Law Enforcement Officer Position

Brier Police Department - Lateral / BLEA Graduate

 

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Brier Police Department - Lateral / BLEA Graduate

Last updated on August 23, 2024
PST Partner Agency since March 01, 2021

Vacancy: 1

Important Information

Courage - Integrity - Service - Proficiency - Continuous Improvement

IMMEDIATELY HIRING LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS & POST ACADEMY GRADUATES

Multiple Positions

$10,000 Hiring Bonus 

Expedited backgrounds. Provisional appointments.


  • $77,064 to $102,798
  • 6% Corporal pay
  • 3% Range master, PTO, detective, firearms instructor 
  • Shift differential - 1.5% swings and 2% graves
  • Monthly education pay - $300 graduate degree, $200 bachelor's degree, $100 associates degree (college degree is not required)
  • 2 floating holidays in addition to ten paid holidays
  • Prior service credit for vacation accrual purposes - laterals begin earning vacation based on years of prior service

Pay and Benefits Are Based on Our Collective Bargaining Agreement.


Fixed 4/10 work schedule: Sun-Weds or Weds-Sat.


HOW TO APPLY:

  1. Employment applications may be downloaded from the city website at http://ci.brier.wa.us/cityhall/hr.htm & MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT.
  2. The application must include a detailed resume.
  3. Complete applications may be mailed, faxed, or dropped off in person.

BRIER POLICE DEPARTMENT

2901 228th St. SW

Brier, WA 98036

FAX: (425) 673-7527


For any questions and to schedule your ride-along, please contact Chief Alexander Hawley - at PH: (425) 775-5452, Email: ahawley@ci.brier.wa.us

Testing through PST is NOT REQUIRED for the Lateral/Experienced Police Officer position


Community Information

The City of Brier is a wonderful community located just 15 miles North of Downtown Seattle, located in Snohomish County. The City of Brier is approximately 2.1 square miles in size, contains 27 miles of streets & roads and has approximately 7,000 residents. This beautiful community also consists of modern single-family homes and has vast open spaces, scenic parks and wildlife.

The city is governed by a Mayor/City Council form of government. The city is mostly residential and still maintains some "rural" feeling, but is close to I-5 and I-405.

Department Information

$10,000 Hiring Incentive

Within the city, the Brier Police Department strives to deliver the highest level of professionalism & service to its citizens. The Brier Police Department offers its community members a full range of services which include Animal Control, Patrol & Investigations & Traffic Enforcement. The Brier Police Department also provides 24/7 coverage of the city and works collaboratively with neighboring agencies when mutual aid needs arise. The City of Brier endeavors to provide its Officers with the resources, technology and the support needed to ensure excellent policing, investigations and successful prosecutions. Additionally, at the Brier Police Department there are numerous opportunities for additional training & self-advancement!


The City of Brier Police Department does not have a vaccine mandate.

Area Information

County: Snohomish
Population: 7,000
# of Staff: 8

Hiring Status

Brier Police Department - Lateral / BLEA Graduate has 1 vacancy.

Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation and selection as vacancies occur.


Salary Information

$10,000 Hiring Incentive


$77,064 - $102,798

  • 6% Corporal pay
  • 3% Range master, FTO, detective, firearms instructor
  • Shift differential - 1.5% swings and 2% graves
  • Monthly education pay - $300 graduate degree, $200 bachelor's degree, $100 associates degree
  • Longevity pay after five years



Benefit Information

$77,064 to $102,798

Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement Benefits

Overtime Available

Education, Longevity, Holiday, Sick, & Vacation

Brier Police Department - Lateral / BLEA Graduate Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination No, not required

HOW TO APPLY:

*If interested, please feel free to reach out to Chief Alexander Hawley directly, ahawley@ci.brier.wa.us or 425/775-5452

1. Employment applications may be downloaded from the city website at http://ci.brier.wa.us/cityhall/hr.htm & MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT.

2. The application must include a cover letter and a detailed resume.

3. Complete applications may be mailed, faxed, or dropped off in person.

BRIER POLICE DEPARTMENT

2901 228th St. SW

Brier, WA 98036

FAX: (425) 673-7527

LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required WA Driver's License or the ability to obtain a WA Driver's License.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Must meet LEOFF II standards.
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification Applicants must meet the WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission Peace Officer Requirements.

Brier Police Department - Lateral / BLEA Graduate 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
Driving
Automatic
  • Conviction of Driving/Physical Control Under the Influence within the last three (3)years
  • Conviction of Driving/Physical Control Under the Influence more than once will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
  • As an adult, conviction of Attempting to Elude, or Hit and Run
  • As an adult, conviction of Reckless or Negligent Driving 1st degree in the last three (3)years
  • Driving While License Suspended/Revoked, convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Drug Usage
Automatic
  • As an adult, convicted of any felony drug crime
  • Any use of heroin or methamphetamines
  • Any possession or use of GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) or any other “date rape” drug (includes, but not limited to; Ketamine or Rohypnol), including giving it to others
  • Any use of illegal drugs within three (3) years of application (other than juvenile or one-time experimentation). Illegal drugs include but are not limited to; cocaine, ecstasy, molly, MDMA (club drugs), spice, mushrooms, or Khat, or illegal use of prescription drugs (including steroids).
  • Illegal use of four (4) or more different controlled substances as an adult within the past ten (10) years
  • Any instance of manufacturing or cultivating illegal drugs for the purpose of sale or distribution
  • Use of any illegal drugs while employed in a criminal justice capacity
  • Obtaining a prescription under false pretenses
  • Any instance of illegally using a drug after applying to any Law Enforcement agency
  • Marijuana use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis; however, to increase the likelihood of continuing in the hiring and background process, an applicant should not have used marijuana in the last 12months
Criminal Activity
Automatic
  • Any adult felony convictions
  • Any adult misdemeanor conviction for crimes involving theft, violence, or crimes of dishonesty (including, but not limited to, perjury, forgery, impersonation, bribery, witness intimidation/tampering, or tampering with evidence)
  • All other misdemeanor convictions as an adult within the last three (3) years
  • Any conviction for a sex-related crime, including crimes involving a minor or individual with a disability, including pornography
  • Any instance of required registration as a sex offender, regardless of conviction status
  • Any other crime conviction of which disqualifies the candidate from the legal right to possess a firearm under state or federal law
  • Any conviction for animal cruelty as defined by RCW 16.52.205
  • Any conviction for a violation of a court No-Contact, Protection, or Harassment Order
  • Any candidate currently named as a Respondent in any No-Contact, Protection, or Harassment DV Order
Other
Automatic

Domestic Violence

• Any conviction for any crime classified as a Domestic Violence offense


Military

• A dishonorable discharge.

Contact Information

Brier Police Department - Lateral / BLEA Graduate

2901 228TH ST SW
Brier, WA 98036 Snohomish County
425-775-5452

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