Police Officer- Exceptional Entry

Entry Level Police Officer

This is an entry-level police officer position in the Police Officer job series that differs from a typical entry-level candidate by the requirement of being BLEA (Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certified) certified and / or having some FTO training from another law enforcement agency. Oral boards will be conducted the fourth Thursday each month. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview and candidates with passing scores will be added to a continuous eligibility list based on their oral board score. Candidate names will remain on the eligibility list for six months.

Performs the functions of law enforcement necessary to maintain public peace, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend violators of the law and otherwise assure proper enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the City of Mukilteo and the State of Washington. Commissioned officers must be able to work varying shift schedules and are subject to recall and call backs as needed. The mission of the Department is to provide professional, high-quality police services; to ensure a safe, secure community through citizen involvement; and to promote the career development of its members. The responsibilities associated with this mission include enforcement of City Ordinances, State and Federal Laws, generally assisting citizens in time of need, and preservation of the peace. In joining the Department, Officers shall adopt this mission and are expected to carry out these responsibilities diligently and courteously, taking pride in themselves and the services they provide.

Examples of work performed :

• Contributes to the preservation of peace and protection of life and property by patrolling an assigned area primarily by car, and occasionally on foot, bicycle and motorcycle. Responds to a wide variety of calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, burglaries, theft, robberies, domestic disturbances, assaults and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Contributes to the apprehension of criminal suspects by conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations to include contacting and interviewing witnesses and victims of a crime; photographing a crime scene; dusting for latent fingerprints; and properly collecting other evidence. The position prepares criminal investigation reports and testifies in court.
• Contributes to the smooth and safe movement of traffic on City streets by performing traffic and parking enforcement functions and conducting accident investigations. This would include observing traffic movement, operating radar speed detection units, directing traffic, and issuing traffic citations.
• Contributes to the enforcement of City laws and ordinances by apprehending violators. The subduing and arresting of violators could range from simply advising the suspect that he / she is under arrest to a physical confrontation involving the use of force up to and including the use of a firearm.
• Contributes to the prevention of crime by giving talks and maintaining a high degree of visibility. This involves knowing the layout of City streets; extensive knowledge of federal, state, and municipal law; patrolling key problem areas, and knowing the routines of the City and its citizens in order to identify unusual or abnormal activities.
• Contributes to a favorable image of the Department.
• Performs various other duties as assigned, including the transportation of prisoners to county jails, and serving misdemeanor and felony warrants for arrest.
• Working at a desk; working at a computer terminal.
• Working special assignments, detective, crime prevention, training officer, SWAT team, or gang unit.
• Attends work on a regular and dependable basis.
• Interacts in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public.
• Ability to pass required training, including emergency vehicle operations and weapon(s) qualification.
• Other duties as assigned.

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