Police Officer – Lateral

Redmond, WA
Redmond Police Department

Salary: $101,844.00 – $117,936.00 Annually.

Closing Date: 12/31/2024.

Position Summary:

Provided quality customer service to the community and internal department members as well as provides emergency aid, security and protection to the citizens of Redmond by patrolling business and residential areas, responding to requests for information and assistance, investigating criminal activity, engaging in long-term solution oriented activities which enhance the safety and well being of residents and otherwise ensuring the proper enforcement of laws and regulations. Provides formal and informal leadership on a daily basis and creates a positive work environment for organizational members.

Essential Functions:

  1. Each of the following duties is an implied ability.
  2. Patrols an assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state and city laws and regulations. Officers are responsible for analyzing conditions in assigned area(s) and throughout the City and developing community shared solutions to problems or conditions which adversely affect the safety and well being of citizens. Officers work on long term problem solving methods working with department members, citizens, businesses, and other city department members.
  3. Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles. Monitors businesses for liquor law violations. Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary. Disperses unruly crowds at public gatherings.
  4. Determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action, such as making arrests and transporting prisoners. Searches prisoners, collects personal effects and assures proper receipting and safeguarding of personal effects.
  5. Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations. Administers first aid and requests medical service. Performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family disputes. Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances. Assists persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
  6. Prepares a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, accidents, offenses, and damage to property; assists in receiving, searching, booking, fingerprinting and supervising prisoners.
  7. Performs investigative assignments on major cases and cases involving narcotics or juveniles. Conducts investigations of suspected illegal activity or follow-up investigations of criminal cases. Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects and submits progress reports on cases under investigation. Collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.
  8. Appears in court, and is available to testify, in matters which the officer has knowledge of.
  9. Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment. Attends conferences and trainings and programs to increase knowledge and skills in law enforcement.
  10. Prepares and maintains legible, concise and understandable activity logs and other related or similar types of information as a personal reference record of incidents and details.
  11. Maintains department equipment and vehicles and assists motorists by calling for repair service or giving directions as a community relations function.
  12. Checks business and private property for security. Investigates such conditions as open doors, broken windows, vehicles parked in suspicious places.

Requirements:

  • Must have high school diploma or GED certificate and:
  • Be employed as a full-time, sworn, law enforcement officer for a minimum of 24 months within the last five years,
  • Ability to obtain state certification from the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission or other accredited certifying agency within fifteen (15) months of appointment.
  • Must meet required physical and medical standards and all civil service requirements.
  • Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license upon hire; out-of-state hires must have a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license within Washington’s required timelines.
  • Be at least 21 years of age when the eligibility list is certified.
  • United States citizenship or be a lawful permanent resident.
  • Successfully pass Redmond Police Department Background Investigation.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to be furnished upon job offer, absent an approved accommodation.