Police Officer - Lateral

City of Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon (WA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances

Life Insurance policy

Employee Assistance Program

Department of Retirement Systems Retir

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Gym Membership reimbursement

Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

Job summary

The City of Mount Vernon is seeking Experienced Police Officers who are dedicated to community service and eager to serve the City of Mount Vernon.

Officers patrol, investigate crimes, enforce laws, respond to emergencies, testify in court, and participate in ongoing training. A lateral entry path with signing bonuses is available.

Qualifications

Minimum of 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 90 quarter hours (60 semester) at an accredited college or university.
College education requirement waived for lateral officers with 3+ years of continuous service.
U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident or DACA recipient.
Out of state applicants must obtain a Washington State Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Must pass Oral Civil Service Examination, Background Investigation, Polygraph, Psychological and Medical Examinations.

Responsibilities

Patrols a designated area of the City in a police patrol vehicle and/or on foot; conducts on‑scene investigations and provides public services as needed.
Enforces traffic and parking ordinances; uses radar to detect violations; issues citations and makes arrests as warranted.
Investigates and documents incidents; collects and preserves evidence; prepares reports and warrants as necessary.
Responds to crime reports; interviews victims and witnesses; seizes evidence and makes arrests with probable cause.
Reports to accident scenes; administers first aid; conducts scene diagrams and completes Accident Reports.
Testifies in court; performs Court Officer duties when required; attends training sessions.
Performs specialized duties based on assignment; responds to bomb threats and hazardous materials; represents the Department publicly when needed.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Investigative techniques

Report writing

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The City of Mount Vernon has an exciting opportunity for Experienced Police Officers who have a passion for community service and are looking for a new opportunity to serve the City of Mount Vernon.

Summary

The City of Mount Vernon has an exciting opportunity for Experienced Police Officers who have a passion for community service and are looking for a new opportunity to serve the City of Mount Vernon.

Take a look at what our department is about: http://www.mountvernonwa.gov/373/Police. Our Mission: To consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve, and deliver a feeling of security, safety, and productive, quality services to citizens and visitors in our community.

NOTE: The Mount Vernon Police Department is now offering a $25,000 lateral signing bonus OR the option of a $20,000 signing bonus with an 80-hour vacation bank for lateral entry police officers payable in three installments.

$25,000 Bonus

$10,000 to be paid on the first paycheck following the officer's hire
$10,000 to be paid after successful completion of the field training program
$5,000 to be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period

$20,000 bonus and a vacation bank of 80 hours

$10,000 to be paid on the first paycheck following the officer's hire
$5,000 to be paid after successful completion of the field training program
$5,000 to be paid upon successful completion of the probationary period

