Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer

JOIN TEAM APD AS A LATERAL POLICE OFFICER! UP TO $30,000 LATERAL HIRING BONUS & TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM The Auburn Police Department (APD) is seeking experienced, motivated, and service-driven law enforcement professionals to join our team as Lateral Police Officers. This is an opportunity to serve a continuously growing community within a modern, well-resourced police department that values professionalism, trust, integrity, and officer wellness.

Our community is policed by professional officers who are not afraid to bravely stand up to danger and adversity. Officers serve with a noble purpose and make decisions based on trust and honesty. All employees of the APD are committed to providing exceptional customer service to the citizens we serve. As a Police Officer at APD, you will perform meaningful, challenging work that directly impacts community safety and quality of life.

Team APD supports its officers with competitive compensation and benefits, wellness resources, specialty assignments, and clear pathways for career advancement.

As a member of APD, you will perform general police work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, maintenance of order, and prevention and investigation of crimes. This work involves a substantial element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies. All officers are responsible for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision.

In this role, you will:

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
• Patrolling assigned areas to deter crime and provide a visible public safety presence
• Investigate crimes, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and make arrests when warranted
• Prepare thorough, accurate reports, logs, and documentation
• Handle domestic disputes, juvenile matters, and incidents involving individuals in crisis
• Pursue suspects on foot and in vehicles, safely performing physically demanding tasks
• Use appropriate levels of force to protect life and property
• Provide first aid and life-saving assistance
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing in all settings
• Maintain professionalism while managing stressful, hostile, or emotionally charged situations

This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. Please view the class specification for a full list of job responsibilities.

To move forward in our process, you must:

• Possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• Be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or be a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient
• Be at least 20-1/2 years of age at the time of application
• Be able to fluently read and write the English language using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Be able to meet all Civil Service Rules and Regulations, including the physical requirements listed in Rule 21.01
• Possess a valid driver's license, without impending loss at the time of appointment
  • If coming from out of state, you will be required to obtain a WA State driver's license within 30 days
• Be a Basic Law Enforcement Training graduate, or equivalent, as accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
  • See Washington Administrative Code (WAC)  for more information

If selected to move forward, you must:

• Be 21 years of age by your appointment date/date of hire
• Be able to provide documentation necessary to confirm equivalency as required by WAC (linked above)
• Successfully complete and pass a thorough background investigation which will include, but is not limited to, a suitability assessment, reference checks and employment verifications, polygraph examination, credit check, driving abstract review, drug screening, psychological interview, fingerprinting, Chief's interview, and pre-employment physical examination.

If hired, you must:

• Qualify quarterly for firearms
• Obtain a First Aid/CPR certification annually
• Obtain and maintain a BAC verifier certification
• Qualify for Access Certification

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS To see a list of APD's automatic disqualifiers, .

LATERAL CATEGORIES & HIRING BONUSES Lateral Police Officer:
Successfully completed a state-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy (WA State or equivalent) and has at least one year of experience as a commissioned police officer.

• Hiring Bonus = $30,000

• Hiring Bonus = $10,000

• Competitive salary with annual step increases
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension…