Lateral Police Officer Announcement

The Tacoma Police Department is currently seeking applications for Lateral Police Officers. The minimum qualifications to be considered as a Lateral Police applicant are:

·  U.S. citizen

·  High School Diploma or G.E.D.

·  Graduate of the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy or out-of-state equivalent (see attached reciprocity guide).

·  24 or more months of continuous post-probation patrol experience. The only exception is any Law Enforcement Officer, who was laid off due to budget or reduction-in-force issues. There may not be more than a 24-month break in service. Applicants, who were terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, are about to be terminated, or would not be considered for rehire by their former department or agency, are not eligible for a lateral position.

·  Non-patrol sworn officer experience, such as jail/corrections/court, or dispatch, does not count toward "street patrol experience" in calculating the total months of post-academy experience

Base Pay: Starting at $36.74/hour. This is BASE PAY only. Officers may also earn additional wages including; shift differential, accreditation, language, education, military experience, and specialty team pay.

Benefits:

·  Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

·  Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave Pay

·  12 ten-hour holidays per year that may be used at the officer’s discretion

·  Assigned Vehicle Program

·  City matched 457 Deferred Compensation

·  State Retirement Plan

·  Long-term disability plan

·  Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees

·  The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

·  Department issued Uniforms and Equipment, Annual Firearms Qualification Pay, Clothing Pay and more.

Specialty Assignment Opportunities: SWAT, Clandestine/Hazmat Team, Marine Services, Bike Patrol, Special Response Team (RIOT), Explosive Ordnance Detail, Search and Rescue, Police Patrol Specialist, K-9, and more.

Additional Information: Advancement and Career Rotation Opportunities, Modern police facilities including a fully equipped gym.

Strong Union Representation:

·  Local 6 and Local 26

·  TPD Officers are required to join the Union

Apply today at www.cityoftacoma.org

If you have further questions, please call Hiring Officer M. Loth at (866) 812-0107