Police Officer

Kittitas, WA
Kittitas Police Department

Pay Range: $4,229.46 – $6,068.35

NATURE OF WORK: Under direction of the Chief of Police; or designee, maintains public law and order, protects life and property in the City of Kittitas through enforcement of Federal standards, State laws, and local City Codes and Ordinances. Performs routine regular patrols throughout the community, criminal deterrence, and crisis intervention. As a police officer in the city of Kittitas, the candidate will be expected to work alone at times, with minimum supervision, and must be available to work rotating shifts as needed. Candidate will also be expected to be on call at times, and be available for responding to after-hours emergencies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The following are not inclusive of all tasks required for this position.

  • All officers must be able to perform their functions and duties in accordance with established policies, mission, goals, vision, values, and practices.
  • Performs arrests, detains, interviews, searches, and transports person’s, relative to law enforcement activities in accord with applicable laws governing such activities.
  • Protects the public’s Constitutional rights under the law.
  • Patrols the City on foot, or in a patrol vehicle, taking corrective action as necessary, or appropriate.
  • Investigates incidents in a timely manner and prepares necessary paperwork to required standards. This includes preparing detailed police reports on police activity, taking measurements, collecting and processing evidence, making diagrams.
  • Assists the public when needed by giving directions, answering questions and seeking solutions to problems brought to the officers’ attention.
  • Operates a patrol vehicle equipped with a police radio, radar unit, emergency lights, and siren.
  • Enforces DUI, and traffic related laws, processes intoxicated drivers in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
  • Provides assistance and law enforcement services to the local schools.
  • Coordinates various work activities with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Provides courtroom testimony as required.
  • Performs public relations, community policing, and participates in community events as assigned.
  • Functions as primary officer related to City Code violations.
  • Ability to respond to, and secure the scene of violent, or criminal activity.
  • Willingness and ability to provide first aid, or use of force; as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police, or supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: Be at least 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, or lawful permanent resident with a high school diploma or G.E.D., and be able to read, write and speak English. Must have no prior felony convictions, or any other convictions that would disqualify a successful applicant from carrying a firearm. No recent involvement or history of controlled substance, or illegal drug use. Must satisfactorily complete a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, must pass a background investigation, and a medical screening. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s license. Must successfully pass the Washington State Police Academy, and successfully complete the Field Training Program, as well as a twelve-month probationary period. Must meet the requirements to pass a standard physical fitness, and agility test.

LATERAL OFFICER REQUIREMENTS: Must have successfully completed a Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Washington State or another recognized state. If certified in another state, must be able to successfully complete the Washington State Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy within 6 months of hire. Must have a minimum of two years post academy, full-time law enforcement experience, within the last 36 months. Must have a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier.

Must pass a polygraph, psychological examination, medical screening; to include hearing, and vision testing, and must pass a background.

Must be willing to work any shift assigned to include weekends, and holidays. Must successfully complete the agency FTO program, and a 12-month probationary period.