What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Police Officer position at City of Auburn, WA?

Salary : $92,861.28 - $110,682.00 Annually

Location : Auburn, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Police

Division : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : POL

Position Details

THE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING!

We're recruiting Lateral Police Officers...

OUR CITY

The City of Auburn is home to over 90,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce. The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members. Auburn is also home to hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.

OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT The Auburn Police Department is committed to building a positive, proactive partnership with the citizens of Auburn and strives to be a premier law enforcement agency that is trusted, supported, and respected. The department is comprised of 150 staff to include : Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, (5) Commanders, (13) Sergeants, (108) Officers / Detectives, (16) Non-Commissioned staff, a Crime Analyst, Public Information Officer, Wellness Program Designer, and (3) Administrative Assistants.

Our community is policed by professional officers who are not afraid to bravely stand up to danger and adversity. Officers serve with a noble purpose and make decisions based on trust and honesty. All employees of the Auburn Police Department are committed to providing exceptional customer service to the citizens we serve.

POSITION DETAILS

This position is responsible for general police work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, maintenance of order, and prevention and investigation of crimes. Work involves a substantial element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies. All assignments in this class involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision.

This position is represented by the Police Officers Guild and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is effective 1 / 1 / 22 - 12 / 31 / 2024.

Salary based on our 2024 pay schedule for police officers. The rates are subject to change once the collective bargaining negotiations have been finalized for the 2025-2027 contract period.

Primary Duties

Listed below are some of the job duties and responsibilities. To see a full list, please

Responds to emergency and routine calls for service.

Performs computer inquiries from the patrol vehicle and stationary terminals.

Thoroughly and clearly documents incidents and actions by writing reports, field interview cards, and daily logs.

Patrols assigned areas; patrols business districts and residential neighborhoods to provide an element of safety through obvious visibility; looks for crimes or potential crimes in progress; prevents crimes, as necessary.

Acts as a primary investigator of all crimes occurring with assigned areas; makes arrests when warranted; may use varying degrees of physical force to overcome resisting suspects and to protect oneself and / or others from injury.

Pursues fleeing suspects on foot and in vehicles; performs rescue and pursuit operations, which may involve quickly entering and exiting patrol vehicles; climbing over and pulling oneself up and over obstacles; jumping down from elevated obstacles; climbing through openings; jumping; and using physical force to gain entry through barriers.

Takes immediate action to remedy hazards and protect life and property; must be able to physically hear conversations, instructions, and common warnings; must have adequate vision to effectively perform police functions, even during the evening and in times of low light.

Investigates and / or handles complaints including, but not limited to, family disputes, juvenile disputes, and mentally challenged persons; provides basic first aid and resuscitation to injured people.

Must be prepared and capable of physical exertion to protect themselves and provide immediate life-saving measures to others.

Stops traffic violators and takes appropriate action; identifies suspicious individuals and questions their activities; apprehends violators and offenders of the law, sometimes involving a substantial element of danger.

Attempts to tactfully diffuse any verbal or physical abuse, which may occur while performing work assignments; endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of suspects and others in the work environment.

Communicates effectively orally and in writing, even in court and other formal settings.

Minimum Qualifications

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Must be a Basic Law Enforcement Training graduate or equivalent as accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Visit for more information.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient

Be at least 20-1 / 2 years of age at the time of application and must be 21 years of age by date of hire

Be able to fluently read and write the English language using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Be able to meet all Civil Service Rules and Regulations, including the physical requirements listed in Rule 21.01

Possess a valid driver's license

Qualify quarterly for firearms; CPR certification annually; BAC verifier certification

Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation; polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, credit check, and a medical physical, including a drug-screening test

Must be able to qualify for Access Certification

Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy, if applicable, within a timeframe required by state law

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS :

To see a list of automatic disqualifiers,

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City

Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans

Annual paid vacation as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Note; Laterals receive a front load of 40 hours of vacation upon hire.

Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period

Note : Laterals receive an additional front load of 40 hours of sick leave upon hire.

Paid holidays as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

VEBA ( tax-free health savings account)

Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan

Deferred Compensation plan options; both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) plan options

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

20,000 LATERAL HIRING BONUS!

TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM

Officers have opportunities to receive the following additional compensation and pay incentives :

Education (4% police-related Associate's degree; 6% Bachelor's or higher degree) effective on hire date!

Longevity Pay starting after 5 years of service

Overtime opportunities

Bilingual Pay (certification required)

Specialty Assignment pay ranging from 1% to 6%

FTO, SWAT, Bicycle patrol, Traffic / Motors, Collision Reconstruction, K9, Defensive Tactics, School Resource Officer, Detective (Property and Major Crimes), Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Regional Task Force (VNET & TNET), Hostage Negotiator, Community Response Team (CRT), Training / Accreditation Coordinator, and TAC Officer (Basic LE Academy).

And more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please CLICK HERE!

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community. The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit :

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after the Oral Examination, a thorough pre-employment background investigation will be conducted which will include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, finances, and driving record. Additional background testing will include a suitability assessment, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, pre-employment medical exam including a drug screening, and a Chief's Interview.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and / or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact Terry Mendoza, HR Analyst / Civil Service Examiner, by email at or by phone at 253-876-1944.

Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details :

Are you a United State Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient?

Do you meet the minimum age requirement to apply for this position as posted in the job announcement?

Are you a graduate of a municipal or regional Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy, or equivalent as accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission?

Are you currently a commissioned police officer?

Do you have full-time experience as a sworn, paid municipal, county, state, or federal police officer within the last four years?

Have you had a break in service in your law enforcement career for more than two (2) years but less than five (5) years?

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