Dance Instructor

SummaryThe responsibilities of this classification include serving, under direction, as acommissioned officer with powers of arrest, to enforce county and state codesand ordinances, and protect the lives and property of the citizens of King County.Job DutiesPatrol a designated area of the county in a police patrol vehicle and/or on foot to deter and discover crime, including on-the-scene investigation at crime scenes, assisting persons in trouble, and rendering other public safety services as needed. Respond to reports of possible crime and take action as the situation requires including securing the scene, interviewing victims and witnesses, gathering evidence, completing incident and arrest reports, investigating persons suspected of being engaged in crime, securing evidence pertaining to alleged crime, and arresting suspects. Testify in court including presenting facts and observations accurately and objectively and attesting to chain-of-custody in evidence handling. Make arrests, carry out mandates of the court, or otherwise ensure the safety of self or others, which may require the use of force, including deadly force. Investigate family disputes, reports of maltreatment of children, and complaints about mentally ill persons, including taking principals into custody or referring them to appropriate agencies, such as juvenile and medical authorities. Respond to disasters or civil disturbances, such as labor disputes, marches, riots, etc. Enforce applicable laws and ordinances. Issue citations, serve Warrants of Arrest and arrest persons on misdemeanor and felony charges, including handcuffing, searching arrested persons, securing their property, and transporting prisoners to jail. Complete necessary reports concerning alleged crime, circumstances of arrest and available evidence and witnesses. Respond to accident scenes including administering emergency first aid and summoning aid cars or other patrol units for assistance in treating the injured and controlling the scene, interviewing principals and witnesses, making general drawings of accident scenes, and completing standard accident reports. Participate in community policing activities and serve as a resource to the community. Perform related work as required, including assignments in administrative, investigative and special operations units. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsAbility to analyze situations quickly, recognize actual and potential dangers, and determine a proper course of action Ability to write clear, concise, accurate, and legible incident reports using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation Ability to speak clearly and understand the English language Ability to read, understand, interpret, and appropriately apply laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations Ability to learn and apply federal and state laws and county ordinances and established principles, practices, policies and procedures of police work Ability to work independently, establish authority and take initiative to correct problems and mistakes Ability to effectively interview victims, witnesses and suspects Ability to understand the problems & attitudes of people of various ethnic & economic groups Ability to communicate effectively with a diversity of people including individuals with social and behavioral problems Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens from varied racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks such as running, subduing and detaining fleeing suspects, climbing fences, and lifting and carrying injured persons Ability to learn and use proper investigative techniques and procedures Ability to recognize and deal with physical and emotional stress resulting from shift work, extraordinary work demands, and exposure to dangerous situations Ability to observe, remember and relate detailed information Ability to drive safely under all conditions and circumstances Ability to effectively use the police radio system Ability to learn to operate a variety of specialized equipment including, but not limited to, breathalyzer, radar, computer terminals, etc Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the use of department authorized firearms Ability to learn to use a map book to find addresses and locations Skill in use and care of a variety of firearms Supplemental InformationThese positions require both office work and work in the field under varying types of circumstances, conditions, situations, weather, location, and time, including the use of specialized equipment. Work may involve exposure to high risk situations that may involve injury or loss of life or that require emergency response procedures, such as the use of masks, gloves, etc. to prevent contact with infectious diseases and the use of protective clothing, equipment and other gear. Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of the General Education Development (GED) test Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment This is a Civil Service classification. US citizenship and the ability to read and write the English language are required by RCW 41.14.100 Offers of employment are contingent on passing a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination and psychological examination. Some licenses, certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required. The King County Sheriff's Office offers competitive wages and a generous benefit package that includes fully-paid premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their dependents. We also provide fully paid premiums for basic life insurance, a generous vacation and sick leave program, and membership in Washington State's LEOFF retirement plan.More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/benefits/YourKingCountyBenefits.aspx