Law Enforcement Officer Position

Enumclaw Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Enumclaw Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on March 25, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancy: 1

Testing Deadline: March 31, 2024.

Important Information

ENTRY LEVEL CANDIDATES:

EXPERIENCED & LATERAL CANDIDATES:

**We will cover your post-test add-on fee! Contact civilservice@ci.enumclaw.wa.us for the coupon code**

Community Information

The City of Enumclaw is located in Western Washington in South King County. Enumclaw is roughly 1 hour from Seattle, Crystal Mountain and Mt. Rainier. The City boundary spans 5 square miles and is surrounded by farmland and the Cascade Foothills.

Department Information

The Enumclaw Police Department currently has 36 full time employees with 19 Commissioned Officers. The City also has its own jail with a staff of 7 Corrections Officers and a Communications / 911 center with a staff of 7 Communications Specialists. The Department’s Patrol Officer is under the supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and the Operation Services Manager. Patrol Officer’s provide 7/24 response to all calls for service including both emergency and non-emergency reports of crime, criminal activity, and related incidents. Responsibilities include maintaining the public peace, ensuring safety and security of individuals and property, prevention of crime through proactive and initiated activities, and conduct appropriate investigations. Uniformed Enumclaw Police Officers are generalist in that they provide full service preliminary investigations, follow up as needed to complete cases worked, make the appropriate arrest(s) and present the case to the prosecutor for filing. Additional activities include coordination of crime scenes, evidence collection, report writing, crime photography, court testimony and all associated responsibilities of law enforcement services standard as a first responder.

Job Description

To provide a professional level of core police services using law enforcement’s best practices and industry standards for the application of law enforcement emergency and non-emergency response to calls for service, incidents, and request for assistance. To assure that the systems and processes in place are relative to the chosen values, principles and philosophies deemed effective towards quality services.

The Department’s Patrol Officer is under the supervision of the Patrol Sergeant and the Operation Services Manager. Patrol Officer’s provide 7/24 response to all calls for service including both emergency and non-emergency reports of crime, criminal activity, and related incidents. Responsibilities include maintaining the public peace, ensuring safety and security of individuals and property, prevention of crime through proactive and initiated activities, and conduct appropriate investigations. Uniformed Enumclaw Police Officers are generalist in that they provide full service preliminary investigations, follow up as needed to complete cases worked, make the appropriate arrest(s) and present the case to the prosecutor for filing. Additional activities include coordination of crime scenes, evidence collection, report writing, crime photography, court testimony and all associated responsibilities of law enforcement services standard as a first responder.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The ability to follow the best practices and industry standards associated with the uniformed law enforcement position responsibilities.
  • To ensure that all uniformed law enforcement services conducted are within the legal guidelines and accepted law enforcement Practices.
  • The ability to work in conjunction with outside agencies and representatives in a professional manner.
  • The ability to create and maintain a positive, constructive work environment and promote harmonious working relations among unit members and department personnel.
  • To ensure the proper steps are followed for professional case management.
  • To provide for the continual safety, security, order, care, and program activities of the police officer and their response to calls for service, incidents, and law enforcement services in general.
  • Responsible for the daily operations of systems, records, and legal documents as they pertain to the operation, policies, guidelines and maintenance of the police facility and community responses.
  • Ability to investigate reports of crime and crime scene preservation while performing all functions related to evidence collection, preservation of evidence and documentation for court presentations.
  • To provide for the legal arrest and incarceration of those responsible for committing crime including appropriate and professional interviews and interrogations in accordance with accepted law enforcement practices.
  • The ability to conduct searches for persons and property in accordance with accepted law enforcement practices.
  • The ability to perform traffic investigations, traffic enforcement and traffic control as necessary and appropriate.
  • To possess knowledge of known criminals and issues affecting the community’s quality of life issues.
  • The ability to respond to calls for service and other activities as assigned.
  • The ability to respond to emergency incidents with other first responders including, but not limited to, Fire and Medical personnel when and where appropriate.
  • To use restraint and force as necessary and in accordance with department policies, procedures, guidelines, and within the laws and regulations of law enforcement’s best practices.
  • To provide proactive patrols and visibility to all areas of the community. To be proactive in schools, community groups, businesses, and the public.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.


SCHEDULE 


  • 5 on and 4 off
  • 10 Hour Shifts
  • Day Shift: 0600 – 1600
  • Swing Shift: 1400 – 0000
  • Night Shift: 2000 - 0600


Area Information

County: King
Population: 12,733
# of Staff: 36

Hiring Status

Enumclaw Police Department - Police Officer has 1 vacancy.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is March 31, 2024.

The City of Enumclaw is continually accepting applications for entry level as well as experienced/lateral police officers. To be considered you must have current Public Safety Testing scores and a City of Enumclaw application turned in. Please also provide a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veterans scoring criteria.

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • For questions about the testing process, or to verify qualifications contact Katy McKee, Civil Service Secretary - kmckee@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
  • For questions related to benefits and insurance contact Tana Nissen, HR Manager - tnissen@ci.enumclaw.wa.us


Salary Information

$6,907 - $8,816 /month.

6 salary steps. Starting position dependent on experience.

Base salary does not include scheduled overtime, holiday pay, educational incentive, longevity pay, $200/mo VEBA contribution and $1,000 yearly uniform allowance.

Benefit Information

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • VEBA
  • LEOFF 2 Retirement
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Optional Compensatory Time
  • Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Optional Disability Insurance
  • Police Take Home Car Program

Enumclaw Police Department - Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.

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 None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider all the scores from the same applicant

Enumclaw Police Department - 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
Driving
Automatic 3 or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 3 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past 5 years.
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 5 years.
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Illegal opiate use.
Automatic Hallucinogen use within past 7 years. No more than 2 uses total.
Automatic Illegal use of 3 or more different controlled substances.
Automatic Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on a case by case basis.
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 3 times in lifetime, and no use within the past 5 years.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
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 3 or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
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.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Automatic Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Enumclaw Police Department - Police Officer

1705 Wells Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022 King County
360-825-3505

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required


Other Enumclaw Police Department positions

Communications Officer/Dispatcher
Jail/Corrections