Lateral Police Officer

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue Police Department has an exciting opportunity for experienced Lateral Police Officers. A Lateral police officer is defined as a Police Officer: who 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 two (2) or more years of consecutive police experience.

We are interested in those who have a passion for community service and are looking for a new opportunity to serve the City of Bellevue.

Our Mission To provide a safe place to live, work, and visit through quality law enforcement practices delivered by dedicated professionals. We focus our efforts and resources to Reduce Crime, Reduce the Fear of Crime, and Enhance the Quality of Life for all who call Bellevue home. Our Guiding Principles - Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Service We support the mission of city government by consistently contributing to our community's reputation as a safe and vibrant place to live, work and visit.

• Patrols a designated area of the city in a radio-equipped vehicle, on a motorcycle, or on foot to preserve law and order, prevent or discover the commission of crime, and enforce motor vehicle regulations.
• Answers calls and complaints involving emergencies, automobile accidents, criminal complaints, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, makes arrests, and transports suspects.
• Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make the proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
• Acts as jailer or bailiff; serves warrants when assigned.
• Gives information to the public regarding laws and ordinances.
• Appears in court, gives testimony, and presents evidence as necessary.
• Administers first aid in emergency situations.
• Prepares detailed written reports of investigations.
• Performs related work as required.
• Supervision Received and Exercised:
  Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise discretion in meeting emergencies. Assignments and instructions are received from superior officers who review work methods and results, monitor activities, and evaluate accomplishments through personal interview, personal inspection, and review of written reports covering assigned activities.

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for Lateral Police Officer position at time of application:

• 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.
• Have more than two consecutive (2) years of full-time employment as a Police Officer, with no more than 60 month break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department.
• If prior service was outside of WA State out of state officers, you will be enrolled in and must pass an equivalency academy within the first year of employment (on normal duty time).

Additional Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Must be a: US Citizen OR Lawful permanent resident OR Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language.
• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• Possess, or be able to obtain and retain a Washington State driver's license prior to being hired.
• Successfully pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph…