Entry Level Police Officer

Entry Level Police Officer Job Type: Full Time Vancouver, WA Vancouver Police Department Salary: $6,946.00 - $9,309.00 Position Summary: 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. Essential Functions: 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. Requirements: United States citizenship 21 years of age High School Diploma or its equivalent Valid driver's license Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam