Police Officer - Certified

Class Summary

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

Examples Of Job Functions

• 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 City of Spokane Police Department Hiring Standards.

Open Entry Requirements

(Open entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)

• 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: Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy
• Licenses: Possession of a valid driver's license and a valid WSCJTC BLEA certification.
  
  

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.
• Physical requirements for this position, including eyesight, hearing, and other physical abilities are consistent with state law and guidelines.
• All successful candidates who have been offered a position will be required to pass a post-offer physical and psychological examination prior to appointment.
• A police record may be grounds for rejection.
  
  

Please note - Entry-level and certified employees will have an 18-month probationary period upon hire.

EXAMINATION DETAILS

Applicants must first meet the minimum qualifications to be invited to take the examination. Those who pass the examination will then go on the hiring list.

The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E),

A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a written test where the applicant answers structured questions based on their previous experience and training or education. Please view this video for tips to help you fill out the T&E.

This is an online examination that will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Computer reservations can also be made through your local public library.

Upon notification that you have passed through the minimum qualifications, you will receive a Personal History Statement to complete and submit along with the T&E. This documentation will be used to conduct a background investigation. It is a MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENT to complete the Personal History Statement. If the Personal History Statement is NOT received in Civil Service by the deadline given, your application will not be considered.

Please note: The email will come from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status. As a Fair Chance Employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.

• Double-time pay for large special events
• Shift differential
• Provided uniforms & equipment
• Education incentive pay
• 4% match deferred comp
• Paid academy
  
  

SCHEDULE

Patrol schedule that allows for 4 and 5 day weekends, as well as 2 weekends off a month.

PAID TIME OFF

• 148 entry-level vacation hours accrued on a bi-weekly basis.
• 60 hours of Floating Holidays (these count as personal time you can take whenever you like).
• Accrual of 6 hours of sick time on a bi-weekly basis. 120 hours starting sick time for lateral hires.
  
  

RETIREMENT

• Washington State LEOFF 2 Retirement Pension
• City-Sponsored Deferred Compensation Plan with 4% match and an extra 2.2% contribution regardless of contribution.
  
  

INSURANCE

• Medical
• $175/month into a Health Reimbursement Account
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Excellent Long Term Disability Plan
• PORAC LDF
• Flexible Health Spending Account
• Supplemental Insurance
• LegalShield/ID Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• HRA VEBA
  
  

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY

• Swing Shift 0.75%
• Mid/Power Shift 1.5%
• Graveyard Shift 3.25%
  
  

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY

2024

AA or AS 2%

BA or BS 4%

2025

AA or AS 2.5%

BA or BS 4.5%

2026

AA or AS 3%

BA or BS 5%

WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Bus Pass (ESBP) Program
  
  

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fully paid uniform and equipment
• Paid academy
• Longevity Pay
  
  

01

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
  
  

02

Do you possess a valid driver’s license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Have you attached a copy of your Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Certificate? Please note that failure to include this will result in the termination of your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

The Training & Experience Evaluation for this position includes questions about higher education. If you have a relevant Associates, Bachelors, or higher degree, please attach your unofficial transcripts. Have you attached your unofficial college transcripts?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question