Police Department Volunteer

Description

The Tukwila Police Department is seeking members of the Tukwila community who are interested in volunteering with the police department hiring process as members of an interview panel for selection of Police Department staff. The goal of law enforcement recruitment and hiring is not just to hire enough staff to fill vacancies, but to hire individuals that share our values and sense of service.

Selecting the right individuals to join our law enforcement team and Tukwila Community is critical in meeting the public safety needs of our community. Interview panels will consist of both commissioned officers and community members. Law enforcement applicants for interviews are selected following the City of Tukwila Civil Service rules in compliance with RCW 41.12. Law Enforcement applicants are invited to attend interview panels based on the number of current openings.

Those who successfully complete the interview process are placed on the Civil Service eligibility list and are then eligible for an interview with the Chief of Police.

You must complete the Tukwila Police Department Hiring Process NEOGov Application and meet the below selection criteria:

City of Tukwila community member

• Must not have any felony convictions
• Submit to a criminal records check

Serve as panelists during police staff pre-employment interviews. Volunteers will provide community input on candidates.

The Chief seeks to leverage the knowledge, experiences, perspectives, and civic spirit of the Hiring Process Volunteers. The Volunteers are valuable components to Tukwila’s Police Department’s community policing strategy. Members will be selected by the Chief of Police for their professionalism, integrity, and commitment to community. The Chief of Police reserves the right to make the final determination regarding membership selection.

Interviews take place Monday through Friday, during standard business hours. Typically, interviews will only be scheduled on one day of the week as needed. This position is a seasonal/temporary position and Non-PERS or benefits eligible. This position is limited to no more than 1040 hours in a 12-month period. Please fill out Supplemental Questions to apply.

01 In what ways are you connected to the City of Tukwila and for how long?
02 Why do you want to serve as a panelist on the City of Tukwila’s Police pre-employment interviews?
03 How do you perceive the role of the Tukwila Police Department?
04 What are your interests, experiences, and background?
05 Can you commit to availability during business hours?
06 All interview panel members are required to pass a criminal background check absent of any felony convictions or recent crimes of moral turpitude prior to their acceptance. As part of this application process, I hereby give my consent to the Tukwila Police Department to perform that check.