Law Enforcement Officer Position

Ephrata Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Ephrata Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on October 30, 2023
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancy: 1

Community Information

Ephrata is a small town located in central Washington. Servicing a population of just over 8,600 people and surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery of Beasley Hill and the Columbia Basin. Our town offers an affordable housing market, low cost of living and abundance of recreational activities to maintain a great work/life balance. The greater Ephrata area is home to over 100 lakes, Beazley Hill contains miles of hiking/mountain bike trails, and the city is only a couple hours from some of the best ski resorts in the PNW.

Department Information

The Ephrata Police Department is committed to public safety and our community whole heartedly supports us. We place an emphasis on consistent training and encourage opportunities for professional development. 

Ephrata Police Department’s current authorized staffing consists of 16 sworn Officers and 3 civilian support staff. Patrol Officers work 12-hour shifts with two 3-day weekends (Friday-Sunday) each month. Specialty assignments include, Bike patrol, Tactical Response Team (TRT), Field Training Officer and Detective.

Area Information

County: Grant
Population: 8620
# of Staff: 19

Hiring Status

Ephrata Police Department - Police Officer has 1 vacancy.

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of up to five" with the top five candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

The City currently has one vacancy.

Salary Information

Police Officer base salary for 2023 (1st year) - $5,913/month.

Benefit Information

Full coverage medical/dental/vision paid 100% by City for single and family; Equipment allowance; 12 hour shifts; excellent vacation accrual; Longevity pay after completion of 5th year; City paid VEBA account; State LEOFF 2 Retirement

Ephrata 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 Disqualifying.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Disqualifying.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Must meet requirement of LEOFF system.
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification Not required until after appointment.
Prior Experience Requirement Not required for entry level.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Ephrata 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 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 10 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
Automatic 3 or more moving violations in past 5 years.
Automatic 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 5 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past 5 year(s)
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 5 year(s)
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity
Automatic Illegal opiate use
Automatic Hallucinogen use within past 5 years. No more than 3 uses total
Automatic Illegal use of 1 or more different controlled substances
Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on 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 time(s) 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 Withdrawn from consideration for any (law enforcement/fire/corrections/dispatch) employment because of the following reasons: Polygraph/Psychological testing failure
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.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Ephrata Police Department - Police Officer

121 Alder Street SW
Ephrata, WA 98823 Grant County
509-754-4601

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


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