Police Officer- Lateral and Entry

City of Du Pont

Police Officer (Lateral/Exceptional Entry)

The City of DuPont maintains a continual list of applicants for either Lateral or Exceptional Entry positions.

To apply as an Entry Level Police Officer, please visit the Public Safety Testing website:  Please do not apply through this recruitment.

Lateral - This position is a full-time non-exempt position with a base compensation of $39.55 – $45.59 (2024 pay scale, D.O.Q.) per hour, plus excellent benefits. To qualify, candidates must meet the following requirements: must be a U.S. citizen; must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a police officer, have worked as such for at least 24 months within the last 36 months serving in a City, County, or State police agency, and must have graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), or another state sanctioned general authority Washington State police academy (pursuant to RCW), or a full authority out-of-state police academy recognized by CJTC for equivalency.

Exceptional Entry - This position is a full-time non-exempt position with a base compensation of $37.15 - $38.36 (2024 pay scale, D.O.Q.) per hour, plus excellent benefits. To qualify, candidates must meet the same requirements as a Lateral Police Officer, with the exception of time worked as a certified, general authority police officer.

To apply for the Lateral or Exceptional Entry Police Officer position, candidates must submit their resume, a City of DuPont application and supplemental questionnaire. A driver's abstract of records and WA driver's license is required prior to appointment.

• Patrols community to provide services to the public, enforce laws, including traffic laws, prevent crimes, protect life and property; investigate suspicious conditions or situations.
• Receives citizen complaints, prepares accurate and complete reports on violations of City, State, and applicable Federal laws and accidents; makes arrest, issues citations; interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects, victims; preserves crime scenes; collects and preserves evidence.
• Prepares activity reports and logs; operates communication equipment such as telephones, teletypes and radios to receive and transmit information and dispatch personnel as needed.
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, juror summons, civil papers; assists in apprehension of wanted subjects; appears in court to present facts on cases including criminal, civil and juvenile cases; accompanies prisoners to court appearances as necessary.
• Will be required to attend classes and various training sessions in police procedures and new practices and methods.
• Assist disabled motorist; provide escorts, provide direction to public; may be required to assist injured or disabled people with first aid administration.
• Assists as assigned with public and school liaison programs such as crime prevention, drug abuse, bicycle safety, safety.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies in investigative, information or tactical capacity.

• Graduation from high school or GED
• 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Free of felony convictions

• Valid Washington State driver's license or verification of license by the start of employment.
• Successful completion of an approved law enforcement academy.

• Knowledge of State, County and City laws and ordinances
• Ability to operation and care of motor vehicles including emergency equipment
• Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing
• Ability to use and care for firearms
• Knowledge of Investigative techniques and police patrol methods
• Knowledge and understanding of the judicial system procedures, policies, jurisdictions and terminology
• Know the geographical layout of the City and surrounding areas
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency or crisis situations and mentally and physically operate in same
• Handle physical assault and deal with verbal abuse in a professional manner and in accordance with department policy and procedures

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