Salary : $63,142.97 - $80,356.72 Annually
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 23-00004
Department: Police
Division: PD AdminServices
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Come Join the City of Bellevue!
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Job Summary
The Bellevue Police Department is hiring Police Support Officers toprovide support to the Police Department in the areas of prisoner transport, taking crime reports, calls for assistance of a non-criminal nature, and other activities which do not require a fully commissioned officer.
Police Support Officers are uniformed, unarmed and partially commissioned to exercise physical restraint, assist with warrant service, and issue parking citations. They also drive non-emergency department vehicles. This position requires shift work and requires availability for all shifts.
Application Process: If you are interested in applying for the Bellevue Police Department, start with Public Safety Testing (PST) at:
All applications must first complete application and testing will be conducted by the Bellevue Police Department.
Once PST is complete, applications must be submitted electronically. Applications will be reviewed continuously while the posting is open.
Applicants must pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, and a psychological examination.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a physical agility test. They will receive additional initial training according to Police Department policy and continuing education throughout their careers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive into custody persons arrested by officers, complete arrest records, fingerprint the subject and transport to jail or maintain custody in a holding cell.
• Transport arrested subjects to and from court for trial or arraignment.
• Serve warrants to individuals already arrested and jailed by other jurisdictions.
• Keep booking room clean and adequately supplied with necessary forms and fingerprinting materials.
• Keeps holding cell clean and in good repair and ensure bedding is clean.
• Contact individuals in person, or by phone, at place of residence, or business and takes information regarding complaints or write appropriate incident or follow-up reports.
• Investigates non-injury private property accidents, writes appropriate reports and provides assistance to those involved; investigates and reports on parking complaints; provides traffic direction at accident scenes, community events, and broken traffic signals as needed.
• Insures that department vehicles receive regular maintenance by coordinating with city repair shops, including obtaining bids for service, transporting and retrieving vehicles. Ensure new vehicles are licensed, inventoried, and equipped for service. Keeps patrol vehicles adequately supplied and conducts periodic patrol vehicle inspections as determined by department policy or a supervisor.
• Reports to calls for assistance of a non-criminal nature (e.g., stalled vehicles, persons locked out of car or home, lost children or elderly persons).
• Receives property as evidence. Processes, packages, and books evidence into the property room.
• Assists with administrative duties related to vehicle impounds and vehicle transports.
• Processes crime scenes at request of sworn staff.
• Assists officers with gathering case follow-up information including, but not limited to, retrieval of evidence, security video recordings, and victim or witness written statements.
• Provide administrative support at crime scenes and other critical incident scenes including serving as an errand runner to gather food or other supplies.
• Conduct routine inspections of gas masks and other department equipment per department policy or at the direction of the Chief or his/her designee.
• Assists with the disposal of biohazard materials as determined by the Chief or his/her designee.
• Assist officers with administrative duties related to the execution of vehicle search warrants (i.e. acting as a scribe, packaging evidence).

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• The department mission and roles of officers and support personnel.
• The criminal justice system and associated terminology.
• Departmental policies and procedures and relevant laws.
• The limits of own authority.

Ability to:

• Stay calm and objective during emergency circumstances.
• Apply physical restraint techniques on persons in custody.
• Obtain cooperation from others.
• Relate to citizens' needs in a positive, professional manner.
• Investigate and evaluate situations; skill in noticing important details.
• Drive safely.

Skill in:

• Oral communication with others in clear, understandable terms.
• Listening and eliciting complete information from others quickly.
• Writing concise, accurate, and complete reports.
• Handling hostile or aggressive persons.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus good work record.
• Related criminal justice experience is preferred.
• Valid Washington State vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to recognize colors, and the ability to adjust focus.
• A physical agility test is required.

Honesty / Integrity
Honesty and Integrity are essential traits for a successful career in Law Enforcement. Any false statements, lack of candor, cheating, or failure to fully divulge requested information may result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.
PART 1 - Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident with the ability to read and write the English language.
• Obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to being hired.
• Successfully pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, and a psychological examination.
• Satisfactorily complete a medical examination per the Public Safety Civil Service Commission standards.

