Police Officer - Exceptional Entry Level

City of Richland; United States; On-site; USD 64,099 - 72,695; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with City contribution

Dental and vision insurance

City-paid life insurance

Job summary

The City of Richland is currently seeking Exceptional Entry Level Police Officer applicants. This role involves safeguarding the lives and property of citizens of Richland. Candidates must be sworn officers or have completed BLEA. Starting salary is $46.53 per hour with a range up to $52.77.

The job includes various responsibilities such as responding to emergencies and enforcing laws. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be a sworn police officer or have completed BLEA.
• Valid Washington State driver's license upon hire.
• Twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Perform police protection and other services.
• Respond to crime and emergency situations.
• Detect, apprehend, and arrest criminals.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Bi-Lingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA or BA degree in police science or related field

Job description

Overview

The Richland Police Department is currently seeking Exceptional Entry Level Police Officer applicants. If you are a sworn police officer who works full-time for another agency, or have completed the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) or an equivalent out of state academy approved by CJTC, but have worked there less than 24 months, you may be considered as an Exceptional Entry Level Police Officer candidate. Exceptional Entry Police Officers start at Step A: $46.53 (Hourly) Position Salary Range: $46.53 - $52.77 (Hourly).

Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or designee, the officer performs police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of the citizens of Richland; responds to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detects, apprehends and arrests criminals; enforces the laws and ordinances of the City and performs a variety of specialized duties as assigned. The assignment may include 12-hour shifts, callbacks, standby, and overtime as required. Incumbents are allocated to one or more specialized full-time assignments on a rotational basis (DOQ). Each optional assignment within this classification is compensated in accordance with collective bargaining agreements recognizing difficulty and responsibility of each assignment.

For more information and job details, please view the Hiring Brochure and Recruitment Flyer.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit an online application, and attach a current resume and updated Personal History Statement (PHS) in PDF format. The PHS can be uploaded in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application as an additional attachment.
• Be a current full-time sworn police officer who works for another agency, and have worked less than two (2) continuous years (with no break in service for more than 24 months if not currently employed as a police officer).
• Applicants must be certified via attendance of the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the CJTC, or an equivalent academy approved by CJTC, within two (2) years of submitting the application. (Military, Corrections, Federal and Reserve Officer training, along with any other training not approved by CJTC, is not accepted.)
• Valid Washington State driver's license upon hire date (out-of-state applicants must obtain within two months).
• All candidates must have a current police officer certification or equivalent. Decertification in any State could be cause for disqualification.
• Twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application.
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient.
• Successfully complete field training provided by the Richland Police Department, in which methods, procedures and techniques of law enforcement work are presented by field training officers, before completion of the probationary period.

(*Equivalency standards for out-of-state academies are subject to review by CJTC on a case-by-case basis. Candidates determined by CJTC to not be equivalent may be subject to attending BLEA in Washington State.)

Please review the Hiring Standards brochure for further details on hiring standards, to include temporary or permanent disqualifiers.

Desirable Qualifications

• AA or BA degree in police science, law, criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Completion of basic training academy, and previously sworn officer experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in Washington state.
• Bi-Lingual a plus.

Working Conditions

The position involves working outdoors year-round on Richland City streets, subject to extreme weather conditions. Noise level is usually quiet to moderate, depending on location. The officer may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, verbal abuse and violence. The job requires interaction with upset staff and/or the public, interpreting and enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and state laws.

Physical demands include operating a motorized vehicle, standard equipment, sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 100 lbs on occasion, climbing fences, fighting and shooting in stressful situations, restraining and controlling persons, handling firearms, and repeated use of a computer keyboard and mouse.

Corrected vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth) is required, along with hearing and speaking abilities.

Selection Guidelines

Final selection will be based on overall qualifications and an interview process. Selected candidates will be required to complete and pass a comprehensive integrity interview, background/reference check (includes site visit), polygraph, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical, and psychological exam.

Benefits

• Excellent preferred provider medical plan with a substantial City-paid contribution.
• City-paid dental and vision plans.
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee’s annual salary).
• Participation in the State of Washington’s LEOFF II Retirement Plan.
• Vacation Leave*.
• Sick Leave (8 hours per month*).
• Ten paid holidays.
• City-match 4.5% gross pay deferred compensation plan 457.
• Education Incentive Program.
• Specialty Pays Section 125 — Flexible Benefits Plan.
• City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation Accrual Rates: 1st–9 years: 12 hours/month, 10th–15 years: 14 hours/month, 16th–20 years: 16 hours/month, over 20 years: 18 hours/month (subject to change based on collective bargaining agreement).

*Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). For 2022-2025 Police Guild CBA, rates are as follows: 1st- 9 years: 12 10th - 15 years: 14 16th - 20 years: 16 Over 20 years: 18.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified workforce. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling [phone].

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