Police Officer

Job Overview

The city of Westport (WA) is seeking entry and lateral Police Officer applicants!

The Police Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety and enforcing laws within the community. This position requires a dedicated individual who is committed to protecting life and property, preventing crime, and ensuring the safety of citizens. Officers will be involved in patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and conducting investigations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a sense of integrity, and the ability to work collaboratively with community members.

Entry Level (no LE experience in the last 24 months or current peace officer certification): You must apply through www.publicsafetytesting.com by selecting Westport (WA) as an agency, then selecting a testing date. Once the PST test have been passed they will send them to our agency for review and we will reach out.

Lateral applicants (minimum 1 year of LE experience or CJTC/POST graduate): may submit their applications directly through:

www.ci.westport.wa.us/residents/employment/current_vacancies.php#outer-83

and completing the application, personal history statement, and waiver to permit background investigation (all three required).

Duties

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect criminal activity.
• Respond promptly to calls for service, emergencies, and incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations of crimes, including gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations.
• Enforce traffic laws and regulations; issue citations as necessary.
• Engage with the community to build trust and foster positive relationships.
• Utilize surveillance and patrol techniques to monitor suspicious activities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of applicable state and federal laws as well as municipal ordinances. Demonstrate the ability to apply them in the course of your duties.

Skills

• Proficient in report writing to document incidents accurately.
• Strong understanding of criminal investigation techniques.
• Ability to operate a vehicle safely under various conditions; valid driver's license required.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with the public and other law enforcement personnel.
• Understanding of law enforcement principles and practices.

Candidates must be prepared to undergo rigorous training and background checks as part of the extensive hiring process. A detailed background check is required to include a personal history statement, psychological screening, polygraph examination and medical screening. Entry-level applicants who are accepted must pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center's (CJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA). After completion of the academy, new officers must complete their training with field training officers and evaluation in the field.

Lateral applicants must also pass a field training evaluation similar to entry-level applicants. Out of state or non-BLEA certified officers will have to complete the CJTC's BLEA equivalency training program, which is completed after hire.

Additional Benefits:

• Teamsters retirement pension (additional to LEOFF 2), both employee and city contribute per hour.
• Teamsters Retirement Health and Welfare, (retiree health insurance). Employees are vested after 5 years of service.
• Education incentive bonus: AA= 2% and BA = 4%.
• Tuition (including books) reimbursement for up to $4,000/yr. Courses must relate to law enforcement and be at an accredited institution.
• Longevity pay, tops out after 2.5 years or less.
• The Westport Police Department recognizes your prior service, lateral applicants receive 1 credit year for 1 prior year of applicable service.
• Longevity applies to pay step placement and vacation accrual rate.
• Shift differential pay.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 2 "Floater" holidays that employees may use as desired.
• Vacation, sick, compensatory (overtime as leave), and bereavement leave.
• Take home patrol vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,244.00 - $89,880.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Rotating shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Westport, WA 98595 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Westport, WA 98595: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,244 - $89,880