Police Officer

Position: Police Officer (Exceptional Hire)
The Tacoma Police Department is recruitingin-state
Police Officer candidates (Exceptional Hire).

NOTE: a Police Officer applicant is determined to be an "Exceptional Hire" candidate if they have successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission law enforcement academy
AND meet the other minimum qualifications for this classification - see below.

Candidates hired from this exam will be placed at step 2 ($51.68)* in the hiring range. Please note, step placement is at the discretion of the hiring authority and is subject to change at any time.

A Police Officer is responsible for crime prevention, criminal apprehension, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances. This is general duty and investigatory police work involving the protection of life, property and preservation of peace. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies.

Employees may be assigned to work on special assignments that call upon specialized ability and knowledge usually attained through experience as a uniformed Police Officer. All assignments in this class involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision.

Physical requirements include above-average physical endurance in running, climbing, and lifting as well as good balance, hearing, and vision.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences.

Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

Transforming Tacoma
The Tacoma Police Department is a proud participant in Transforming Tacoma; actively working to develop pragmatic, specific recommendations and reforms that the Tacoma Police Department and theCity of Tacomacan implement to strengthen the Tacoma Police Department’srelationship with Tacoma’scommunity; ensure that the Tacoma Police Department’s activities and operations are safe, just, effective, lawful, and consistent with national, best, emerging,andtransformationalpractices. For more information about this effort, please visit the Transforming Tacoma website.Minimum

Qualifications

• Reside in Washington State;
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident
• Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
• Less than two (2) years of experience as a fully commissioned law enforcement officer in the state of Washington, with no more than a 24-month break in service. NOTE: Non-patrol sworn officer experience, such as jail/corrections/court, or dispatch, does not count toward the required experience in calculating the total months of post-commissioned experience.
• Successful completion of law enforcement academy training atthe Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission

NOTE:Applicants who failed probation, were terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, are about to be terminated, or would not be considered for rehire by their former department or agency, arenotbe eligible for an exceptional hire position.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Current possession of a Washington State Peace Officer Certification
• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR card upon hire with maintenance thereafter, not required to apply

• Understanding of the principals, practices, and procedures used in police work
• Up-to-date knowledge of State, County and City laws and ordinances, recent legislation, and…