Police Patrol Officer jobs in Richland, WA

Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Police Officer - Entry Level
  • City of Richland
  • Richland, WA FULL_TIME
  • The City of Richland currently has vacancies to fill and will be holding oral board processes on a monthly basis to build certification lists for hiring. 

    Application Steps:
    1. Public Safety Testing: In order to be considered for the City's oral board process, candidates must have successfully completed the initial Written and Physical Agility exams with Public Safety Testing (PST), and must share their testing scores with Richland.  Visit PublicSafetyTesting.com for more information and to schedule a test.
    2. Personal History Statement: Complete a personal history statement (updated in past three months) on your Public Safety Testing profile.
    3. Hiring Standards: Ensure you have read and meet the hiring standards prior to applying. If you have questions about the hiring standards, please contact cfriberg@ci.richland.wa.us. 
    4. Submit Application and Resume. Attaching a resume is required in order for your application to be considered.
    General Summary:
    Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or designee, performs police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of the citizens of Richland; responds to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations and other requests for assistance; detects, apprehends and arrest criminals; enforces the laws and ordinances of the City and performs a variety of specialized duties as assigned. Subject to 12-hour shifts, callback, standby and overtime as required.

    For complete job description to include working conditions, click here.

    Please view the Hiring Brochure and Recruitment Flyer for more information and job details.
    • Completion of initial written and physical agility exams as outlined by the City of Richland's protocols (currently Public Safety Testing).
    • Submit an online application and attach a current resume. 
    • Complete /Update your Personal History Statement (PHS) on your PST profile.
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Valid Washington State driver's license upon hire date.
    • Twenty-one (21) years of age at time of application.
    • U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. 
    • Obtain a Basic Law Enforcement School Certificate issued by the State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission within six (6) months of hire date.
    • Satisfactorily complete field training provided by the Richland Police Department, in which methods, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement work are presented by field training officers, before completion of probationary period.
     
    *Please review the Hiring Standards brochure for further details on hiring standards, to include temporary or permanent disqualifiers.*
    • Two (2) years of college-level course work in police science, law, criminal justice, or closely related field.
    • Prior military police, correctional officer, reserve, and/or like training and experience.
    Final selection will be based on overall qualifications and oral board interview process.

    The final candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete and pass a Chief's interview, an integrity interview, and a comprehensive background check to include, reference check, polygraph, credit check, fingerprinting and a pre-employment physical and psychological exam.

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Police Officer - Lateral
  • City of Richland
  • Richland, WA FULL_TIME
  • *Lateral Hiring Incentives:*Relocation expenses of up to $5,000 paid (proof of expenses required) after successful completion of probationary period. (Relocating from at least 100 miles away from RPD ...
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Police Officer - Exceptional Entry Level
  • City of Richland
  • Richland, WA FULL_TIME
  • The Richland Police Department is seeking Exceptional Entry Level Police Officer applicants. If you are currently a sworn Police Officer who works full-time for another police agency, or have complete...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Chief of Police
  • City of Richland, WA
  • Richland, WA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Richland, Washington offers an unparalleled career opportunity to collaborative, progressive law enforcement leaders as it seeks to identify its next Police...
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Chief of Police
  • City of Richland
  • Richland, WA FULL_TIME
  • THE OPPORTUNITYThe City of Richland, Washington offers an unparalleled career opportunity to collaborative, progressive law enforcement leaders as it seeks to identify its next Police Chief. The Richl...
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Security Patrol Driver
  • Allied Universal
  • Connell, WA PART_TIME
  • Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workpl...
  • 13 Days Ago
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Event Investigator/Cause Analyst (2959)
  • Navarro Inc.
  • Richland, WA
  • Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for an Event Investigator/Cause Analyst in Richland, WA. Navarro Research...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer - Entry Level
  • City of Richland
  • Richland, WA
  • General Summary The City of Richland currently has vacancies to fill and will be holding oral board processes on a month...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer - Exceptional Entry Level
  • City of Richland
  • Richland, WA
  • General Summary The Richland Police Department is seeking Exceptional Entry Level Police Officer applicants. If you are ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Officer - EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
  • