Lateral Police Officer

Salary: $87,780.00 – $116,496.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of public safety work providing emergency aid, security, and protection to the community’s citizens.

General direction and oversight are provided by the assigned Shift Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

1. Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values: Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equity – Leadership – Community
2. Employees of the Police Department are expected to model and foster the Department’s core values: Service – Pride – Integrity and Return with Honor in all endeavors.
3. Patrol assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State and City laws and regulations.
4. Observe report and act upon conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings and residences for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles. Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.
5. Determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action, such as making arrests and transporting prisoners. Searches prisoners, collects personal effects, and assures proper receipting and safeguarding of personal effects.
6. Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations. Administers first aid and requests medical service. Performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations such a family dispute. Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances. Assists persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
7. Prepares a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, accidents offenses, and damage to property.
8. Performs investigative assignments on serious crimes; conducts interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects; submits progress reports on cases under investigation; collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.
9. Appears in court and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge.
10. Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
11. Prepares and maintains legible, concise, and understandable incident reports.
12. May perform special assignments related to investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, school resource, K-9, or SWAT.
13. May assist in the training of new officers and reservists.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Applicants must successfully pass a written, physical ability and oral examination prior to a conditional offer of employment.
• A polygraph, medical and psychological series of exams must also be passed with acceptable results.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age;
• A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;
• Possess valid State driver’s license and proof of good driving record; first aid and CPR certification; a background investigation must verify no prior criminal conviction or activity.
• Must successfully complete the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission Academy during an initial eighteen-month trial service period.
• An Associates and/or bachelor’s degree desirable. Bilingual in Spanish.