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Police Officer - Lateral

Job in Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington, 98273, USA
Listing for: City of Mount Vernon
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Government
    Police Officer
  • Law/Legal
    Police Officer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 USD Yearly USD 25000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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

Responsibilities:

  • 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…
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