Essential Functions

Patrols a designated area of the City in a police patrol vehicle and/or on foot to deter and discover crime; does on-the-scene investigations at crime scenes; aids persons in trouble; and renders appropriate public services as needed.
Enforces traffic and parking ordinances; operates a radar unit to discover speed violations; routinely checks vehicle identification against current list of stolen vehicles and identification of violator drivers against list of outstanding warrants. Provides traffic control assistance as necessary.
Issues citations to violators of City Ordinances; serves warrants of arrest; arrests persons on misdemeanor and felony charges; handcuffs and searches arrested persons and secures their custody; completes necessary reports concerning the alleged crime, circumstances of arrest and available evidence and witnesses.
Responds to reports of possible crime and takes action, as situation requires, to secure the scene; interviews victims and witnesses; gathers evidence and arrests suspects; completes Incident and Arrest Reports; investigates persons suspected of being engaged in crime; ascertains and secures evidence pertaining to alleged crime; and arrests suspects for probable cause.
Reports to scene of automobile accidents; administers emergency first aid and summons aid cars and other patrol units for assistance in treating the injured and controlling the scene; interviews principals and witnesses; makes general drawings of accident scenes, notes details, and completes a standard Accident Report; issues citations or makes arrests as situation warrants.
Investigates and assists drivers in stalled vehicles, and pedestrians who appear to be hurt or in trouble; interviews persons with complaints or inquires, gives information on law and ordinances and attempts to resolve the problem or to direct them to proper authorities.
Investigates family disputes, reports of maltreatment of children, and complaints about mentally ill persons; may take principals into custody or turn them over or refer them to appropriate agencies such as juvenile and medical authorities; preserves the peace during conflicts between individuals and groups, and answers citizen complaints.
Performs guard duty at hospitals and in court; transfers prisoners to and from jail.
Does thorough investigations of reported crimes, including collecting and preserving evidence; interviews victims and witnesses; locates, arrests, and interviews suspects; arranges line‑ups for victim and witness identification; gathers evidence and conducts necessary searches; develops information pertinent to the investigation and follows that information to a conclusion; prepares case file detailing all aspects of an investigation; obtains and executes search warrants when directed, and presents to Detective Division for filing with Prosecuting Attorney.
Develops street contacts to obtain information about crime; maintains contact with paroled criminals and suspects at large; does undercover and decoy work; checks known and possible stolen property outlets such as pawnshops and junkyards.
Testifies in court and serves all proper court documents. Serves as Court Officer, if necessary.
Attends training sessions, as necessary.
May perform all specialized duties, depending upon individual officer’s background and abilities and the needs of the Department.
Responds to such complaints as bomb threats and takes appropriate action, including searching for hazardous material.
Represents the Department in public as public speaker when assigned to do so.

Qualifications

Minimum of 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 90 quarter hours (60 semester) at an accredited college or university.
The college education requirement will be waived for lateral officers with three or more years of continuous service, in good standing and current on all state mandated requirements.
U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
Out of state applicants must obtain a valid Washington State Drivers License within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to successfully pass the following:
Oral Civil Service Examination
Background Investigation
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Examination
Medical Examination

Applicants must possess a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the State of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, and has been employed for a minimum of 12 consecutive months, within the last 24 months, as a full‑time law enforcement officer with a civilian law enforcement agency. A lateral entry officer must have no more than six months break in service, from separation to the time of submitting an application with the Mount Vernon Police Department.

Applicants who have been employed as a Park Ranger and possess the Park Ranger Law Enforcement Certification that is recognized by the WSCJTC as a general authority Washington Peace Officer with the full authority of a general authority peace officer commissioned to enforce local laws of the state of Washington generally as set forth in RCW 10.92.020(4). This includes successful completion of the Equivalency training to receive state certification.

Out of State candidates who have been previously certified in another state, must pass the WSCJTC equivalency examination.

If not currently employed must successfully complete the Public Safety Testing Physical Ability Test.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of

Federal and State Laws and established principles, practices, policies and procedures of police work.
Modern police methods and procedures.
Laws of arrest, search and seizure.
Principles of crime and accident investigation.
Basic techniques for crime prevention and criminal investigations.
Identification and preservation of evidence.
Organization and planning.
Geography and street locations.

Skill In

The use and care of a variety of firearms.
Investigative techniques and procedures.

Ability To

Maintain self-discipline and credibility through honest and ethical behavior.
Adapt to shift work.
Analyze situations quickly and objectively, recognizing actual and potential dangers, and to determine a proper course of action.
Write clear incident reports, organizing details logically.
Read, understand, and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Learn applicable City Ordinances.
Cope with situations firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights.
Speak well and express oneself clearly.
Communicate effectively with a diverse population, including those with social and behavioral problems.
Establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens from all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
Perform strenuous physical tasks, such as pursuing fleeing suspects on foot and arresting suspects who resist.
Observe and remember details.

Interview Process

Only those applicants meeting all application procedures and minimum qualifications may be admitted to the interview process. Because this recruitment is continuous, interviews will be scheduled periodically. Candidates will be selected for panel interviews based upon the needs of the Police Department and other relevant factors as determined by the Chief Examiner. The interview process will 100% of the final examination score. There will be a minimum passing score on the interview.

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