Defensive Tactics Instructor Jobs in Seattle, WA

Any attachments to your application must be in PDF format. Description DESCRIPTION: Class Title: Entry Level Police Officer Department: Police Department Union: Yes-Duvall Police Officers' Association (DPOA-FOP) This is a continous recruitment GENERAL PURPOSE: The Duvall Police Department is looking for Entry-Level Police Officers. We are seeking individuals who embody uncompromising professionalism, honor, preparedness, integrity, and positivity.

Successful candidates will be dedicated professionals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others on a daily basis. Applicants should have a desire to seek knowledge and a willingness to learn and grow. We are also looking for individuals who embrace diversity and understand why the inclusion of all races and backgrounds is an important value for our organization and community.

Working for the Duvall Police Department will allow you to build relationships and make a difference in our community. You will be proud to represent the City of Duvall. A career as a Duvall Police Officer provides you the opportunity take your career in law enforcement wherever your want to go, while not just being a number, but a name and face that our community will recognize.

Community oriented policing is our "bread and butter," and it is expected new recruits will adhere to this proud tradition. There are opportunities for lateral movement and training for specialty assignments such as: School Resource Officer, Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF), PIO/Social Media, Field Training Officers, Firearms Instructors and Armorers, Bicycle Patrol, EVOC Instructor, Quartermaster, Fleet Manager, and Active Shooter Instructor, Car Seat Tech, Less Lethal/Taser Instructor, Taser Instructor and Defensive Tactics Instructor. Patrol officers work 12 hour shifts, 4 days on/4 days off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES: Police Officers are expected to perform conscientiously, proficiently and independently, any and all patrol assignments and duties of a regular patrol officer (or special assignments when so assigned). Individuals are responsible for recognizing the importance placed on law enforcement activities by the public and for tactful and courteous treatment of all citizens. Police officers are also responsible for assigned police vehicles and other equipment of the Police Department.

Police work involves the potential for personal injury and individuals must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies. Patrol and criminal investigation assignments are normally performed in accordance with departmental policies, rules, standard operating practice and established precedent, with matters requiring deviation normally referred to next higher command level for decision or direction. Individuals may be assigned to special law enforcement activities such as non-routine investigations, surveillance, juvenile matters that call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually attained through considerable training and experience.

Performance is reviewed on a continuous basis by a departmental supervisor through a performance appraisal of work methods, results achieved, reports, personal inspection and discussion. Police Officer Full Job Description Desired Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident. Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age by certification date of eligibility list.

High school diploma or GED. Satisfactory completion of medical exam and drug screen by a licensed physician to ensure that no physical, emotional, sensory or mental conditions exist which could preclude individuals from performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid State of Washington Driver's License. Driving record free of significant or serious moving violations. Personal record free of any crimes or convictions for crimes involving moral character such as theft, dishonesty, or history of regular usage of illegal/illicit drugs, etc.

as stated in Civil Service regulations. Successful completion of oral, psychological and polygraph tests as prescribed by the City of Duvall Civil Service Commission. Possession of or ability to obtain a Basic Law Enforcement School Certificate issued by the State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Out of state candidates, who have previously certified in another state, must pass the CJTC equivalency examination. Ability to satisfactorily complete field training in which methods, procedures and techniques of law enforcement work are presented by field training officers. Supplemental Information RECRUITMENT PROCESS: An application through this website is required.

Please visit Public Safety Testing to complete the required testing and choose to share your test scores with City of Duvall. Test scores are reviewed by the City of Duvall on a regular basis and you will be notified by the Duvall Police Department if you are invited to move forward to an Oral Board (must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to attend the oral board interview). Duvall Police Department Core Values: Professionalism, Honor, Preparedness, Integrity, and Positivity To ensure police department employees embody the core values of the department, job offers are extended contingent upon passing a comprehensive and in-depth personal background and employment investigation.

This includes completing a Personal History Questionnaire "PHQ", polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation. This can also include, but is not limited to: interviews with personal and professional acquaintances; review of online/social media presence; review and verification of personal and professional records such as: criminal history checks, fingerprints, credit checks, IRS tax statements, military records, school transcripts, driving abstracts, and Department of Licensing records. Police Department Automatic or Potential Disqualifiers For questions regarding this posting or the background check, please email Lieutenant Steve Sabourin steven.sabourin@duvallwa.gov

The City of Duvall applies veterans preference points. The City of Duvall is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and community.