About this role
About the Role
Provides emergency aid, security and protection to the citizens of Benton County by patrolling residential and commercial property, responding to requests for information and assistance, investigating criminal activity, and enforcing laws and regulations. What You'll Do
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Patrols an assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce state and local laws and regulations. Responds to a wide variety of calls and complaints including burglaries, homicides, accidents, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
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Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, stopping warning city traffic violators, and checking suspicious persons and vehicles.
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Enforces traffic laws, reports traffic hazards, and directs traffic flow when necessary.
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Responds to radio calls, determines nature of call, and investigates the circumstances. Performs necessary action such as making arrests and transporting prisoners.
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Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non emergency situations. Administers first aid and requests medical service. Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances. Assists individuals with complaints and inquiries or makes referrals to the appropriate authority or agency.
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Prepares a variety of records and reports regarding property impounded, accidents, offenses, and damage to property. Prepares and maintains activity logs and other related or similar types of information as a personal reference record of incidents and details.
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Performs investigative assignments; conducts interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects; photographs crime scene; collects and documents evidence; may arrest suspects.
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Participates in crime prevention efforts by giving lecture and maintaining a high degree of visibility. Makes presentations to civic organizations to encourage public support for department programs.
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Appears in court and testifies as necessary.
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Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.
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May assist in the training of new officers.
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Performs other related duties as assigned. What We're Looking For
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Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.
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Minimum Certifications: First Aid and CPR.
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Other Requirements: Valid Washington State Driver’s License; Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances as they pertain to law enforcement; computer software relevant to the position; problem solving and logical reasoning; ability to operate police equipment, vehicles, and firearms.
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Abilities: Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action, particularly under high stress; administer first aid; manage high stress and emergency situations with sound judgment; read, write, speak and understand English; prepare and maintain accurate records; interpret policies and procedures; develop working relationships with staff and the public; work hours including overtime and after-hours as needed.
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Physical & Work Environment: Work outdoors in all weather; occasional exertion up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, driving and repetitive up to 25 pounds; vision and hearing requirements; interactions with hostile individuals; frequent use of office equipment and computers. Compensation & Benefits
Salary not specified in posting.