Lateral Police Officer



Job Details

Lateral Police Officer
Employer

City of Vancouver

Salary

$61,524.00 - $82,440.00 Annually

Location

Vancouver, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

CS15-00012

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

01/10/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

Definition

Position Summary

 

CS15-00012 – Lateral Police Officer

 

"Vancouver is recognized for its civic excellence.  Our employees are proud to work in an open, supportive environment where we are empowered to create solutions and outcomes which exceed the expectations of the citizens we serve."

The City of Vancouver is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position Lateral Police Officer.

The Vancouver Police Department

The Vancouver Police Department is a professional, progressive and innovative law enforcement agency.  We take pride in our roles as an integral part of our community.  We strive to be a full service organization that incorporates diverse values and beliefs to be fair, equitable, and responsible for providing quality law enforcement services to our community, our agency and throughout the law enforcement profession.

We work in partnership with the community to protect life and property.  We enhance the quality of life in our city through proactive problem solving, fair and equitable law enforcement and effective use of resources.  We serve the city of Vancouver with courage, strength, integrity, compassion and pride.

The Position

The Vancouver Police Department strives to be a full service organization with challenging opportunities in police work for individuals who are interested in providing quality law enforcement services to the public.  Its officers are charged with protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances including the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and civil infractions and exercising of arresting authority.

Although most assignments will be patrol, experienced officers have the opportunity for special assignments in areas such as SWAT, Traffic, Detectives, Canine, Narcotics, Gangs, and Child Abuse.

The patrol schedule allows generous days off.  Officers work 10 ½ hour shifts on a 5/4, 5/4, 5/5 schedule (on/off).  Most specialty assignments enjoy a 4/10 schedule with weekends off.  Overtime is available but rarely required.

Police Officer is a full time, regular, non-exempt union position.  This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the Vancouver Police Officers Guild.

Instructions - Minimum Qualifications

The 'Work Experience' and/or 'Education' sections of your application must clearly describe how you meet the qualifications for this position as listed below; you must also answer supplemental questions.

A resume' or position description will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must maintain self-discipline and credibility through honest and ethical behavior and must have strong skills and abilities in a wide variety of areas including communication, creative problem solving, community service, teamwork and leadership.

Candidates must meet the following requirements prior to the examination date:

·         United States citizenship

·         21 years of age

·         High School Diploma or its equivalent

·         Valid driver's license

·         Completed a state certified law enforcement academy

·         Maintained any mandated certification such as firearms qualification and first aid/CPR

·         Received a final offer of employment, or be working as a full-time, commissioned law enforcement officer within the last 24 months

The City of Vancouver requires successful completion of a thorough background investigation, and post offer psychological and medical examination, including pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates must successfully complete each step of the selection process to obtain an offer of employment.  Candidates may be removed from the process at any time for failing to meet the established standards.

Application.  All candidates must complete an online City of Vancouver Civil Service application.

Structured Oral Interview.  The video based interview assesses law enforcement experience as well as the skills necessary to be successful as a police officer such as observation skills, problem solving ability, persuasiveness and flexibility.

Background Investigation.  A background investigator conducts a comprehensive investigation based on information provided by the candidate in an interview and on a personal history questionnaire.  The investigation also includes a behavioral traits assessment and polygraph examination.

Final Selection Interview.  This interview panel screens for strengths that will lead to job success.

Post Offer Process.  Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete a medical examination, including a drug screen and a psychological evaluation prior to receiving a final offer of employment.

Position Duties

Patrolling a designated area of the City;

Responding to a variety of calls for service involving criminal and non-criminal situations and taking necessary police action;

Preparing accurate reports;

Conducting investigations, collecting evidence and interviewing witness/suspects;

Testifying in Federal, State and local courts, and in administrative hearings;

Working in partnerships with the community to solve problems;

Developing public relation contact with civil groups, schools, businesses, neighborhood organizations and other law enforcement agencies;

Representing the police department to other city service areas, elected officials, outside agencies, and to various citizen groups;

Performing other duties required to accomplish the objectives of the position.

Questions?

For questions about the job announcement, call: 360-487-8417

For technical help with online application, call 1-877-204-4442.

Application Help:  http://www.cityofvancouver.us/hr/page/general-applicant-information

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

The City of Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and values employees from all races, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law.

In conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation.  The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.

The City of Vancouver offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes family and domestic partner health benefits such as medical, dental and vision.  Coverage is provided through Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente.  Other benefits include a deferred compensation program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.  Retirement benefits are provided through Washington State Retirement System.  For additional information, please feel free to review our specific benefits plan documents and summaries.

Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Click here to view a printable FMLA poster.

 

01
Have you successfully completed a state certified law enforcement academy?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered yes to the previous question, please identify the state and date.
03
Have you received a final offer of employment as a full-time, commissioned law enforcement officer with a municipal, county or state law enforcement agency within the last 24 months? If yes, please identify the state.
04
Are you currently serving as a full-time, commissioned law enforcement officer with a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency? Please identify the agency.
  • Yes
  • No
05
If you answered no to the previous, have you served as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer with a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency within the last 24 months? Please identify the agency and dates of employment.
06
Are you able to perform all essential duties of a police officer?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you ever used illegal drugs or illegally used prescription drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered yes to the previous question, list the type of drug; the period of time you used each drug and the number of times that you used each drug.
09
Have you ever participated in the manufacture, sale, distribution or transport for sale of any illegal drug?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If you answered yes to the previous question, describe the drugs involved and the time period.
11
Have you ever been convicted of a felony as an adult?
  • Yes
  • No
12
If you answered yes to the previous question, list the crime and the date of conviction.
13
Have you ever been convicted of a crime under a domestic violence statute or for a sex related crime that was not included in your response to question #5?
  • Yes
  • No
14
If you answered yes to the previous question, list the crime and the date of the conviction.
15
Have you ever been required to register as a sex offender?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
  • Yes
  • No
17
If you answered yes to the previous question, when was the suspension or revocation?
18
List all criminal traffic convictions and any other traffic citations, excluding parking citations, that you have received within the past five (5) years. List the nature of the violation as originally issued.
19
Have you served in the military?
  • Yes
  • No
20
If you answered yes to the previous question, were you discharged under honorable conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
21
Do you have any of the following:
  • A tattoo signifying membership in, or affiliation with, a criminal enterprise, street gang, or any other group that advocates violence against individuals because of their race, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual preference, or disability
  • A tattoo depicting nudity, violence or sexually explicit art or words
  • Tattoos above your collarbone that cannot be covered while wearing a standard duty uniform
  • Excessive tatttoos
  • None of the above
22
Have you ever used the internet as an adult (18 years of age or older) to intentionally search for an access image or movie files depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct?
  • Yes
  • No
23
If you answered yes to the previous question, did you access the images in the regular course of your duties as a law enforcement officer?
  • Yes
  • No
24
Have you ever had certification as a police officer revoked or denied?
  • Yes
  • No
25
Do you feel you may qualify for Veterans Scoring Criteria Status?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Vancouver
Address
415 W 6th St
P.O. Box 1995
Vancouver, Washington, 98668-1995
Phone
(360) 487-8417

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