What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Police Officer position at City of Bellevue?
The City of Bellevue Police Department 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 Bellevue. Take a look at what our department is about at: https://joinbellevuepd.com/
Our Mission - To provide a safe place to live, work, and visit through quality law enforcement practices delivered by dedicated professionals. We focus our efforts and resources to Reduce Crime, Reduce the Fear of Crime, and Enhance the Quality of Life for all who call Bellevue home.
Our Guiding Principles - Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Service
We support the mission of city government by consistently contributing to our community's reputation as a safe and vibrant place to live, work and visit.
An experienced (lateral) police officer is defined as a Police Officer:
- Who possess a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the State of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission,
- Who has two (2) or more years of consecutive of police experience.
- Patrols a designated area of the city in a radio-equipped vehicle, on a motorcycle, or on foot to preserve law and order, prevent or discover the commission of crime, and enforce motor vehicle regulations.
- Answers calls and complaints involving emergencies, automobile accidents, criminal complaints, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
- Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, makes arrests, and transports suspects.
- Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make the proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
- Acts as jailer or bailiff; serves warrants when assigned.
- Gives information to the public regarding laws and ordinances.
- Appears in court, gives testimony, and presents evidence as necessary.
- Administers first aid in emergency situations.
- Prepares detailed written reports of investigations.
- Performs related work as required.
- Supervision Received and Exercised:
- Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise discretion in meeting emergencies.
- Assignments and instructions are received from superior officers who review work methods and results, monitor activities, and evaluate accomplishments through personal interview, personal inspection, and review of written reports covering assigned activities.
Applicant must meet the following requirement to be considered for exceptional officer position:
- Who possess a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the State of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, and
- Has at least two consecutive (2) years of police experience, with no more than six months break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department.
- Be at least 21 years of age with the ability to read and write fluently in English and either:
- a US Citizen or
- lawful permanent resident or
- a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
- Ability to read and write in the English language fluently.
- Must be in excellent physical condition.
- Possess, or be able to obtain and retain, a 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.
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.
In addition to the benefits overview on the second tab, Police Officers are also eligible for the following benefits:
- Hiring Bonus eligibility: No more than six months break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department.
- Successful lateral candidates may be eligible for $16,000.00 hiring bonus.
- Successful lateral candidates may be eligible for moving expenses for up to $7,500 for documented moving expenses if relocating from Out-of-State.
- Education incentive
- 4% premium pay for 10 specialty job assignments.
- Workout while on duty (three hours per week)
- Comprehensive Quartermaster program that supplies equipment, uniform, and weapons
- Generous professional development and training opportunities (Over 140 hours / year)
- Tuition reimbursement program for bachelor's degree in an approved field of study.
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Drug Usage | Drug Use: The City of Bellevue is a Drug Free Workplace. 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.
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Salary : $100,260 - $128,403