Police Officer – Lateral

Bothell, WA
Bothell Police Department

Salary
$90,888.60 – $118,670.64 Annually

Position Description

The Bothell Police Department is looking for qualified and experienced Police Officers who embody uncompromising integrity, courage, compassion, leadership and creativity. Successful candidates will be dedicated professionals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others on a daily basis. Applicants should have a desire to seek knowledge and a willingness to learn and grow. We are also looking for individuals who embrace diversity and understand why the inclusion of all races and backgrounds is an important value for our organization and community.

General Responsibilities

  • Police Officers are expected to perform conscientiously, proficiently and independently, any and all patrol assignments and duties of a regular patrol officer (or special assignments when so assigned). Individuals are responsible for recognizing the importance placed on law enforcement activities by the public and for tactful and courteous treatment of all citizens. Police officers are also responsible for assigned police vehicles and other equipment of the Police Department.
  • Police work involves the potential for personal injury and individuals must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies.
  • Individuals assigned to work as Detectives may be assigned to perform all authorized activities related to criminal investigations. Work is normally performed in accordance with established policies and procedures but with the application of considerable judgment and latitude in handling all types of investigations, emergency situations, analyzing cases, interpreting and applying the law, and in preparing thorough and accurate cases for court.
  • Patrol and criminal investigation assignments are normally performed in accordance with departmental policies, rules, standard operating practice and established precedent, with matters requiring deviation normally referred to next higher command level for decision or direction.
  • Individuals may be assigned to special law enforcement activities such as non-routine investigations, surveillance, juvenile matters that call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually attained through considerable training and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

  • United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident.
  • Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age by certification date of eligibility list.
  • High school graduate with an Associate degree in Law Enforcement preferred.
  • Satisfactory completion of medical exam and drug screen by a licensed physician to ensure that no physical, emotional, sensory or mental conditions exist which could preclude individuals from performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid State of Washington Driver’s License.
  • Driving record free of significant or serious moving violations.
  • Personal record free of any crimes or convictions for crimes involving moral character such as theft, dishonesty, or history of regular usage of illegal/illicit drugs, etc. as stated in Civil Service regulations.
  • Successful completion of oral, psychological and polygraph tests as prescribed by the Police Civil Service Commission.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a Basic Law Enforcement School Certificate issued by the State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission. Out of state candidates, who have previously certified in another state, must pass the CJTC equivalency examination.
  • Ability to satisfactorily complete field training in which methods, procedures and techniques of law enforcement work are presented by field training officers.

Lateral Officer Minimum Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications listed, the following minimum qualifications apply to lateral entry officers:

  • Must have been employed as full-time law enforcement officers with a civilian law enforcement agency within the last twenty-four (24) months. That employment must have lasted a minimum of one year. Applicants shall have successfully completed probation and possess current basic certification upon application from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC), which can be obtained by successfully completing the WSCJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
  • Out of state candidates, who have been previously certified in another state, must pass the WSCJTC equivalency examination.