Police Officer - Experienced (Lateral)

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Kirkland, WA; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kirkland is seeking qualified Police Officers to join a dedicated team serving a dynamic community. Applicants must meet strict eligibility, pass the CJTC Fitness Ability Test, and bring sworn officer experience as applicable. This on-site position offers benefits and opportunities for career growth in public safety.

Candidates should have U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, 21+ years old, and fluent English. Review requirements carefully and apply online.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age, a US citizen or lawful permanent resident, and have no adult felony convictions.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have the physical ability to successfully meet the CJTC Fitness Ability Test Battery.
• Must have completed an accredited Police Basic Training Academy and have at least 12 months full-time sworn service in the last 60 months.
• Out of state laterals must complete the State Equiv.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Job description

Why Work for Kirkland?

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel.If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they’ll tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive management and City Council, and fearless innovation.

We also invest in you!
Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome Benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers.

Minimum Qualifications

• At time of application you must be 21 years of age; a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident, must not have any felony convictions as an adult and have vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
• Must possess the ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have the physical capability to successfully meet the Criminal Justice Training Commission Fitness Ability Test Battery.
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Police Basic Training Academy curriculum and have a minimum of 12 months full-time service in the last 60 months (prefer current) as a sworn municipal, county or state officer.
• Out of state laterals must complete the State Equiv