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Lateral Police Officer - Bellingham, WA (ID: 465273) |
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Title | Lateral Police Officer |
Type | Police Officer |
Date Posted | 2024-01-02 |
City / Organization | Bellingham, WA |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Description | Nature of Work The Bellingham Police Department is seeking experienced law enforcement officers to join our team.
City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City’s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan.
Work normally involves patrolling in an unaccompanied automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or foot patrol, and/or conducting detailed criminal investigations, traffic regulation, or community policing activities in a designated area on an assigned shift. Work involves a substantial element of danger and requires the responsible exercise of appropriate judgment in meeting critical emergency situations. Employees are sworn to act in behalf of the Police Department and the City of Bellingham and carry firearms in the performance of their duties. Employees may be directed to work on, lead, or plan special projects or assignments which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge attained through experience as a uniformed officer. Work of this class may be reviewed by superior officers via personal inspection, reviews of reports and/or oral discussion. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in any and all property existing in the City of Bellingham and its environs. This involves working in a variety of environmental conditions and may require: walking, sitting or standing for long periods; running, climbing, jumping, or physical exertion in inclement weather; physical agility in slippery conditions, mountainous or uneven terrain, or in water. Officers work in unaccompanied automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or on foot patrol, maintaining contact with the dispatch center. There is exposure to high-risk situations which 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, firearms and other gear. While in uniform and/or driving a police vehicle, the Police Officer will not be allowed to use or display any tobacco product. Officers work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job including:
Experience and Training
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Necessary Special Requirements
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to meet the following qualifications on the medical exam is reason for rejection: Uncorrected vision in either eye of 20/100 or better. NOTE: The urinalysis drug screen, background investigation and polygraph examination includes a review of illegal drug use. A history of using illegal drugs, considering the nature and recentness of these offenses, may be grounds for disqualification for this position.
Selection Process **You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along**
The final candidates will be referred to the department for additional examinations, assessments, or tests. Eligible candidates will also be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire.
Please note: Candidates may be removed for the reasons specified in Civil Service Rule Section 9 at any time throughout this process. |