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As first responders, Police Officers are vital to public safety and under regular supervision, perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the City of Seattle Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.. Entry Level Police Officer describes a candidate with no prior law enforcement experience and those who have completed a self-sponsored academy and have not worked as a commissioned officer/deputy for a law enforcement agency.. Exceptional Entry Police Officer describes a candidate who successfully completed a has basic law enforcement academy and FTO, but who does not have the required 24 months of full-time service as a law enforcement officer in the last 36 months to qualify as a lateral applicant.. Have not used Marijuana within twelve (12) months prior to taking civil service exam, and•. Have not used club drugs, such as, but not limited to: Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MDMA (ecstasy) within the previous three (3) years, and

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Police Officer - City of Seattle Department: HireMilitary Jobs Employment Type: Permanent Location: WA - Seattle Metro Area Compensation: $40.06 - $52.45 / hour Description The Seattle Police Department is seeking individuals committed to understanding and protecting the ethical, cultural, and ethnic values of the City of Seattle and its residents as Police Officers. As first responders, Police Officers are vital to public safety and under regular supervision, perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the City of Seattle Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. <ul><li>Entry Level Police Officer describes a candidate with no prior law enforcement experience and those who have completed a self-sponsored academy and have not worked as a commissioned officer/deputy for a law enforcement agency.</li><li>Exceptional Entry Police Officer describes a candidate who successfully completed a has basic law enforcement academy and FTO, but who does not have the required 24 months of full-time service as a law enforcement officer in the last 36 months to qualify as a lateral applicant. Exceptional Entry Police Officer candidates must test with the entry-level candidates and are not eligible to take the Lateral entry exam. Exceptional Entry candidates must identify themselves as such by sending an e-mail to the Police Exams Administrator upon completion of their application. </li></ul> **Note from HireMilitary **Before submitting your resume, ensure you have aligned your resume with the job description to identify you as a competitive candidate for the role. Use our Quick Start Guide to Writing a Targeted Resume to assist. Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Explains laws and police procedures to residents.</li><li>Operates a patrol car. Patrols city streets, areas and businesses to deter criminal activity and promote public safety. </li><li>Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; conducts initial investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work. Conducts search and seizure activities as appropriate. Collects and preserves crime scene and evidence. </li><li>Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law. Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved. </li><li>Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities. </li><li>Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.</li><li>Transports individuals in custody. </li><li>Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings. The City of Seattle provides police service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.</li></ul> Qualifications Eligibility Standards: <ul><li>Be at least twenty and half (20.5) years of age. </li><li>Hold United States citizenship, OR have legal permanent residency in the U.S.</li><li>Attained a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency (GED). </li><li>Individuals may not have been discharged from military service under dishonorable conditions. Applicants must meet all eligibility standards by the date of participation in the exam process.</li></ul> Minimum Employment Standards: The following standards apply to all candidates for Police Officer. Drug Use. Prior to the exam date: <ul><li>Have not used Marijuana within twelve (12) months prior to taking civil service exam, and•</li><li>Have not used cocaine or crack within the previous five (5) years, and </li><li> Have not used club drugs, such as, but not limited to: Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MDMA (ecstasy) within the previous three (3) years, and </li><li>Have not used any Hallucinogens, LSD, Mushrooms, or Psylocybin within the previous five (5) years, and </li><li>Have not used PCP, Angel Dust, Wet or Phencyclidine within the previous five (5) years, and </li><li>Have not used Opium, Morphine, or Heroin within the previous five (5) years, and </li><li>Have not used Methamphetamine, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass, or Amphetamine within the previous five (5) years, and </li><li>Have not inhaled aerosols, sometimes referred to as Huffing (paint) or Whippits (Nitrous Oxide) or used Khat within the previous five (5) years, and </li><li>Have not used any illegal drug(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity, and </li><li> Have not manufactured or cultivated illegal drug(s) for the purpose of the sales/marketing of the drug(s). </li></ul> Please note that use of illegal drugs and the illegal use of prescription drugs, referred to in this standard, means the use of one or more drugs, the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Offers of employment are conditioned upon a pre-employment drug screening to confirm abstinence from illegal drug use. Traffic Record A candidate's driving record will be thoroughly assessed and may be a factor for disqualification. Examples of infractions/traffic crimes that may be disqualifying: <ul><li>Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Reckless Driving, or Hit & Run Driving. </li><li>Suspension of your driver's license within five (5) years of the exam date </li><li>Three (3) or more moving violations (speeding, negligent driving, etc.) within five (5) years of the exam date will be carefully reviewed. </li><li>Two (2) or more accidents within five (5) years of the exam date, wherein candidate was judged to be at fault and/or charged with a moving violation. </li></ul> Criminal History A candidate's criminal history, including all arrests, prosecutions, deferred prosecutions, "Alford" pleas, and non-conviction information will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification. The following will be disqualifying: <ul><li>Any adult felony conviction. </li><li>Any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity. </li><li>Any domestic violence conviction. </li></ul> Employment Record A candidate's employment history, including any terminations, or leaving an employer in lieu of termination, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification. Financial Record A candidate's credit history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collection will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification. The following will be disqualifying: <ul><li>Failure to pay income tax or child support. </li></ul> Professional Appearance All applicants are expected to maintain a professional appearance at all times. SPD has the sole discretion in determining what is considered professional, as it relates to the position of Police Officer. Any and all tattoos, branding (intentional burning of the skin to create a design), voluntary disfigurement (marring or spoiling of the appearance or shape of a body part), or scarification (intentional cutting of the skin to create a design) shall be carefully reviewed by SPD on a case-bycase basis. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required prior to being hired. Ability to accurately type at least 35 wpm is highly desirable. Seattle residence is not required for application or appointment. Job offers are contingent on review of credit, criminal and driving history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process. Medical, psychological, and polygraph examinations are administered after a conditional offer of employment is made. Benefits & Compensation The Seattle Police Department is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in its workforce. Hiring Bonus: The City of Seattle is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus for entry-level police officers. APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants must complete all parts of the Public Safety Civil Service Testing Process (steps 1 & 2) that are listed. If that is not possible, candidates should wait to apply in the next exam cycle that will open a week after this one closes. 1. Submit Application 2. Register and Complete 2 Exam Components. Examinations are offered virtually or at physical locations across the United States. These components include: <ul><li>Frontline National (Law Enforcement) Exam</li><li>Public Safety Self-Assessment (Parts 1 & 2) </li></ul> 3. Physical Agility Test 4. Oral Board Interview: 5. Backgrounding 6. Medical Evaluation, Psychological Exam, and Polygraph Exam 7. Final Offer of Employment: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about Tenova LLC/HireMilitary's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO is the Law poster.

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