Police Officer LATERAL (Application Closes May 3, 2024)

at  City of Seattle

POSITION DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS

The Seattle Police Department is seeking individuals committed to understanding and protecting the ethical, cultural and ethnic values of the City of Seattle and its residents as Police Officers. As first responders, Police Officers are vital to public safety and under regular supervision, perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the City of Seattle Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.
Lateral Entry Police Officer candidates are experienced police officers who have worked for other municipal, county, or state agencies for at least 24 of the past 36 months (post academy experience) at the time of testing, with full police powers and duties. An applicant MUST have experience as a patrol officer who has responded to 911 calls. Experience gained solely as a Corrections Officer does not qualify an applicant for lateral entry status, even if the applicant has completed an equivalent basic law enforcement academy. If you are currently a police officer but do not meet the experience requirements of a Lateral Police Officer, you may qualify to test as an Exceptional Entry candidate. Exceptional Entry candidates should apply as an Entry Level Police Officer and take the entry-level exam.

A CANDIDATE’S DRIVING RECORD WILL BE THOROUGHLY ASSESSED AND MAY BE A FACTOR FOR DISQUALIFICATION. EXAMPLES OF INFRACTIONS/TRAFFIC CRIMES THAT MAY BE DISQUALIFYING:

• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Reckless Driving, or Hit & Run Driving.
• Suspension of your driver’s license within five (5) years of the exam date
• Three (3) or more moving violations (speeding, negligent driving, etc.) within five (5) years of the exam date will be carefully reviewed.
• Two (2) or more accidents within five (5) years of the exam date, wherein candidate was judged to be at fault and/or charged with a moving violation.

A CANDIDATE’S CRIMINAL HISTORY, INCLUDING ALL ARRESTS, PROSECUTIONS, DEFERRED PROSECUTIONS, “ALFORD” PLEAS, AND NON-CONVICTION INFORMATION WILL BE THOROUGHLY ASSESSED AND MAY BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE DISQUALIFYING:

• Any adult felony conviction.
• Any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity.
• Any domestic violence conviction.

A CANDIDATE’S CREDIT HISTORY, INCLUDING EXCESSIVE CREDIT CARD DEBT OR UNRESOLVED ACCOUNTS IN COLLECTION WILL BE THOROUGHLY ASSESSED AND MAY BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE DISQUALIFYING:

• Failure to pay income tax or child support.

• Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Explains laws and police procedures to residents.
• Operates a patrol car. Patrols city streets, areas and businesses to deter criminal activity and promote public safety.
• Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; conducts initial investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work. Conducts search and seizure activities as appropriate. Collects and preserves crime scene and evidence.
• Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law. Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
• Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Transports individuals in custody.
• Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings.
  The City of Seattle provides police service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.