Salary Range $6,946.00 - $9,309.00 Job Summary The Vancouver Police Department strives to be a full service organization with challenging opportunities in police work for individuals who are interested in providing quality law enforcement services to the public. Its officers are charged with protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances including the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and civil infractions and exercising of arresting authority. Although most assignments will be patrol, experienced officers have the opportunity for special assignments in areas such as SWAT, Traffic, Detectives, Canine, Narcotics, Gangs, and Child Abuse. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the Vancouver Police Officers Guild. Job Details Essential Functions: Patrolling a designated area of the City; Responding to a variety of calls for service involving criminal and non-criminal situations and taking necessary police action; Preparing accurate reports; Conducting investigations, collecting evidence and interviewing witness/suspects; Testifying in Federal, State and local courts, and in administrative hearings; Working in partnerships with the community to solve problems; Developing public relation contact with civil groups, schools, businesses, neighborhood organizations and other law enforcement agencies; Representing the police department to other city service areas, elected officials, outside agencies, and to various citizen groups; Performing other duties required to accomplish the objectives of the position. Qualifications United States citizenship 21 years of age High School Diploma or its equivalent Required Licenses and/or Certifications Valid driver's license The City of Vancouver requires successful completion of a thorough background investigation, and post offer psychological and medical examination, including pre-employment drug screen and a polygraph examination. Job Posting End Date Open Until Filled The City of Vancouver looks for people who are passionate about service and want to be part of the City's ambition to become a more exceptional community. We value employees who are adaptable, innovative, collaborative and hold themselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in the spirit of public service. Our greatest assets are the more than 950 people who make the City of Vancouver work every day. Whether architects or engineers, lawyers or accountants, police officers or firefighters, journeymen or apprentices, our employees work every day to make Vancouver a more safe, welcoming, vibrant and prosperous city. The services we provide touch every resident and business in the city. If you are looking for a challenging career where you can make a difference every day, the City may be the place for you. City departments span a wide range of specialties, from public works, parks, administration and human resources to communications, public safety, information technology, finance, economic development and law. The size and scope of our organization means that the opportunities we offer are as diverse as the people that work here. Beyond the City’s competitive salaries, our benefits and work environment support and encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle and ongoing development and learning opportunities. Working at the City is not just a “government” job. A career at the City can be a rewarding way to contribute to your community and earn a living. Our organization is made up of dynamic employees who enjoy the many opportunities and benefits offered by challenging and rewarding work. City of Vancouver Career Page Contact Human Resources Inside The City Application Help In conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. The physical demands described in job announcements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Announcement information can be made available in an alternative format by calling 711 (Relay Operator for the Deaf). Tobacco Free/Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer

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