Entry Level Police Officer Job at City of Vancouver, Vancouver, WA

  • City of Vancouver
  • Vancouver, WA

Job Description

Vancouver Police Department Position

$6,946.00 - $9,309.00

Job Summary

The Vancouver Police Department strives to be a full service organization with challenging opportunities in police work for individuals who are interested in providing quality law enforcement services to the public. Its officers are charged with protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances including the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and civil infractions and exercising of arresting authority. Although most assignments will be patrol, experienced officers have the opportunity for special assignments in areas such as SWAT, Traffic, Detectives, Canine, Narcotics, Gangs, and Child Abuse. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the Vancouver Police Officers Guild.

Job Details

Essential Functions:

  • Patrolling a designated area of the City;
  • Responding to a variety of calls for service involving criminal and non-criminal situations and taking necessary police action;
  • Preparing accurate reports;
  • Conducting investigations, collecting evidence and interviewing witness/suspects;
  • Testifying in Federal, State and local courts, and in administrative hearings;
  • Working in partnerships with the community to solve problems;
  • Developing public relation contact with civil groups, schools, businesses, neighborhood organizations and other law enforcement agencies;
  • Representing the police department to other city service areas, elected officials, outside agencies, and to various citizen groups;
  • Performing other duties required to accomplish the objectives of the position.
Qualifications
  • United States citizenship
  • 21 years of age
  • High School Diploma or its equivalent
  • Required Licenses and/or Certifications
  • Valid driver's license

The City of Vancouver requires successful completion of a thorough background investigation, and post offer psychological and medical examination, including pre-employment drug screen and a polygraph examination.

Job Tags

Local area

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