Lateral Police Officer

Salary: $6,161 – $8,024/month

Position Summary:

Under regular supervision, perform police services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Ellensburg Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.

Essential Functions:

• Arrest persons with or without a warrant and advise them of constitutional rights; conduct full searches of arrested persons; conduct frisk and/or pat downs; handcuff suspects or prisoners; seize contraband, weapons and stolen property from suspects; request verification of warrants before execution and execute arrest warrants; inspect patrol vehicle for weapons and contraband (e.g., before and after prisoner transport)
• Subdue physically attacking person or person resisting arrest; use weaponless defense tactics; grip person tightly to prevent escape; disarm violent armed suspect; pull person out of vehicle who is resisting arrest; break up fights between two or more persons
• Conduct motor vehicle enforcement; stop vehicles to investigate, warn, cite or arrest occupants; execute felony motor vehicle stop; arrest DUI suspects; investigate State reportable motor vehicle accidents
• Use deadly force; draw weapon to protect self or third party; discharge firearm at person; fire weapon in combat (not including training); fire a weapon in dark environment with flashlight in one hand; participate in firearms training; clean and inspect firearms
• Engage in high-speed pursuit driving in congested area and/or on open road; engage in high speed response driving in congested area, on open road, and or off road; operate police vehicle on ice and/or snow covered road
• Provide emergency assistance; take protective custody of individuals experiencing mental health crisis and/or are unstable as needed for their own protection; administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), mouth-tomouth resuscitation, and/or AED electric shock to unresponsive/unconscious person; apply basic first aid to control bleeding,; talk with persons attempting to commit suicide and encourage them to stop their attempt; use protective gear to prevent contact with infectious diseases; intercede in domestic disputes to resolve, maintain peace, protect person, etc.

Requirements:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of appointment, a valid Washington State Driver’s License without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (or Police Officer Standards and Training) certification or equivalent within one (1) year of appointment
• BAC card within one (1) year of appointment
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment
• Radar certified, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment
• Current and valid Washington State Peace Officer Certification granted by The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission within one (1) year of appointment.
• Applicants must agree to a credit check and be in good credit standing having no debts currently assigned to collections with a history that reflects no pattern of credit instability. The applicant must not have a pending garnishment or judgement which may cause undue hardship while employed with this agency, with the exception of child support. The hiring authority shall determine the status of applicant’s credit history on a case-by-case basis.
• Commissioned police officers must successfully complete all necessary training in accordance with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and EPD requirements and participate in ongoing training
• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.