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REQUIREMENTS:
- High School graduate or GED equivalent.
- Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) or its equivalent with Washington BLEA Equivalency Academy.
- Certified Washington State Peace Officer in good standing (no pending decertification actions).
- Ability to meet physical, medical and background standards for Police Officers as established by the City.
- 21 years of age at time of application.
- United States Citizen.
- A valid Washington state Driver's License upon hire and acceptable driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete the following:
- Background investigation by the Police Department (criminal activity, employment history, credit history, driving record, etc.).
Following a conditional offer of employment, a prospective officer must successfully complete, as a condition of final employment:
- A medical examination by a licensed physician, including drug test;
- A psychological examination by a licensed psychologist to establish fitness for duty;
- Polygraph examination.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:
A qualifications examination, based on the scoring of past training and experience, will be conducted of all qualified lateral applicants. Those candidates passing the qualifications examination will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of the examination score. The qualifications examination measures the applicant’s self-declared expertise and experience in a number of policing areas including: patrol work, youth liaison work, DARE, detective, field training officer, emergency vehicle operations instructor, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, and relief supervisor.
Following certification, an eligibility for hire list may be used, at the discretion of the Police Chief, to fill vacancies. The Chief may request either the lateral list or the entry level eligibility list, based upon the needs of the department.
The Chief may choose from among the top three candidates on an eligibility list. Candidates may be asked to interview with the Chief and/or his designee. All requirements would have to be satisfactorily completed by the candidate as a condition of hire.
HOW TO APPLY:
- If you have Microsoft Word 2003 or greater simple
download this application packet and fill it out electronically. Additionally you must download and fill out the City of Hoquiam Application form. Once completed, print all pages, sign and date, then mail to Hoquiam City Hall, 609 8th Street, Hoquiam, Washington 98550
- Applicants who do not have Microsoft Word installed on their machines may download and manually fill out a PDF version of the packet. Additionally you must download and fill out the City of Hoquiam Application form. Once completed, print all pages, sign and date, then mail to Hoquiam City Hall, 609 8th Street, Hoquiam, Washington 98550
- You may request a Police Officer (Lateral Entry) application packet at Hoquiam City Hall, 609 8th Street, Hoquiam, Washington 98550 - or contact the City’s Administrative Secretary, Robin Smith at (360) 532-5700 x 231 or
rsmith@cityofhoquiam.com.
NOTE: This was updated in February of 2011. Resumes or other application forms will not be accepted in lieu of the official application packet
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