Police Officer - Entry Level / Exceptional Hire / Lateral

Oak Harbor Police Department; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Police Department in Oak Harbor, WA seeks dedicated Police Officers to join a community-focused team. Officers perform essential law enforcement duties under supervision, uphold public safety, and engage with residents to prevent crime and ensure order.

The role requires graduation from BLEA or an equivalent academy and eligibility for commissioned status. Lateral-entry pathways exist, including BLEEA requirements for certain out-of-state applicants, with comprehensive department

Qualifications

• Graduation from the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) or an equivalent accredited state or federal academy accepted by WCJTC.
• Must be eligible for commissioned status or be a currently commissioned officer.
• Out-of-state applicants must attend the WSCTJC Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA) within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, Police Officers perform police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Oak Harbor Police Department and applicable laws.
• Safeguard the public peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, enforce the law, and uphold community standards.

Education

BLEA or equivalent basic academy

WSCTJC BLEEA completion for out-of-state applicants

Job description

Policing....A call to duty. Are you up for the challenge? If you are looking for more than "just a job" and want to make a positive difference in your community every day, consider a career in law enforcement! Policing is a career with serious responsibilities and abounding rewards that really count in today's world. Few careers offer more opportunities for self-fulfillment than service as a law enforcement officer. Do you have what it takes?

About The Department

The Oak Harbor Police Department is an accredited agency comprised of: Administration, Patrol, Detectives, and Special Operations. The authorized force consists of 29 Commissioned Personnel and 12 Non-Commissioned Personnel. The department is known for its successful community involvement and problem-solving approach to law enforcement. Additionally, the Police Department operates a city jail as part of its responsibilities, staffed by City Correctional staff and City Police Support Officers (PSOs). The department is proud of its increased commitment to training, including an internal bi-monthly training program, inter-agency training, as well as outside training opportunities for staff. Other areas the department participates in include; a Community Advisory Board, Reserve Officer Unit, Explorer Post and Citizens Volunteers. The Department has strong cooperative relationships with local agencies and participates in regional law enforcement, communications and emergency management task forces and organizations. The department enjoys continued quality relationships with the U.S. Navy and the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station located in and adjacent to the City of Oak Harbor. We take pride in providing services for our community and the variety of events which occur in the City each year, including; 4th of July, National Night Out, Oak Harbor Music Festival, and the Whidbey Island Marathon.

Schedule

Officers work on a squad with a 3/12 schedule, rotating two months on days and two months on nights. Detectives work a 4/10 schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation begins with a pre-academy recruit level. We also offer education, longevity pay, and great benefits! (See benefits tab). We are a progressive department, anticipating department and community needs now and for the future!

Job Summary

Under general supervision, Police Officers perform police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Oak Harbor Police Department, and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. It is the responsibility of police officers to safeguard the public peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, enforce the law, protect the rights of all persons and generally uphold the community-articulated standards.

Exceptional-Entry Requirements

• Graduation from the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) or an equivalent accredited state or federal basic law enforcement academy accepted by WCJTC.
• Must be eligible for commissioned status or be a currently commissioned officer.
• Out-of-state and federal applicants must be able to attend the WSCTJC Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA) within six (6) months of hire.

Lateral-Entry Requirements

• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of continuous, full-time, commissioned service (post-academy) in a civilian municipal, county, state or federal law enforcement agency.
• Must have successfully completed an approved basic training program in Washington or another state accepted by WSCJTC.
• Must not have a break in law enforcement service exceeding 60 months.
• Out-of-state applicants must successfully complete the Washington State Equivalency Academy within six (6) months of hire.

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