Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer Salary $100,259.56 - $128,402.66 Annually Location Bellevue, WA Job Type Regular Job Number 26-00002 Department Police Division PD Operations Patrol Squads Opening Date 01/01/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit GUILD

Description Benefits Questions Come Join the City of Bellevue! Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary The City of Bellevue Police Department has an exciting opportunity for experienced Lateral Police Officers.

A Lateral police officer is defined as a Police Officer:

• Who possess a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the State of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission,
• Has two (2) or more years of consecutive police experience.

We are interested in those who have a passion for community service and are looking for a new opportunity to serve the City of Bellevue. Take a look at what our department is about at: https://joinbellevuepd.com/. For those with LESS than 2 years of prior law enforcement experience and a valid and current peace officer certificate, please apply for our Exceptional Police Office opening - Careers - Bellevue PD (joinbellevuepd.com).

Our Mission To provide a safe place to live, work, and visit through quality law enforcement practices delivered by dedicated professionals. We focus our efforts and resources to Reduce Crime, Reduce the Fear of Crime, and Enhance the Quality of Life for all who call Bellevue home. Our Guiding Principles - Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Service

We support the mission of city government by consistently contributing to our communitys reputation as a safe and vibrant place to live, work and visit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patrols a designated area of the city in a radio-equipped vehicle, on a motorcycle, or on foot to preserve law and order, prevent or discover the commission of crime, and enforce motor vehicle regulations.

Answers calls and complaints involving emergencies, automobile accidents, criminal complaints, and other misdemeanors and felonies.

Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, makes arrests, and transports suspects.

Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make the proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.

Acts as jailer or bailiff; serves warrants when assigned.

Gives information to the public regarding laws and ordinances.

Appears in court, gives testimony, and presents evidence as necessary.

Administers first aid in emergency situations.

Prepares detailed written reports of investigations.

Performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise discretion in meeting emergencies.

Assignments and instructions are received from superior officers who review work methods and results, monitor activities, and evaluate accomplishments through personal interview, personal inspection, and review of written reports covering assigned activities.

Qualifications Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for Lateral Police Officer position at time of application:

• Possess a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the State of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Have more than two consecutive (2) years of full-time employment as a Police Officer, with no more than 60 month break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department.
• If prior service was outside of WA State out of state officers, you will be enrolled in and must pass an equivalency academy within the first year of employment (on normal duty time).
• Additional Minimum Requirements:
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Must be a US Citizen OR Lawful permanent resident OR Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language.
• Must be in excellent physical condition.
• Possess, or be able to obtain and retain, a Washington State drivers license prior to being hired.
• Successfully pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, and a psychological examination.
• Satisfactorily complete a medical examination per the Public Safety Civil Service Commission standards.
• Vision Requirement: Applicant must have vision correctable to 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the lesser eye. Applicants wearing eyeglasses or hard contacts must have uncorrected vision no worse than 20/200 in each eye. Applicants wearing soft contacts must be able to:
• Provide verifiable documentation that soft contacts have been worn regularly for at least one (1) year prior to application.
• Meets minimum vision acuity standards with soft contact lenses, and
• There are no indications of corneal damage, or conditions of the eye which might require discontinuation of soft contact use.

HIRING PROCESS The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible. Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting. We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas. All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor. Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Veteran Preference Eligibility https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=41.04.010

The options below are related to Veteran Status and allow you to indicate if you wish to claim Veterans Preference (see RCW 41.04.010 for the details). If you are not a Veteran, or do not wish to claim Veterans Preference, please choose "Not Applicable" below.

Eligible applicants may claim Veterans' Preference when applying with the City of Bellevue in accordance with RCW 41.04.005, RCW 41.04.007, RCW 41.04.010, and RCW 73.16.010. You will be required to submit a Veteran Preference Eligibility Form and provide a copy of your DD214, NGB Form 22, or other military record to prove your eligibility. If you have already claimed your Veterans' Preference Points for employment with the State of Washington or with any political subdivision or municipal corporation of the State of Washington, you are not eligible to use these points again to gain employment with the City of Bellevue.

Application Notice Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application. I do not agree with the statements above.