Police Officer
The City of Federal Way is seeking Police Officers. The salary range is $88,308.00 - $124,932.00 annually. The job is located at 33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way, Washington, 98003.
This position is represented by the Federal Way Police Guild. To apply, you must pass the Public Safety Testing (PST) written examinations and be notified of your eligibility by the Civil Service Secretary. Applications through the website will only be accepted after you have passed PST's testing process. For more information, visit
www.PublicSafetyTesting.com
or call 1-866-447-3911. Veteran's preference is available for those who meet criteria and achieve passing scores on competitive employment examinations.
The mission of the Federal Way Police Department is to consistently earn the public's trust while enhancing the quality of life for residents, visitors, and businesses within the City. Experienced Officers will be hired at a wage commensurate to their experience level. Requires high school graduation, successful completion of a basic police academy, minimum of one year of continuous law enforcement employment, and no more than 18 months break in service. College level course work in law enforcement or related field, bilingual capability and specialized law enforcement training are highly desirable.
Incentives for lateral officers include a hiring bonus of $40,000 paid in four installments. The basic function includes enforcing state statutes and local ordinances, apprehending suspects, responding to disturbances, patrolling, and maintaining skills proficiency. Successful candidates will have a strong service orientation and demonstrated record of responsiveness to community priorities and concerns.
The incumbent will create and nurture a community-oriented public safety department through professionalism, citizen involvement, and creative approaches to public safety. Essential duties and responsibilities include developing relationships, deciding, motivating, controlling, cooperating, disciplining, supervising, securing, informing, and assisting. The position requires knowledge of police department organization, principles, practices, procedures, laws, and equipment, as well as the ability to exercise discretion, protect the public, prepare reports, maintain knowledge of the law, respond to emergencies, and communicate effectively.
The City of Federal Way offers a complete benefits package to regular status full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Regular status part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.