Entry Level Police Officer

Police Officer

The Police Officer performs work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, investigation of crimes, and maintains civil order. Police Officers appear in court to present evidence and to testify against persons accused of crimes, apprehend violators of the law, perform security and traffic control, respond to, and investigate citizen complaints, and provide services to citizens in need.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.

• Aids the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Administers First Aid / CPR and requests for medical assistance.
• Performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family disputes.
• Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances.
• Assists persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.
• Performs patrols to aid in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state and City laws and regulations.
• Observes, reports, and takes an enforcement role when necessary. Conducts and provides officer assistance with building searches, traffic stops and contacting suspicious persons and vehicles.
• Monitors businesses for liquor law violations.
• Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.
• Disperses unruly crowds at gatherings.
• Determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action, such as making arrests and transporting prisoners.
• Conducts prisoner searches, collects personal effects, and ensures proper receipting and safeguarding of personal effects.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports, to include case reports, arrest reports, property and evidence reports and accident reports.
• Conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects and submits follow-up reports on cases under investigation. Collects and documents evidence.
• Appears in court and is available to testify in matters of which the officer has knowledge.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment. Attends conferences and training courses to maintain efficiency.
• Prepares and maintains legible, concise, and understandable activity logs and other related or similar types of information as personal reference records of incidents.
• May assist in the training of new officers.
• Maintains department equipment and vehicles.
• Assists motorists by calling for repair, service, or giving directions as a community relations function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification requirements include :

Licensure / certification includes :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

Police Officer duties are performed both in an office setting and in a police vehicle patrolling within the City limits. A Police Officer must be able to see, speak and hear clearly in noisy and stressful situations. Must meet required physical and medical standards and all other Civil Service requirements. Must be able to carry, drag, or restrain individuals or lift equipment more than 100 pounds. The environment is sometimes stressful, and provides some exposure to noise, vibration and repeated distractions and interruptions. Police Officers risk physical hazards from traffic accidents, unruly citizens, criminal suspects, and unsafe building and road conditions. Varying work schedules are required, and a Police Officer may be recalled for emergency duty as needed.

The City of Mercer Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity at all levels of our workforce and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment by recruiting talented individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.