Police Officer - Lateral

City of Issaquah; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Issaquah invites experienced police officers to apply for lateral positions with a competitive salary and $16,000 signing bonus. This role encompasses a variety of police duties including patrol and investigations, requiring the successful applicant to demonstrate essential qualifications and meet state certification standards. The city promotes diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Signing bonus

Education incentive pay

Physical fitness incentive pay

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid police officer certification per Washington State requirements.
• Applicants must pass written and oral tests, background check, and physical/medical assessments.
• Clean driving record is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform general duty and investigative police work.
• Apprehend suspects and conduct traffic enforcement.
• Assist in detention center operations as needed.

Skills

Investigating crimes

Responding to assistance requests

Patrolling

Traffic enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH A LATERAL ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FULLY FUNDED VACANCIES. IF YOU ARE AN ENTRY LEVEL APPLICANT, APPLY AT WWW.PUBLICSAFETYTESTING.COM.

$$$ The City is now offering a $16,000 signing bonus for lateral police officers! Paid in three installments: $5,000 on the first paycheck following hire, $5,000 after successful completion of the field training program, and $6,000 after successful completion of the probationary period. This bonus is in addition to the competitive wages outlined below.

Lateral Police Officer: Must be an experienced police officer at the time of testing with a valid police officer certification per Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center’s requirements.

Salary Add-Ons:

• Education Incentive Pay (as of January 1, 2022): 2% for AA/AS, 4% for BA/BS
• Physical Fitness Incentive Pay: 1% of monthly salary after passing physical fitness test
• Longevity Incentive Pay: 3% at 5 years, 4.5% at 10 years, 5.5% at 15 years, 6.5% at 20 years, 8% at 25 years
• Specialty Incentive Pay (monthly rate of pay): Detective (4%), Corporal (6.5%), Range Master (2%), Crime Prevention Officer (2%), Traffic Officer (3%), Special Operations Team (1%), Field Training Officer (4%), School Resource Officer (2%)

Positions involve general duty and investigative police work, including responding to assistance requests, investigating crimes, apprehending suspects, and law enforcement duties in accordance with departmental policies. Tasks include patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, and potentially assisting in detention center operations. Applicants must meet educational and licensing requirements, including a high school diploma or GED, and possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with a clean record.

Applicants must pass written and oral tests, a background check, and meet physical and medical requirements. Automatic disqualifiers include recent traffic violations, drug use, criminal convictions, and other specified criteria.

The City of Issaquah values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, promoting an inclusive workforce.