Police Officer



Job Details

Police Officer
Employer

City of Spokane

Salary

$48,587.76 - $84,459.60 Annually

Location

City of Spokane, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

901-01-2016

Department

Police

Opening Date

06/13/2016

Description

**Now accepting applications from candidates who have taken and passed the Public Safety Testing, Inc. exam for the City of Spokane.  PST score must be less than six months old**

Performs general duty police work in the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Examples of Work


Exercises powers of arrest and control; defends self and uses force and deadly force; enforces motor vehicle laws; operates vehicle under emergency conditions and provides emergency assistance; responds to crime scenes and performs criminal investigations; participates in special operations.

Patrols a designated area on foot or in a radio and computer equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.

Answers calls and investigates complaints involving accidents, fires, misdemeanors and felonies; investigates suspicious activities.

Administers first aid, interviews witnesses, gathers information and evidence, makes arrests, prepares reports, testifies as witness in court.

May be assigned, on a permanent or shift basis, to such specialized technical or administrative duties as: working police desk, maintenance of criminal records, license inspection, photographic and identification work, traffic safety training, field training, radio operation, etc.

Advises public on laws and ordinances, provides general information and otherwise assists the public.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

NOTE: Before applying, please read the Spokane City Police Department's Hiring Standards.


Open Entry (Must be met at time of application.)

  • Education: Completion of 45 quarter or 30 semester credit hours of course work from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of C or 2.0, which includes at least 5 quarter or 3 semester credit hours of college English.
  • Experience: None

Licenses and Certifications (Must submit proof of valid license and current certification.)
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements
  • Candidates must be 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Must be within the normal weight range for height.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Examination Details


Police Officer applicants must pass the Public Safety Testing, Inc., examination to be eligible for hire by the City of Spokane. After you have completed the PST exam, you must apply through the City website for review and placement on the eligible list.

If you have not already taken the PST exam, you may sign up at www.publicsafetytesting.com.

The City of Spokane offers one free test per year for those who apply only to the City of Spokane and take the test on the designated "free testing" date at the Spokane, Wash., location.  The "free testing" date for 2016 has already occurred.

NOTE: The standard PST written test cost is $45, which allows applicants to choose up to 2 agencies to receive their results. Applicants may select more agencies in pairs for an additional fee. Applicants who apply to other agencies than the City of Spokane, or who take the test at a date or location other than the designated free test date in Spokane, are responsible for all costs incurred.

Additional examinations shall be administered as applications are received with results merged into one eligible list according to final ratings, pursuant to the Merit System Rules of the Civil Service Commission: Rule IV, Section 13 – Continuous Examinations.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.


The City of Spokane offers attractive benefits that include:

  • Promotions by competitive examination
  • Major medical and life insurance policies available at group rates to employees and families
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Social Security participation
  • City retirement program
  • Employee Assistance Program
Some classifications also offer:
  • Uniform allowance
  • Hazardous duty pay
  • Shift differential pay
  • Tuition reimbursement program

01
Before applying directly with the City of Spokane you must have taken and passed the Public Safety Testing, Inc. examination and have added the City of Spokane as one of your agencies. The City of Spokane will not accept PST scores older than 6 months. (You do not need to reapply if you have already done so) If you answer "no" to this question, your application will not be considered. Have you taken the Public Safety Testing, Inc. examination for Police Officer and added the City of Spokane as one of your agencies within the past 6 months?
  • Yes
  • No
02
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ACKNOWLEDGMENT By continuing in the application process, you certify that you meet the minimum qualifications and are eligible to participate in the examination for this position.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please enter your driver's license number and expiration date.
05
Applicants for Police Officer with the City of Spokane must have completed 45 quarter or 30 semester credit hours of course work from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of C or 2.0, which includes at least 5 quarter or 3 semester credit hours of college English. Have you attached college transcripts to your online application? Submitted transcripts must clearly show that you meet the college English requirement. (If you answer no, your application is incomplete and will not be considered in the hiring process.)
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Spokane
Address
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
City Hall, 4th Floor
Spokane, Washington, 99201
Phone
509.625.6160

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