Police Officer - Certified

Salary: $70,616.16 - $128,453.76 Annually

Location : City of Spokane, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 901C-2025

Department: Police

Opening Date: 01/13/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

CLASS SUMMARY

Protect and serve the community of Spokane by becoming a Police Officer. This position is for applicants who have successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

For more detailed information about becoming a City of Spokane Certified Police Officer, visit the

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

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.

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.

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.

Police Officer - Certified Requirements

(Applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent. Completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

Certifications: Valid WSCJTC BLEA certification.

NOTE: No prior law enforcement experience is required. General Requirements

Must be 20 years of age at application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment; within 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.

All applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

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

Recruitment for this job classification is open until further notice. You must complete the online application, the Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) and the Personal History Statement in order to be eligible for hiring by City of Spokane.

T&E Evaluation Details:

The Training and Experience evaluation with instructions will be emailed out via a link from City of Spokane () upon review of the applicant's minimum qualifications. You will have two weeks to complete the evaluation. The T&E has a scoring weight of 100%.

Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details.

Answers are subject to verification.

Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each examination question.

Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.

"See Resume" or "See Above", etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Personal History Statement:

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.

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.

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

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ACKNOWLEDGMENTBy 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

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Yes

No

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Have you attached a copy of your Basic Law Enforcement Certificate?Please note that failure to include your Basic Law Enforcement Certificate can result in termination of your application.

Yes

No

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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 unofficial college transcripts?

Yes

No

N/A

Required Question