Certified Entry Level Police Officer

Benefits

• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options.
• Paid holidays as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Employee Wellness Program in addition to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM

• Education (2% police-related Associate's degree; 4% Bachelor's or higher degree)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Longevity Pay starting after 5 years of service
• Overtime Opportunities
• Specialty Assignment Pay ranging from 5% to 7%
• Night Shift Differential - 2%
• Option to have Kelly Days and Holiday Bank paid out.

The City of Tukwila is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Performs investigative tasks, evaluates cases for leads and investigation direction; collects and preserves evidence; interrogates suspects and questions witnesses.
• Enforces traffic and parking regulations; directs traffic; makes detailed investigations and reports of traffic accidents.
• Determines when lawful search, seizure and arrest should be attempted; such actions may include a foot chase and/or vehicle pursuit, when necessary.
• Performs a variety of judicial assistance activities; including testifying in court and related activities required to enforce municipal and other laws and ordinances.
• Assists in departmental administrative and supervisory activities as assigned, including performing public relation assignments.
• Operates firearms in compliance with department rules.
• Cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles.
• Patrols designated area of city in police vehicle on assigned shift; foot patrol of districts as assigned.
• Completes special details as assigned by the Sergeant and prepares reports and documents to maintain a record of activities.
• Writes reports; maintains daily logs and other related reports.
• Serves warrants; makes arrests and transports prisoners to jail.
• Responds to and investigates citizens' complaints and provides service to citizens.
• Represents department by speaking at public meetings on special topics of interest or on law enforcement in general.

• Methods, principles and practices of law enforcement and crime prevention.
• The laws governing arrest, custody of prisoners, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergency situations in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to safely operate police vehicles.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with court officials, business persons, public organization representatives, attorneys, other law enforcement personnel and the general public; and
• Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Completion of a recognized police training academy or equivalent courses necessary to allow certification with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC).

• Must be twenty-one (21) years or older at time of employment;
• Must have been employed as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer and successfully completed a recognized police training academy or equivalent training and experience necessary to become certified through WSCJTC as a law enforcement officer;
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Washington State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state;
• Must read and write the English language;
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed;
• Must be able to pass a medical exam.

Formal application; review of education and experience; may include physical agility test and written examination; oral interview by a civil service selection panel; tentative…