Battle Ground Police Department - Entry-Level Police Officer - PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING : Job Details

Vacancy: 1Candidates will need to complete an online Personal History Statement (PHS) as part of their applicant profile for submission to our agency.Department InformationThe Battle Ground Police Department is a full-service, community-based law enforcement agency that consists of a total 29 department members who are committed to providing the highest possible level of service to our community. Sworn positions include Uniform Patrol, the Detective Division, the Traffic Unit, a School Resource Officer, a K-9 unit and assignments to the Southwest WA Regional SWAT Team. The department's administration command staff include the Chief of Police and Two Police Lieutenants. The department is also supported by the positions of Administrative Assistant to the Chief, and a Police Support Services Unit.Minimum Requirements

• Written Examination: Yes, required
• LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT): Yes, required
• Minimum Age: Must be 21 years of age upon hire
• High School Grad/ GED: Yes
• Driver's License Required: Yes
• Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult: No adult felony convictions at any time
• Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile: Not normally, but can be reviewed depending on circumstance
• Ability to Read & Write the English Language: Yes
• Vision Requirements: Must meet LEOFF 2 Medical Requirements (WAC 415-104-595)
• Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification: Must successfully complete the basic law enforcement academy after hire
• Veterans Preference Points: YesEach applicant will be subject to a thorough background process. The process includes: background investigation, reference checks, fingerprinting, a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination as well as a psychological evaluation and a medical exam, including drug screening.Automatic DisqualifiersDriving
  • Any criminal traffic conviction within the past five years. Examples include: DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, or hit & run.
  • More than one DUI conviction.
  • Suspension or revocation of driver's license for traffic crimes, infractions, or violations within the past three years.Drug Usage
    • Any illegal drug use in the last three years.
    • Any use of illegal narcotics after having been employed by a police or corrections agency, or in a police or corrections capacity (including reserve officers and military police officer).
    • A felony drug conviction of any kind.Criminal Activity
      • A felony conviction under state or federal law as an adult.
      • Conviction of sex related crime and/or required to be registered on the sex offender registry at any age.
      • Any other misdemeanor conviction, diversion or expungement within the last three years.Employment
        • Been previously employed by a police or corrections agency, or in a police or corrections capacity (including reserve officers and military police officer) and has since committed or violated federal, state or city laws pertaining to criminal activity.
        • Had police certification denied or revoked in this state or any other state.
        • Been terminated by another law enforcement agency for lying during an internal affairs investigation.
        • Lied during any part of the hiring process.
        • Submitted an application or personal history statement that has been falsified.
        • Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.Failure to pay income tax or child support.Illegal financial practices such as embezzlement, employee theft, check fraud, income tax evasion, expense account fraud, filing deceptive loan statements, and any other intentional financial breaches of trust.Other
          • Engaging in the following behavior as an adult (unless the behavior was conducted in the regular course of duties as a law enforcement officer):
          • Knowingly producing, distributing, obtaining, accessing, or possessing any visual depiction of child pornography, film, video, pictures, computer or computer generated image of picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical or other means. #J-18808-Ljbffr