Salary : $6,761.30 - $8,297.38 Monthly
Location : 1700 Civic Drive, DuPont, WA, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00041
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description
City of DuPont
Police Officer
(Lateral/ Exceptional Entry)
Continuous Recruitment

The City of DuPont maintains a continual list of applicants for either Lateral or Exceptional Entry positions. To apply as an Entry Level Police Officer, please visit the Public Safety Testing website , please do not apply through this recruitment.

Lateral - This position is a full-time non-exempt position with a base compensation of $39.55 - $45.59 (2024 pay scale, D.O.Q.) per hour, plus excellent benefits. To qualify, candidates must meet the following requirements: must be a U.S. citizen; must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a police officer, have worked as such for at least 24 months within the last 36 months serving in a City, County, or State police agency, and must have graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), or another state sanctioned general authority Washington State police academy (pursuant to RCW), or a full authority out-of-state police academy recognized by CJTC for equivalency.

Exceptional Entry - This position is a full-time non-exempt position with a base compensation of $37.15 - $38.36 (2024 pay scale, D.O.Q.) per hour, plus excellent benefits. To qualify, candidates must meet the same requirements as a Lateral Police Officer, with the exception of time worked as a certified, general authority police officer. Current, sworn Police Officers who work full-time for another police agency, or have completed the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) or another state sanctioned general authority Washington State police academy (pursuant to RCW), or a full authority out-or-state police academy recognized by CJTC for equivalency, but have worked for the agency less than 24 months, may be considered as an Exceptional Entry Level Police Officer candidate.

To apply for the Lateral or Exceptional Entry Police Officer position, candidates must submit their resume, a City of DuPont application and supplemental questionnaire. A driver's abstract of records and WA driver's license is required prior to appointment.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Patrols community to provide services to the public, enforce laws, including traffic laws, prevent crimes, protect life and property; investigate suspicious conditions or situations.
• Receives citizen complaints, prepares accurate and complete reports on violations of City, State, and applicable Federal laws and accidents; makes arrest, issues citations; interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects, victims; preserves crime scenes; collects and preserves evidence.
• Prepares activity reports and logs; operates communication equipment such as telephones, teletypes and radios to receive and transmit information and dispatch personnel as needed.
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, juror summons, civil papers; assists in apprehension of wanted subjects; appears in court to present facts on cases including criminal, civil and juvenile cases; accompanies prisoners to court appearances as necessary.
• Will be required to attend classes and various training sessions in police procedures and new practices and methods.
• Assist disabled motorist; provide escorts, provide direction to public; may be required to assist injured or disabled people with first aid administration.
• Assists as assigned with public and school liaison programs such as crime prevention, drug abuse, bicycle safety, safety.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies in investigative, information or tactical capacity.
Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from high school or GED
• 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Free of felony convictions

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Valid Washington State driver's license or verification of license by the start of employment.
• Successful completion of an approved law enforcement academy.

See additional qualifications for Lateral and Exceptional Entry candidates above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of State, County and City laws and ordinances
• Ability to operation and care of motor vehicles including emergency equipment
• Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing
• Ability to use and care for firearms
• Knowledge of Investigative techniques and police patrol methods
• Knowledge and understanding of the judicial system procedures, policies, jurisdictions and terminology
• Know the geographical layout of the City and surrounding areas
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency or crisis situations and mentally and physically operate in same
• Handle physical assault and deal with verbal abuse in a professional manner and in accordance with department policy and procedures
Additional Information
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Police car, police radio, radar, handgun and other weapons as needed; baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, pager, first aid equipment, personal computer including word processing software and other assorted law enforcement equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, or sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SELECTION GUIDELINE

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference checks are required. Job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description and or announcement does not constitute an expressed or implied employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change provided that the employer has bargained the changes with any appropriate union pursuant to RCW 41.56 et seq.
Persons needing assistance in the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 253-912-5388 or [email protected]. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
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PERSONAL HISTORY: Are you at least 21 years of age?
02

PERSONAL HISTORY: Do you have a valid driver's license with no pending risk of loss? If yes, please include which state.
03

Are you now or have you ever been employed by the City of DuPont? If yes, give job title, department, and dates of employment.
04

Do you have any relatives working for the City of DuPont? If yes, please provide the name, relationship, and department.
05

Are you a graduate of a state or regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy? If yes, please list name of academy and dates of attendance.
06

Do you have a minimum of 2 years full-time police experience in a city, county, or state police agency in Washington State?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a minimum of 3 years of full-time police experience in a city, county, or state police agency outside of Washington State?

• Yes
• No

08

The police and fire departments give veterans preference in accordance with state law to veterans honorably released from active military service within the last 8 years. (Proof of veteran status may be required if hired). Do you claim veterans preference?

• Yes
• No

09

If you claim veterans preference, please list all dates of active duty.
10

If you claim veterans preference, have you ever obtained employment through the use of veterans preference?

• Yes
• No

11

If you claim veterans preference, are you retired from military service?

• Yes, I claim veterans preference, and I am retired from military service
• No, I am not retired from military service but do claim veterans preference
• I do not claim veterans preference

12

If you claim veterans preference, have you received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Marine Corps and Navy Medal for Opposed Action on Foreign Soil or Southwest Asia Service Medal?

• Yes
• No

13

REASON FOR LATERAL TRANSFER: Please give your reasons for leaving your current department and why you want to work for the DuPont Police Department:
Required Question