Law Enforcement Officer Position

Pullman Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

 

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Pullman Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

Last updated on January 30, 2024
PST Partner Agency since December 28, 2018

Vacancy: 1

Important Information

The City of Pullman Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for the positions of Lateral Police Officer. Oral boards are scheduled when the current eligibility list is exhausted or expires, whichever comes first. The City of Pullman is offering a $10,000 signing bonus for lateral hires.

Candidates for the position of Lateral Police Officer will need to complete a Personal History Statement through PST and apply through the City of Pullman through the City of Pullman’s Career Portal found at: https://wa-pullman.civicplushrms.com/Careers/

No testing with PST is required for this position.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact Deb Peschel at civilservice@pullman-wa.gov>

Community Information

Pullman: Live. Work. Play.

Situated on the picturesque hills of the Palouse, Pullman is a small town with the amenities, culture, and services typically offered in urban environments. With an unparalleled standard of living, opportunities to hike, fish, bike ride, or just enjoy more than eight miles of city pathways and trails, Pullman is a place to call home. Having a world class research institute of higher living, Pullman also provides students, visitors, and residents a vibrant college town environment and access to innumerable high quality activities.

Department Information

The Pullman Police Department is a full-service, proactive and progressive law enforcement agency serving the City of Pullman. Services provided include crime prevention, criminal and traffic collision investigation, dispute mediation, traffic and parking enforcement, animal control, and code enforcement. Specialty assignments and collateral duties include detective, field training officer, various instructor opportunities, college hill officer, school resource officer, SWAT, bicycle officer, and drone pilot. The Pullman Police Department embraces the Community Policing model of active community engagement and cooperation. The Police Department mission statement is “Policing Our Community with Compassion and Professionalism.” Staffing consists of 33 sworn officers and a support staff of 15 providing 24/7 patrol and records coverage. Patrol officers and detectives work a 4/10 schedule.

All officers receive a minimum of 24 hours per year of refresher training to maintain their peace officer certification. Some officers, especially those assigned to specialized assignments or or collateral duties, receive over 100 hours of training per year.

Learn more about us at: https://www.pullman-wa.gov/government/departments/police_department/join.

Area Information

County: Whitman County
Population: 50,000
# of Staff: 48

Hiring Status

Pullman Police Department - Lateral Police Officer has 1 vacancy.

Oral boards are scheduled when the current eligibility list is exhausted or expires, whichever comes first.

Number of Current Vacancies: 1

Salary Information

The City of Pullman Police Department is offering a $10,000 signing bonus to lateral hires.

Salary: $6,099-$8.252/month

Benefit Information

All uniforms and equipment are issued by Pullman Police Department. Vacation and benefits include 11 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days (increases with longevity), 12 paid sick days per year, enrollment in Washington State LEOFF2 Retirement, Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance provided for employee and dependents.

Pullman Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination No, not required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
Minimum Age 21
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No felony convictions
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Juvenile felony convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Corrected to 20/20
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification

Shall have successfully completed the Washington State Law Enforcement Basic Academy or an academy which meets the criteria of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, in which case, if hired, the candidate must successfully challenge the regular Academy program through participation in the basic equivalency process. Information on equivalency reciprocity can be found here: WSCJTC Equivalency.

Prior Experience Requirement Currently employed as a full-time commissioned law enforcement officer with two years of continuous law enforcement experience or one year full-time commissioned continuous law enforcement experience with satisfactory performance and have 30 credit hours or 45 quarter hours of college credits at an accredited institution.
Other • Read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Develop skill in the use and care of a variety of firearms and law enforcement equipment.
• Learn and perform first aid.
• Have physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work required.
• Maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens from varied racial, ethnic, or economic backgrounds.
• Successfully pass a Medical Evaluation


Job Description: This position performs law enforcement, crime investigation, and crime prevention work. Primary responsibility is for the protection of life through enforcing statutes and laws. Duties normally consist of patrol and traffic activities in the city on an assigned shift in a patrol car, on foot, or bicycle and preliminary investigations; however employees may be delegated assignments in specialized areas. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must exercise individual judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies and enforcing ordinances and laws.

Example of Duties:
• Engages in preventive patrol to determine the existence of actual or potential troublesome crime related situations.
• Conducts investigations regarding possible law violation.
• Determines existence of probable cause, identifies, and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody; conducts examinations of persons, vehicles, premises, or areas to determine the presence of individuals or illegal activities or articles; takes necessary steps to locate, identify, and impound property taken from rightful owners; takes suspect or offender into custody and delivers them to appropriate confinement location, maintaining security and safety of individuals being moved from one place to another; transfers or accepts custody of suspects or offenders and participates in completion of required jail intake procedures.
• Is assigned an active case load requiring follow-up investigations and continues with assigned investigation, unless relieved of the case by a supervisor, until the investigation leads to a logical conclusion.
• Initiates public service activities and responds to requests from persons for information and assistance.
• Monitors and directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces traffic regulations. Issues traffic citations where appropriate.
• Conducts investigations of traffic accidents.
• Attempts to locate offenders or pursue and capture escaped inmates and suspects.
• Participates in directed patrol activities in either a motor vehicle, on a bicycle, or on foot.

Tools and Equipment Used: Police car; police radio; lidar; radar gun; handgun and other weapons as required; sidehandle baton; handcuffs; breathalyzer; first aid equipment; investigating equipment, including camera and fingerprinting apparatus; video equipment; telephone; personal computer; fax machine; copy machine; smart phone; body-worn camera; in-car camera.

Selection Factors : Applicants should describe their previous experience and training for each of the following selection factors. These factors will be the basis for selecting the most qualified applicants to be interviewed. Candidates selected for employment must satisfactorily demonstrate possession of these factors during a prescribed probationary period, and afterwards, for continued employment.

• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and to determine proper course of action.
• Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to cope with stress situations calmly, firmly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights.
• Ability to maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens from varied racial, ethnic, or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work with other law enforcement officers in teamwork situations.
• Ability to develop skill in the use and care of a variety of firearms and law enforcement equipment.
• Ability to learn and use investigative techniques and procedures.
• Ability to observe and remember details.
• Ability to learn to drive light duty passenger vehicles and bicycles skillfully and in a proper manner.
• Ability to learn and properly perform first aid.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (day, swing, grave).
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to operate a vehicle safely.
• Ability to receive ACCESS certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to pass extensive background check.
• Must be able to pass a polygraph examination.
• Must be able to pass a psychological examination.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a peace officer certification in Washington State.

Pullman Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.

Contact Information

Pullman Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

260 SE Kamiaken Street
Pullman, WA 99163 Whitman County County
509-334-0802

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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