Law Enforcement Officer Position

Normandy Park Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

 

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Normandy Park Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

Last updated on September 28, 2023
PST Partner Agency since November 18, 2014

Important Information

No vaccine mandate.  Applicants must complete the PublicSafetyTesting.com process PRIOR to completing a City of Normandy Park employment application. Once you complete the process with PublicSafetyTesting.com, the City of Normandy Park Human Resource Manager will contact you with information on the status of your PST Application.

Community Information

Live and work in a beautiful waterfront community located on the shores of Puget Sound. The City of Normandy Park (Established in 1953) is a vibrant and growing area located approximately 13 miles south of downtown Seattle and just west of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Normandy Park is primarily a residential city with access to numerous retail and recreational activities. With a population of nearly 7,000 residents, Normandy Park boasts a neighborhood feeling while being situated close to large municipalities. Normandy Park is home to numerous city parks that offer varying activities such as baseball and soccer, hiking, access to a saltwater beach, and views of the Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, and Vashon Island.

Department Information

The Normandy Park Police Department is a police agency comprised of dedicated law enforcement professionals who strive for community service through innovative and pro-active approaches to crime prevention. NPPD provides all police services for the City, which include a uniformed patrol division, motorcycle and bicycle patrol, as well as investigations and animal control. The department also has a Vacation House Watch Program, Paws on Patrol Program, and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training for women. The department structure includes a Chief, Administrative Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, eight patrol officers, Records Manager, Evidence Technician and Reserve Police Officer’s. NPPD also participates in the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) in King County, which consists of 12 police agencies through an inter-local agreement. The CSPA has a Major Crimes Task Force, and shares training and other opportunities amongst the 12 agencies.

Area Information

County: King
Population: 6,800
# of Staff: 12

Hiring Status

The city of Normandy Park is hiring for one full-time Police Officer positions. The city is currently accepting applications and the date for upcoming oral boards is forthcoming.

Salary Information

2023 Salary Range: $6425.32 - $8033.03. The 2023 salary range is projected to increase between 2.5% - 5% in 2024 subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Incentive pay range from 2% to 4% for education, Detective, EVOC Instructor, and Field Training Officer. Longevity increases 1.5% after 5 years, 2.5% after 10 years, 4% after 15 years, 4.5% after 20 years, and 6% after 25 years.  At the discretion of the Chief of Police, a lateral entry police officer may be placed on the salary scale and the vacation accrual schedule at a level commensurate with his or her prior service as a general duty police officer.

Benefit Information

Fully paid medical, dental, vision for employee and for dependents; HRA Veba Health Reimbursement Plan; disability for employee; vacation 48 hours after six months then 8 hours per month for first three years and increasing to a maximum of 16 hours per month; 8 hours sick leave per month available immediately; 12 paid holidays; uniforms (including dry cleaning) and weapons provided; LEOFF Retirement; voluntary deferred compensation and life insurance; paid lunch break. Additional training classes are provided.

Normandy Park Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, 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 None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Prior Experience Requirement Be or have been employed as a full-time, paid officer with a municipal, county or state law enforcement agency for at least 24 months, continually, within the last 36 months.

OR

Applicants who have completed a police academy approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and have at least 60 months of full-time commissioned police service with a municipal, state or county law enforcement agency shall also meet the minimum experience standards.
Other

Normandy Park 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
Driving
Automatic 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 1 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
Automatic 2 or more moving violations in past 5 years.
Automatic 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 5 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Cannot have bought, sold or been in possession of any controlled substance within one year of applying for the position.
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Illegal opiate use.
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
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.
Automatic Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Automatic No domestic violence convictions.
Employment
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.

Contact Information

Normandy Park Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166-3679 King County
206.248.7600 - 9am to 4pm weekdays

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


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