Police Officer – Public Safety Testing

Pasco, WA
Pasco Police Department

Salary: $89,627.20 – $108,950.40 Annually.

Position Summary:

Police Officers are assigned to patrol duty or other special assignments necessary to maintain public peace and order, to protect life and property, to prevent crime, to apprehend suspected violators of the law, and otherwise to assure the enforcement of State laws and City ordinances under the jurisdiction of the office of the Chief of Police.

Essential Functions:

  • Develops solutions to problems and improves quality of life where possible.
  • Develops partnerships with individual citizens, group and area representatives.
  • Responsible for tactful and courteous treatment of all citizens.
  • Provides general information on laws and ordinances; explains process of filing a formal complaint; directs citizens to appropriate authorities as necessary.
  • Prepares and writes a variety of reports and records, such as reports on arrest, property evidence, impound, accidents, offenses, damages to property, and results on investigations.
  • Serves and enforces civil process issued by the courts to include restraining orders, orders for protection, not contact orders, anti-harassment orders, and subpoenas; serves arrest and search warrants.
  • Takes command at scene of crime or accident until relieved by a superior officer; administers first aid and requests medical service as necessary; takes statements, interviewing victims and witnesses; assesses situations and determines appropriate response; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances, including taking photographs and measurements; documents evidence.
  • Reports traffic hazards and directs pedestrians and vehicular traffic flow when necessary; disburses unruly crowds at public gatherings.
  • Observes, reports and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger.
  • Patrols assigned geographical areas in the City by car or on foot or other means to aid in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state, and City criminal and traffic laws and regulations.
  • Performs stake-outs or undercover operations to obtain sufficient evidence to prosecute or identify principal participants perpetrating a crime.
  • Physically detains law violators or those who may be resisting arrest which may require physically subduing a suspect.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Valid Washington State driver license.
  • Must be 21 years of age of at time of appointment.
  • Must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at time of appointment.
  • Obtain Basic Law Enforcement Certification with the State of Washington in accordance with Washington State law.