Police Officer – Entry Level and Lateral

The Black Diamond Police Department is committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our citizens through proactive policing and demonstration of our core values. We value integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork. Integrity will always be first on that list and our top priority.
All Department members are dedicated to maintaining the high quality of life for Black Diamond residents, businesses, and visitors. The high standards you expect from the Black Diamond Police Department we strive to not only achieve, but exceed.

SUMMARY:
The Police Officer is seen as the vital ingredient in meeting the goal of providing quality police services to the Community of Black Diamond. Police officers serve as the most common link to the citizens as both representatives of the Police Department and the City. Because of this, it is incumbent that police officers representing this agency provide quality enforcement (traditional policing) as well as personal service and compassion to the community at large (community policing).

GENERAL PURPOSE:
To enforce the ordinances of the City of Black Diamond, the laws of the City of Black Diamond as well as the State of Washington and the United States of America, where applicable. The police officer is equally important in empowering the community and providing a stable environment for those living in the community.