidents. Patrol officers work assigned cases from preliminary investigation stage until logical conclusion.

Employees may be delegated assignments in specialized areas such as major investigations, training, or officer-in-charge in the absence of a Police Sergeant. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must exercise individual judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies and enforcing ordinances and laws.

New hires will be required to successfully complete an 18-month trial period prior to permanent appointment. During the trial period, new officers are expected to apply formal classroom and on-the-job training experiences to actual work situations.

Initial training consists of formal classroom course work at the police academy unless prior certification provides the ability to continue certification in the state of Washington or law allows equivalency certification. All newly hired police officers must successfully complete field training under the direction of an experienced officer or shift commander.

Illustrative Examples Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Engages in preventive patrol to determine the existence of actual or potential troublesome crime-related situations.
• Conducts investigations regarding possible law violation, obtaining and verifying factual information from involved persons.
• Determines existence of probable cause, identifies, and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody.
• Is assigned an active case load requiring follow-up investigations and continues with assigned investigation, unless relieved of the case by a supervisor, until the investigation leads to a logical conclusion.
• Initiates public service activities and responds to requests from persons for information and assistance.
• Monitors and directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces traffic regulations.
• Conducts investigations of traffic accidents.
• Maintains communication with criminal justice or private agencies to exchange information.

Selection Factors

• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and to determine proper course of action.
• Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to cope with stress situations calmly, firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights.
• Ability to maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens from varied racial, ethnic, or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, any experience or education which would demonstrate reasoning skills and the ability to deal with the public and perform the work of the class.

City Paid Benefits

• 3 Insurance plans to choose from as low as $0 for spouse & all dependents.
• Vision & Dental Insurance with no cost sharing for employee & all dependents.
• $15,000 Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

The City of Pullman is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.