Lateral Police Officer

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Lateral Police Officer Hires From Another Law Enforcement Agency Either In-state Or Out-of-state Shall Receive a $10,000 Hiring Bonus, Payable As Follows

• $5,000 will be paid on the first regularly scheduled payday after the lateral hire becomes a City of Fife employee.
• $5,000 will be paid on the first paycheck after the lateral hire successfully completes the lateral hire's probationary period.

If the lateral hire's employment with the City terminates for any reason within three years of hire date except for disability or death, the lateral hire shall pay back to the City all of the bonus received. Hiring bonuses are taxable income to the employee and must be included in the employee's compensation for the year in which they are paid.

All applicable payroll taxes and with holdings will be deducted.

Lateral Police Officer means that you have a minimum of two (2) years satisfactory performance in a like position within the last 24 months.

Lateral applicants who have not been certified through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (WSCJTC) will need to provide their basic training academy curriculum/syllabus hours as part of their application.

Under the direction of an assigned Police Sergeant, perform pro‑active police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of the citizens of Fife; respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce the laws and ordinances of the City; perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned.

With a population of just over 11,000 and a thriving business environment, Fife offers a small‑town feel with big‑city ideas. Fife has grown into an accessible business hub – linking people, cities, jobs and attractions. Located along Interstate 5 with close proximity to Tacoma, Sea‑Tac International Airport and the Port of Tacoma, Fife is a center of industry and commerce in the Puget Sound.

Open space, vibrant parks, outdoor public art, close‑knit neighborhoods and great schools make Fife an ideal place for families. There is no shortage of family‑friendly events in Fife and it is located just minutes from Tacoma's renowned museum district. And, Mount Rainier really is as close as it looks. Fife covers roughly 5.7 square miles of land between the Puyallup River and Puget Sound.

Mission Statement:

The Fife Police Department partners with the community to strengthen mutual respect to ensure public safety for all and identify and solve problems and solve problems.

Fife is a safe community of choice for residents, businesses, and visitors.

• We are respectful.
• We value partnerships.
• We are innovative.

Multiple openings

Lateral applicants do not test through Public Safety Testing, instead you can apply directly by visiting the City of Fife job line to apply as a lateral Police Officer. Lateral applicants do not complete a written or physical agility test. Upon application screening, lateral applicants are scheduled for oral boards on an as‑need basis.

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as applications are received with oral board interviews conducted on an as‑needed basis Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

• Provide a variety of pro‑active police protection and other services to enforce the laws and ordinances of Fife and safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens.
• Drive patrol vehicle in an assigned area, observing for conditions and activities in which there appears to be potential or actual harm to persons or property, disruption of public order, or any other violation of law.
• Respond to observed or reported suspected or actual harmful or…