Police Officer- Lateral

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age at time of testing/hire.
• Prior law enforcement experience as a police officer.
• Pass oral Interviews, medical exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, background check-investigation.
• Currently certified as a WA. State Peace Officer and/or can attended the W.S.C.J.T.C. Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy to obtain proper certification as a WA. State Certified Peace Officer.

• Provide equal and impartial enforcement of all state, local and other applicable laws and ordinances. Ability to lawfully carry a firearm and meet Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Peace Officer Standards and Brier Police Department Standards.
• Provide service to help the people of Brier to safeguard and protect their lives, property and constitutional rights.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Assist other public safety agencies as needed and within the operating guidelines of the Brier Police Department.
• Performed police duties as scheduled 24/7/365 working in all types of weather conditions.
• Arrest violators and issue civil and criminal notices. Which includes writing police reports and testifying in Court as needed.
• Promote community policing activities within Brier.
• Follow guidelines, policies and procedures to include verbal and written directives by management or the assigned supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote a positive workplace environment.
• Investigative all levels of violations and secure evidence and work with the prosecutor’s office as needed for legal guidance.
• The ability to physically operate a vehicle and detain and/or arrest violators and use a reasonable amount of force as needed for such situations and deadly force as lawfully justified.
• Perform general law enforcement public safety duties as assigned by management.
• This position requires the physical ability to perform the job duties of a police officer at all times and to provide an acceptable level of public safety services