Education Requirement

• Provide proof of high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Vision Requirement
Applicant must have normal color vision. Applicant must have vision correctable to 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the lesser eye. Applicants wearing eyeglasses or hard contacts must have uncorrected vision no worse than 20/200 in each eye. Applicants wearing soft contacts must be able to:

• Provide verifiable documentation that soft contacts have been worn regularly for at least one (1) year prior to application
• Meets minimum vision acuity standards with soft contact lenses, and
• There are no indications of corneal damage, or conditions of the eye which might require discontinuation of soft contact use

Body Decoration
Visible body decorations such as: tattoos, brands, body art, or intentional
mutilation shall be covered while on duty. Wedding band tattoos on the left ring finger are permitted. The following body decorations are prohibited: Split or forked tongues; foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern; enlarged or stretched out holes in the ears; dental ornamentation; and visible piercings other than those in the ear(s) that present a professional image.
PART 2 - Automatic Disqualifiers
Drug Use
The use of illegal drugs referred to in this acknowledgement means the use of drugs which are unlawful under the provisions of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act in this state or its equivalent in any other jurisdiction. (Misuse of Prescription drugs will be reviewed on a case by case basis.) Simple possession of most of the following substances will be considered on a case by case basis and may be grounds for disqualification. Note that any use or abuse of drugs may be grounds for disqualification or contribute to rejection during the background investigation; these are merely the automatic disqualifiers. Please call the Personnel Services Unit before applying if you are unsure if the standard applies to you. The City of Bellevue is a Drug Free Workplace.
The following drug involvement will be disqualifying:
Usage

• Any use of heroin,
• Any possession or use of GHB or any other "date rape" drug, including giving it to others,
• Any use of any illegal drug within three years of application* (Excludes marijuana which is addressed below),
• Misuse of Prescription drugs will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Any use of marijuana, including legal marijuana derivatives, bi-products or concentrates, within 12 months of application.* Please note that while some states have decriminalized marijuana, it is still federally illegal and police officers are expected to adhere to all laws and regulations, on and off duty,
• Any use of illegal drugs or marijuana since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies),

Distribution/Manufacturing/Sales

• Any participation in, or allowing of, the manufacture, selling, offering to sell, cultivation, warehousing, distribution, holding or transporting for another, transporting for sale, or financing of any illegal drugs/narcotics within five years of application*, including extraction and concentration of THC oils from marijuana for the production of "honey", "wax", "dabs" or any other THC concentrate,
• Any distribution of illegal drugs or illegal distribution of marijuana since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies)

Forged/Abused Prescriptions

• Any prescription forgery, prosecuted, undetected or otherwise, within five years of application*

Criminal Violations - The following will be disqualifying:

• Any adult felony conviction.
• Any juvenile felony conviction within the past five years.
• Commission of any crime of violence, including domestic violence.
• Commission of any sexual offense within the past five years.
• Any conviction of a felony crime at any time while employed in any capacity with a Law Enforcement Agency (including volunteer, intern, and reserve positions).
• Any single theft of property or money in excess of $100 value within the past five years.

Traffic Record - Traffic violations that will be disqualifying include:

• Any criminal traffic conviction within the past 5 years. Violation examples include: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, or Hit & Run Driving.
• Suspension or revocation of your driver's license (for any traffic violations) within one (1) year of the date of employment application.

Financial Record Any willful failure to pay income tax or court ordered child support is
disqualifying.
Military Experience Must have an honorable discharge from the military.
PART 3 - Potential Disqualifiers
Criminal Relationships Applicant maintains an on-going relationship with individuals who have been convicted of felony crimes and/or who are reputed to be involved in recent or current felonious activity.
Criminal Violations An applicant's criminal record, including all arrests, prosecutions,
deferred prosecutions, "Alford" pleas, and non-conviction information will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Potential Disqualifiers include:

• Commission of a felony crime (non-conviction)
• Applicant has criminal proceedings pending or is under investigation for a crime.
• Applicant has been involved in significant misdemeanor activity.
• Applicant's history shows a pattern of thefts.
• poor decision making.

Employment Record An applicant's employment history, including a pattern of unexcused absences, discipline, any terminations, or leaving an employer in lieu of termination, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Financial Record An applicant's financial history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collection will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Please note that if you fail the oral board you will not be eligible to retest for one year from date of your first application.

All applications and testing will be conducted by the Bellevue Police Department. Applications must be submitted electronically The application process will remain open and applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis while the position is open.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Questions when requested and can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, commitment to employees, integrity, innovation and diversity, equity & inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
** Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment.**
The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!
Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.
The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:
Medical
Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).
Dental
Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.
Vision
Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:
More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).
Please note that the City does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program, and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan. Any social security benefits earned at other places of employment may be reduced because they are subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension Offset.
NOTE : This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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