Police Officer

Port Angeles, WA
Port Angeles Police Department

Salary: $83,334.04 – $99,235.74 annually ($40.0640 – $47.709 per hour).

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, maintains public law and order, protects life and property, prevents crimes, conducts investigations concerning unlawful activity, apprehends violators of the law, and assists citizens in solving problems.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs arrest and searches relative to law enforcement activities in accord with applicable laws governing such activities.
  • Protects the public’s rights under the law.
  • Patrols assigned areas of the City on foot, in a patrol vehicle or on a bicycle, observing unlawful activity and taking corrective action as necessary.
  • Investigates incidents and prepares necessary reports to required standards. This includes preparing reports on police activity, taking measurements, making diagrams, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and other related activity.
  • Performs traffic control and enforces traffic laws.
  • Assists the public by giving directions, answering questions and seeking solutions to problems brought to the officer’s attention.
  • Operates a patrol vehicle equipped with a police radio, radar unit, emergency lights, and siren.
  • Enforces DUI laws and processes intoxicated drivers in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
  • Prepares detailed police reports of crimes and collects evidence in accordance with department standards. Maintains a proper evidence chain.
  • Coordinates various work activities with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Provides courtroom testimony as required.
  • Performs public relations work as assigned.
  • Participates in and actively supports department community oriented policing philosophies and related programs.
  • Detains, arrests, transports, and processes prisoners.

Requirements:

  • Must be a minimum of 21-years of age at time of hire and a United States citizen.
  • Associates degree or equivalent 90-quarter credits, or 60-semester credits are required at the time of hire. (Transcripts may be requested and verified)
  • Bachelor’s degree with coursework in criminal justice and public service experience is preferred.
  • An applicant must have completed preliminary testing with www.publicsafetytesting.com and requested their testing results to be sent to the City of Port Angeles before they will be put on the Eligibility List.
  • Other necessary skills: excellent communication skills and good physical experience.
  • Must pass a background investigation, polygraph and psychological examination, and pre-employment physical examination prior to hire.
  • Must have a good driving record and valid Washington State driver’s license at the time.
  • Must have no felony criminal convictions or any other conviction that would disqualify a successful applicant. See special employment requirements.
  • Must be willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and holidays in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation.
  • Must successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Academy (or equivalency academy), a 14-week Field Training program, and a 12-month probationary period following the completion of the State academy.