Police Officer – Entry Level

Colfax, WA
Colfax Police Department

Salary: $40.44 – $53.13

Essential Functions:

  • Enforce Local, State and Federal laws
  • Investigate reports of criminal activity
  • Investigate traffic accidents
  • Compose and file written reports
  • Patrols jurisdictional area in vehicle and on foot and observes and detects suspicious and criminal activity and investigates as necessary
  • Gathers evidential materials at scenes of criminal activity and accidents and at other scenes where evidence collection is necessary
  • Renders first aid and other emergency assistance
  • Serves warrants, makes arrest, transports criminals, testifies in court
  • Receives duty assignments and performs work independently using judgement and initiative in applying law enforcement procedures
  • Available for emergency response as assigned
  • Answer radio call for emergency responses as assigned
  • Performs specialized duties as assigned by the Chief of Police
  • Comply with city Personnel Manual

Requirements:

  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • United States Citizen
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • No criminal record or automatic disqualifiers as outlined in Civil Service Rules
  • Complete Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy or equivalency
  • Any qualifications mandated by Civil Service Commission
  • One (1) year probation