Police Officer – Exceptional Entry Level

Richland, WA
Richland Police Department

Salary: $46.53 – $52.77 (Hourly)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or designee, performs police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of the citizens of Richland; responds to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detects, apprehends and arrest criminals; enforces the laws and ordinances of the City and performs a variety of specialized duties as assigned. Subject to 12-hour shifts, callback, standby and overtime as required.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Submit an online application, and attach a current resume and updated Personal History Statement (PHS) in PDF format.
  • Be a current full-time sworn police officer who works for another agency, and have worked less than two (2) continuous years (with no break in service for more than 24 months if not currently employed as a police officer).
  • Applicants must be certified via attendance of the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the CJTC, or an equivalent academy approved by CJTC*, within two (2) years of submitting application (Military, Corrections, Federal and Reserve Officer training, along with any other training not approved by CJTC, is not accepted).
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license upon hire date (out of state applicants must obtain within two months).
  • All candidates must have a current police officer certification or equivalent (decertification in any State could be cause for disqualification).
  • Twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application.
  • U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient.
  • Satisfactorily complete field training provided by the Richland Police Department, in which methods, procedures and techniques of law enforcement work are presented by field training officers, before completion of probationary period.

Preferred Requirements:

  • AA or BA Degree in police science, law, criminal justice or related field preferred.
  • Completion of basic training academy, and previously sworn officer experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in Washington state.
  • Bi-Lingual a plus.

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