Entry Level Police Officer

Salary: $6,840 – $8,731 monthly

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the protection of life and property of the citizens of Hoquiam by the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances of the City of Hoquiam and the State of Washington. The work performed consists of assigned patrol, preliminary complaint investigation, and traffic regulation duties. Police work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergency situations. Assignments, general instructions, and special instructions are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports, observations, discussion, and evaluation reports.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols an area of the city, in a patrol car or on foot, to handle calls for service, prevent and discover criminal acts, apprehend offenders, and to enforce vehicle and traffic laws.
• Responds to and resolve complaints involving victims of crimes, automobile accidents, and other calls for assistance.
• Prepares written reports relating to investigated cases, complaints, and shift activities.
• Administers first aid as needed, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, and makes arrests.
• Testifies as a witness in court.
• Conducts accident investigations; provides first aid for injured; takes safeguards to prevent further accidents; interviews involved parties and witnesses; takes statements; examines vehicles, roadways, traffic controls, and obstructions to view; clears obstructions and records data; and prepares detailed accident reports.
• Performs varied duties such as traffic control; police protection at fires, parades, processions, and sporting events; controls school crossing traffic; and checks and reports on deficient streetlights, signs, and road surfaces.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Ability to meet physical, medical and background standards for police officers as established by the City (in accordance with the Police Academy standards required by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission).
• 21 years of age at time of
• United States Citizen or Legal
• A valid Washington state Driver’s License upon hire and acceptable driving
• Background investigation by the Police Department (criminal activity, employment history, credit history, driving record).