Lateral Police Officer - $25,000 Hiring Bonus

Police Officer

The city of Westport (WA) is urgently seeking Washington State certified / eligible lateral police officer applicants!

Job Overview - Please read all below!

LATERAL APPLICANTS (minimum 2 years of post academy law enforcement experience and a basic law enforcement academy graduate) : can download and email their applications via our website. Officers with less than 2 years of experience may be considered as an exceptional entry.

OUT-OF-STATE / TRIBAL OFFICER APPLICANTS : You must qualify for or possess the basic law enforcement academy equivalency academy training per WAC 139-05-210. Equivalency academy applications are accepted by CJTC on a case-by-case basis. If CJTC denies your request for the equivalency academy you will have to go through the full basic academy.

All applicants : Please be sure your application / resume specifies your qualifications and certifications as a lateral police officer. Applications / resumes without this information will be automatically rejected. IF YOU HAVE SEPARATED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE, you must qualify for the basic law enforcement academy equivalency academy training per WAC 139-05-210.

Entry level applicants (no current peace officer certification or experience) must apply through Public Safety Testing.

The city of Westport is a rapidly growing city in Grays Harbor, WA, full of new construction including a planned 600 acre golf course. This opportunity is your calling to serve a great and very supportive local community on the west coast and continue your law enforcement career! The Westport Police Department offers excellent training opportunities, benefits, equipment, and experience in almost all aspects of law enforcement.

The Westport Police Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety and enforcing laws within the community. This position requires a dedicated individual who is committed to protecting life and property, preventing crime, and ensuring the safety of citizens. Officers will be involved in patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and conducting investigations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a sense of integrity, and the ability to work collaboratively with community members.

Requirements :

• High-school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver license in good standing
• Peace Officer Certification through Washington State or another (Washington CJTC determines on a case-by-case basis if out-of-state certifications qualify for the equivalency program).
• At least 2 years of full-time patrol experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer, and completion of that department's field training program and probation.
• Exceptional entry candidates (basic police officer academy graduate, with less than 2 years experience) may apply and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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Skills :

A detailed background check is required to include a personal history statement. After passing the background phase, candidates must pass psychological screening, polygraph examination, and medical screening.

Lateral / exceptional applicants must also pass a field training evaluation and 12 month probationary period. Out of state or non-BLEA certified officers will have to complete the CJTC's BLEA equivalency training program, which is completed after hire.