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Sumner Police Department - Community Service Officer
Last updated on September 28, 2023
PST Partner Agency since August 23, 2019
Vacancy: 1
Testing Deadline: August 21, 2024.
Important Information
The City of Sumner is currently recruiting one Community Service Officer. This is an armed "specially commissioned peace officer" position that performs a variety of duties relating to the investigation of potential violations and enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances and regulations; including the investigation and enforcement of parking violations. Performs transports of in custody prisoners to and from corrections facilities to court and may also transport in custody prisoners from the field to corrections facilities. Assist police officers and citizens in non-emergency situations and performs special assignments as directed.
To view the full job description and to apply, applicants must first test with Public Safety Testing and select City of Sumner to receive test results. After testing, candidates must also apply online through the City of Sumner employment website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sumnerwa.
Community Information
The City of Sumner's vision is to set the standard of excellence for a progressive small city. In working to achieve that vision, Sumner prioritizes and celebrates diverse perspectives, life experiences and differences. The City actively seeks and encourages people with diverse backgrounds and characteristics to apply and all come together with a goal of continuing to learn and improve to better serve the residents, businesses and visitors of our community. Sumner remains a traditional city of just over 10,000 residents with agricultural roots, known for decades as the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World. At the same time, its compact, walkable layout aligns perfectly with progressive planning trends, as its classic Main Street becomes repurposed for boutiques, independent restaurants and daily services such as legal offices, financial advisors and doctors. While Sumner retains historic neighborhoods of Craftsman houses and an active high school right on Main Street, it also offers over 16,000 manufacturing and distribution jobs for companies such as REI, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Amazon.com, and Dillanos Coffee Roasters. With a downtown Sound Transit station with buses and trains, it is well connected to the Puget Sound region while striving to be a full service city with the largest YMCA facility in the state of Washington as well as a link trail system that will connect the Foothills and Interurban trails. Like the community, the city government is large enough to be professional but small enough to be creative. The City has won a variety of awards from the Governor's Smart Planning Award to recognition at the International Association of Chiefs of Police for its groundbreaking police work on victims' assistance. With a strong mayor format, the City has just over 100 employees who operate a cemetery, wastewater treatment facility, accredited police department, animal shelter, parks, full service public works and administration.
Department Information
The Sumner Police Department has 21 commissioned officers which include: Police Chief, Deputy Chief, two Sergeants, two Detectives, one School Resource Officer, and the remaining Patrol Officers. Additional staff include administrative support staff, Animal Control Officers, and the Code Enforcement Officer.
The City contracts jail services with neighboring agencies and dispatch service is provided by South Sound 911. The City also provides contracted animal control services to six other cities and maintains a shelter in the city of Puyallup. The department participates in multi-agency teams for SWAT, Major Crimes, Civil Disturbance, Collision Investigations, and numerous traffic emphasis.
We are guided by our principles of professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and commitment. The department has been state accredited since 2005. Our vision is to set the standard of excellence for a progressive small city police department.
Job Description
This position is a full-time, Fair Labor Standards Act non-exempt position. The regular work schedule for the Community Service Officer (CSO) is Monday-Friday. Alternative work schedules may be authorized upon mutual agreement. Attendance at evening meetings or other special events may require attendance outside of the normal work schedule. This position is a Civil Service position and is eligible for representation through the Police Guild.
General Purpose This is an armed "specially commissioned peace officer" position that performs a variety of duties relating to the investigation of potential violations and enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances and regulations; including the investigation and enforcement of parking violations. Performs transports of in custody prisoners to and from corrections facilities to court and may also transport in custody prisoners from the field to corrections facilities. Assist police officers and citizens in non-emergency situations and performs special assignments as directed.
Supervision Received Works under the supervision of the Deputy Chief or designee.
Supervision Responsibilities Inmates and defendants under the CSO's custody.
Examples of Duties:
The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description in no way imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a supervisor. While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty with average proficiently.
Responsible for municipal parking enforcement, including patrolling for / investigating; parking violations, abandoned or junk vehicles, unsafe traffic conditions caused by the parking of vehicles, issuing parking tickets and impounding vehicles;
Responds to public nuisance violations, including patrolling for / investigating citizen complaints of nuisance violations or unsafe / unsanitary conditions, and issuing official orders, notices and / or infractions;
Coordinates the enforcement of codes with other agencies and / or with departments within the City;
Maintains code enforcement and parking cases and prepares those cases for hearings or court proceedings;
Inspects property for inoperative vehicles on private property, issues notices for vehicle abatement if necessary, oversees abatement and removal of vehicles; Appears in court as required;
Prepares and maintains detailed records and/or statistics related to enforcement activities;
Develops and maintains positive public relations with an emphasis on customer service and mutual problem solving;
Performs fingerprinting services for members of the public;
Transports in custody prisoners to and from corrections facilities to court and aides in courtroom security;
May perform prisoner transports from the field to corrections facilities or from one corrections facility to another;
Assists police officers as requested;
Performs crime prevention and community outreach as requested;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age or older and eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of application.
Necessary Special Requirements Must hold a valid Washington State driver's license with a driving record free from serious or frequent violations.
Must successfully pass a criminal justice applicant background check, including a polygraph, and medical screenings.
Must successfully complete an approved WSCJTC Reserve Officer Academy or Corrections Officer Academy and any other training requirements prescribed by the Department.
Desired Qualifications A degree or college course work related to criminal justice.
Previous law enforcement or corrections related experience.
