Police Officer - Academy Graduate - Immediate Openings ($5,000 Hiring Incentive)

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Keeping the residents of Des Moines, Washington safe requires finding the best people for the job. The Des Moines Police Department is currently seeking experienced law enforcement officers, who are pro-active, community-minded and looking to make a difference to apply for immediate openings. \n

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If you have any questions about the position or the examination and selection process, please contact Alexandra Reyes, Civil Service Secretary\/Chief Examiner, at ... or ... . \n

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Hiring Incentive: \n

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• $5,000 paid in three (3) increments \n
• 40 hours of vacation upon hire \n \n

Job Summary \n

Under general supervision, the Police Officer performs a wide variety of duties involving the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; issues citations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; makes arrests; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement program. \n

Requirements \n\nHigh school diploma or GED. \nPossession of valid Washington State Driver's License by the time of appointment. \nMust be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application. \nPursuant to RCW 41.12.070, must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language. \nBecause of the known effects of tobacco use, the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products. \nMust successfully pass all background screening conducted by the Department, including, but not limited to, drug history, driving record, credit history, criminal record, work history, reference check, and Chief's interview; if given a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be polygraphed and will undergo a psychological examination and a medical examination which includes drug testing. \nSee City of Des Moines Police Officer Disqualifiers . \n \nAdditional Requirements \n\nMust be a graduate of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy and hold current certification; OR \nA trainee currently attending the WSCJTC Academy who has successfully completed the Academy mid-term examination and is scheduled for graduation from the Academy within 60 days of applying; OR \nA graduate of an equivalent training academy from a state that has reciprocity with the WSCJTC and hold current certification; must successfully complete the WSCJTC Equivalency Academy and examination after appointment. \n \nClick the link below for Full Job Description. \nAbout the Des Moines Police Department \n\nThe mission of the Department is to provide quality, professional law enforcement services. The Department believes that the cornerstone of the community is making its citizens feel safe from crime and the fear of crime. This effectively improves the quality of life in our city and allows the community to prosper and grow. In joining the Department, new officers make the Department's mission their own and are expected to carry out these responsibilities diligently and courteously, taking pride in themselves and the services they provide. \nThe Department has two divisions: Support Services and Operations. Dispatch and jail support are contracted through regional service providers. The Community Oriented Policing concept has been adopted and is vigorously applied to day-to-day operations. \nThe City of Des Moines' Police Department is comprised of: \n\n1 Chief of Police \n2 Assistant Chiefs of Police \n7 Sergeants \n20 Patrol Officers \n7 Detectives \n1 Traffic Enforcement Police Officer \n2 Community Service Officers \n8 Police Support Employees \n \n \n \nPremium Pay and Benefits \n\nEducational incentive pay: 2.5% for AA\/AS\/AT, 4% for BA\/BS, 5% for MA\/MS\/MPA \nSpecialty Pay premiums such as Field Training Officer, SWAT, Drug Recognition Expert, Collision Technician, K9, Valley Independent Investigative Team (VITT), etc. \nPrevious years of aggregate service as a commissioned law enforcement officer may be considered for initial placement on the DMPD wage scale \nLongevity premiums after five (5) years of service at DMPD \nBilingual pay \nPatrol schedule consists of 12-hour shifts working 3 days on, 3 days off, on a rotating basis \nBank of 104 hours of holiday leave received each January \nUp to 80 hours of holiday time may be cashed out each December \n110 hours of Kelly Time off per year \n96 hours of paid vacation leave per year, progressing up to 192 hours per year \nThe City offers two medical plan options: LEOFF Trust Plan F (Premera) and Kaiser Permanente \nEmployer paid dental and orthodontia \nEmployer funded-HRA-VEBA account \nThe City participates in the Washington State LEOFF retirement system. \nIn addition, the City contributes 6.52% of wages to a 401(a) Social Security replacement plan. \n \nEOE: The City of Des Moines is an Equal Opportunity Employer ","