Police Officer (Exceptional Hire) - City of Tacoma

The Tacoma Police Department is recruiting in-state Police Officer (Exceptional Hire) candidates.  NOTE: a Police Officer applicant is determined to be an "Exceptional Hire" candidate if they have successfully completed law enforcement academy training approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission AND meet the other minimum qualifications for this classification - see below. Candidates hired from this exam will be placed at step 2 ($48.31)* in the hiring range. Please note, step placement is at the discretion of the hiring authority and is subject to change at any time.

A Police Officer is responsible for crime prevention, criminal apprehension, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances. This is general duty and investigatory police work involving the protection of life, property and preservation of peace. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies. 

Employees may be assigned to work on special assignments that call upon specialized ability and knowledge usually attained through experience as a uniformed Police Officer.All assignments in this class involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision. Physical requirements include above-average physical endurance in running, climbing, and lifting as well as good balance, hearing, and vision.

City of Tacoma Recruitment
The City of Tacoma wants to employ a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and we welcome candidates with diverse and/or multicultural skill sets and personal experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

Transforming Tacoma
The Tacoma Police Department is a proud participant in Transforming Tacoma; actively working to develop pragmatic, specific recommendations and reforms that the Tacoma Police Department and the City of Tacoma can implement to strengthen the Tacoma Police Department’s relationship with Tacoma’s community; ensure that the Tacoma Police Department’s activities and operations are safe, just, effective, lawful, and consistent with national, best, emerging, and transformational practices. For more information about this effort, please visit the Transforming Tacoma website.