Law Enforcement Officer Position

Quincy Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Quincy Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on January 26, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 4

Community Information

Quincy is located near the center of Washington State just 10 miles North of I-90. Quincy is the gateway to the Wenatchee Valley, Leavenworth and the Okanogan Valley if you are traveling from the South or East. Tourism is a major part of our economy. The Gorge Amphitheater, which draws an estimated 3,000 to 20,000 people per concert, is located 10 miles southwest of Quincy. Sunland Estates summer homes and the Crescent Bar Recreation area all add to our tourism along with the already available hunting, fishing, rock climbing and boating.

Department Information

The Quincy Police Department's motto is "In partnership with the community we serve".

Job Description

The position of this class is responsible for performing law enforcement, crime prevention, and investigation work. Primary responsibility is for the protection of life and property through enforcing statutes and laws. Duties normally consist of patrol and traffic activities in the city on an assigned shift in a patrol car or on foot. However, employees may be assigned special functions requiring prior law enforcement experience and may assume the supervisory duties of a higher level classification for training purposes. Work involves an element of personal danger, and employees must exercise individual judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies and enforcing ordinances and laws. Assignments may include conducting pre and post arrest investigations of crimes, crime scene photography, in-depth traffic investigations, and crime prevention activities. New Entry Level hires will be required to successfully complete an 18- month probationary period, prior to permanent appointment and successful completion of Washington Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

Area Information

County: Grant
Population: 8170
# of Staff: 23

Hiring Status

Quincy Police Department - Police Officer has 4 vacancies.

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 five" with the top five candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation and selection as vacancies occur.


Number of Current Vacancies: 4

Salary Information

2017 - $4,074.17 - $5,601.14

2018 - $4,237.14 - $5,825.19

2019 - $4,406.62 - $6,239.95

2020 - $4,582.89 - $6,180.52

2021 - $4,674.54 - $6,304.13

2022 - $4,943.81 - $6,587.82

2023 - $5,166.28 - $6,884.27

2024 - $5,398.76 - $7,194.06


Take Home Vehicle is provided for those Officers living within sixty (60) minute respond time.


Lateral applicants are strongly encourage to apply. $5,000.00 signing bonus. $2,500.00 due upon signing and the additional $2,500.00 after one year of employment. 

If interested please contact Civil Service Secretary Laura Camacho at 509-787-3523 extension 226 or by email at lcamacho@quincywashington.us

Benefit Information

Annual leave, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, longevity, education incentive, bilingual pay (Spanish only), competitive employee/dependent benefit package.  Longevity, education incentive and bilingual pay is calculated on percentage of base salary.

Quincy 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 Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification Must qualify under the Washington Crimal Justice Training Commission's standards for attendance at Commission sponsored schools.
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Quincy 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 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
Automatic 3 or more moving violations in past 3 years.
Automatic 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 3 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past 3 years.
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 3 years, except marijuana.
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
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 statute.
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: untruthfulness, refusal to submit to polygraph.
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

Quincy Police Department - Police Officer

223 1st Ave SW
Quincy, WA 98848 Grant County
509-787-4718

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