Currently possess a WSCJTC Reserve Officer Certification or Peace Officer Certification.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Modern office practices, procedures, equipment and record keeping including basic computer skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel;
Local and State laws pertaining to public nuisance, noise, and parking regulations and enforcement penalties and procedures;
Emergency first aid and CPR;
Principles and practices of investigation and evidence law;
Constitutional safeguards and search and seizure;
Elements of effective public education and community relations;
Ability to:
Work in a diverse community; demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and de-escalations skills;
Safely operate a motor vehicle during duty, including a transport van;
Work independently in the absence of supervision, exercising good judgment in determining when issues require involvement of supervisors;
Gather data and evidence, prepare clear and concise reports, and maintain and update records;
Respond to inquiries, complaints and calls for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner;
Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws and regulations with impartiality and sound discretion in judgment;
Recognize and provide intelligence information for officers or other City departments, within the perimeters of the community service officer's authority, especially with regard to dangerous subjects, activities, or conditions;
Qualify with department firearms annually;
Communicate effectively, both in speaking and writing English;
Safely search, secure, and transport defendants and inmates;
Contribute to the department's overall mission.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands/work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Requirements may be subject to modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat to significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
Description of Work Environment Typically work is performed both in doors and outside in adverse weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to hazards is an integral part of the job. May be exposed to hazardous materials, such as body fluids and/or chemicals. The employee will be required to physically restrain or subdue individuals that will require human contact and an appropriate level of physical fitness and agility.
This position requires the physical strength to exert force and/or lift or carry objects weighing up to 70 pounds occasionally; the ability to perform tactical self-defense; the ability to restrain a person; the endurance to frequently move about from location to location, on foot; and the ability to see and hear constantly. Frequently required to remain seated or standing for extended periods; frequently reaches and uses hands, arms and/or feet and legs, including carrying, pushing, pulling, handling and grasping; repetitive hand motion associated with computer data entry; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop or crawl.
Area Information
County: Pierce
Population: 10,000+
# of Staff: 135
Hiring Status
Sumner Police Department - Community Service Officer has 1 vacancy.
The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is August 21, 2024.
The City of Sumner is currently recruiting one Community Service Officer and currently establishing an eligibility list. This is an armed "specially commissioned peace officer" position that performs a variety of duties relating to the investigation of potential violations and enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances and regulations; including the investigation and enforcement of parking violations. Performs transports of in custody prisoners to and from corrections facilities to court and may also transport in custody prisoners from the field to corrections facilities. Assist police officers and citizens in non-emergency situations and performs special assignments as directed. To view the full job description and to apply, applicants must first test with Public Safety Testing and select City of Sumner to receive test results. After testing, candidates must also apply online through the City of Sumner employment website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sumnerwa.
The City of Sumner provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and LEOFF plan for Police; advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: The City provides Regence High Deductible Medical coverage with no employee cost share and net 0 deductible (HRA/HSA Component) for eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger. The City contributes the amount of the deductible each year to the employee's Health Savings Account. Employer contributions to the HSA are pro-rated for employees starting after the first of the year.
Employees eligible for representation by the Teamsters Union are covered by the Teamsters Medical Trust.
Dental Coverage: Delta Dental insurance is covered at 100% For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger at no cost to the employee.
Vision Coverage: VSP $0 cost share plan is provided for eligible employees and their eligible dependents at no cost to the employee.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, sick leave banks, vacation leave and personal holidays, depending upon union affiliation and appointment type. Regular full time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave each month and earn vacation leave starting at 12 days per year in the first year of service and increases with additional years of service.
Our City Code explains the leave benefits and holidays in more detail: Sumner Municipal Code For positions eligible for union representation, the current collective bargaining agreements can be found on our City Website's employment page: www.sumnerwa.gov/employment
Insurance Plans: All employees are covered by a long-term disability plan through the Hartford at no cost to the employee. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees.
All employees are covered by a $50,000 or $80,000 (police) Life Insurance plan at no cost to the employee.
Deferred Compensation 457(b) or Roth:Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. The City makes a flat monthly contribution of $185 for non-police positions and $250 for police represented positions. There is no contribution requirement on behalf of the employee. Employees can pick from DRS DCP, Voya or MissionSquare (ICMA) plans.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police are included in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Police Officers are included in the DRS LEOFF2 plan. For more information about DRS including current rates visit: drs.wa.gov
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit:Employees are paid on a semi-monthly schedule (5th and 20th of the month) by direct deposit. Effective October 1, 2023 all employees will be paid on a bi-monthly schedule with paydays every other Friday.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule or collective bargaining agreement.
Union Affiliation:Some job classifications are eligible for union membership.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
Sumner Police Department - Community Service 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 90 days (~3 months) before or after your passing written exam.
Minimum Age
21
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident
High School Grad/ GED
Yes
Driver's License Required
Valid Washington State driver's license with a driving record free from serious or frequent violations.
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
Requirements can be obtained from agency on request.
College Requirement
A degree or college course work related to criminal justice preferred.
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification
Must successfully complete an approved WSCJTC Reserve Officer Academy or Corrections Officer Academy and any other training requirements prescribed by the Department.
Basic Corrections Academy Certification
Currently possess a WSCJTC Reserve Officer Certification or Peace Officer Certification preferred.
Prior Experience Requirement
Previous law enforcement or corrections related experience preferred.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant
We consider the highest score received within the past one year
Sumner Police Department - Community Service 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
Drug Usage
Automatic
Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential
Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
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
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
Potential
Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.
Contact Information
Sumner Police Department - Community Service Officer
1104 Maple Street Suite 140
Sumner, WA 98390
Pierce County 253-863-6384
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
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4/1/2020 Update:
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