Police Officer - Field Patrol & Emergency Response

Richland Police Department; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for a police officer position. Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or designee, you will perform police protection and other services to safeguard lives, property and constitutional rights, respond to crime and accident scenes, emergencies and requests for assistance.

The role includes detecting, apprehending and arresting criminals and enforcing city laws and ordinances; it may require 12-hour shifts, callbacks and overtime.

Qualifications

• Completion of initial written and physical agility exams as outlined by the City of Richland's protocols (currently Public Safety Testing).
• Submit an online application and attach a current resume.
• Complete/Update your Personal History Statement (PHS) on your PST Profile.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State driver's license upon hire date.
• Twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application.
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient.
• Obtain a Basic Law Enforcement School Certificate issued by the State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission (Out of state candidates, who have previously certified in another state, must pass the CJTC equivalency examination) within six (6) months of hire date.
• Satisfactorily complete field training provided the Richland Police Department, in which methods, procedures and techniques of law enforcement work are presented by field training officers, before completion of probationary period.
• Please review the Hiring Standards brochure for further details on hiring standards, to include temporary or permeant disqualifiers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college-level course work in police science, law, criminal justice, or closely related field

Basic Law Enforcement School Certificate issued by the State of Washington CJTC

Job description

Richland Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for a police officer position. Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or designee, you will perform police protection and other services to safeguard lives, property and constitutional rights, respond to crime and accident scenes, emergencies and requests for assistance.

The role includes detecting, apprehending and arresting criminals and enforcing city laws and ordinances; it may require 12-hour shifts, callbacks and overtime.