This is a Civil Service Position. Qualified Applicants will be required to follow the Civil Service Process in order to be considered for employment.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE AUGUST 31, 2026, at 5:00PM - No applications will be accepted after this time.
Pay
$6,414 to $6,722 per month.
Job Type
Full- time - Civil Service Position
Shift and Schedule
10 Hour Shifts
Shift work required.
7 days a week - 24 hours a day
Benefits
· AD&D insurance
· Dental insurance
· Disability insurance
· Employee assistance program
· Health insurance
· Health savings plan
· Life Insurance
· Vision Insurance
Job Description
POSITION OPEN: Lateral Police Officer
Under general supervision, maintains public law and order, protects life and property, prevents crimes, conducts investigations concerning unlawful activity, apprehends violators of the law, and assists citizens in solving problems.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to pass a Civil Service entrance examination successfully and meet the minimum medical and health standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Must be a United States citizen not less than 21 years of age at the time of examination and must be in good physical condition.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
· Ability to read and write the English language.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
· Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license by the date of hire.
· Must be able to pass the following:
o Stringent personal background investigation;
o Polygraph examination;
o Psychological evaluation conducted by a psychologist; and,
o Medical physical, including a drug-screening test.
· Must be able to pass a driving and criminal record free of any convictions that relate to your fitness and ability to perform the job of a police officer.
· Must be able to qualify for the ACCESS Certification and complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training Course.
· Must successfully complete the Clarkston Police Department Field Training Officer Program.
LATERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to those requirements already specified, a Lateral Entry Officer must also have satisfactorily completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy of the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission and have a minimum of one (1) year of on-duty police experience.
Lateral Entry Officers certified by Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) of states other than Washington may be eligible for lateral entry upon satisfactory completion of the WSCJTC Basic Equivalency Academy for previously certified officers. Must have a minimum of one (1) year of on-duty police experience.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs patrol and traffic activities in the City on an assigned shift in a police vehicle, bicycle, or on foot;
Patrol business and residential districts to provide an element of safety by obvious visibility; identifying crimes or potential crimes in progress.
Performs traffic control and enforces traffic laws.
Investigates incidents and prepares necessary reports to required standards. This includes preparing reports on police activity, taking measurements, making diagrams, interviewing witnesses and suspects, maintains proper evidence chain, and other related activity.
Assists the public by giving directions, answering questions and seeking solutions to problems brought to the officer’s attention.
Detains, arrests, and transports prisoners. Activity may require physically subduing suspects, up to and including deadly force to protect self or others.
Prepares criminal cases for prosecution, interacts with the prosecutors, attorneys, and court officials; testifies in court as required.
Attends meetings, seminars, and other training classes to maintain current knowledge of criminal and civil laws, as well as technical skills in order to remain proficient in the performance of duties; may be called upon to train other employees.
Participates in and actively supports department community oriented policing philosophies and related programs.
Operates a patrol vehicle equipped with a police radio, radar unit, mobile data computer, digital in-car video/audio, emergency lights and siren.
Assures that all equipment used is maintained and operating properly.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to learn and apply principles and techniques of modern crime prevention, investigation, apprehension, rules of evidence and all other aspects of law enforcement.
Ability to acquire thorough skills in the use of firearms and other police-related tools to include less than lethal technology, and when they should be used.
Ability to perform defensive tactics and control techniques utilizing a variety of tools to include: chemical agent dispersal, batons and other impact weapons, handcuffs and other restraint devices.
Ability to acquire a working knowledge of State and local criminal, civil and traffic laws, regulations, codes and ordinances.
Some knowledge of criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological and physical needs of criminals/inmates.
Ability to physically handle persons who may resist arrest.
Ability to obtain all operator licenses, certifications or permits for equipment used such as radar, breathalyzer, and the like.
Ability to express self clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to quickly make assessments of emergency situations, determine appropriate responses and act assertively; copes with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees.
Ability to satisfactorily complete course work and training such as Basic Law Enforcement Academy established under the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, and other in-service training methods, procedures, and techniques of police work presented by other officers or supervisors.
Working knowledge of basic computer functions and computerized record-keeping systems.
Skill in observation and ability to remember details, such as names, faces, incidents, and other relevant details.
Ability to learn City and surrounding area locations.
City Paid Benefits Include:
LEOFF 2 Retirement
Short Term Disability Insurance
Longevity Pay
Education Incentive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Specialty Pay (SWAT, SRO, Detective, FTO, K9 Officer)
Effective Benefits Include:
Deferred Compensation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,414.00 - $6,722.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
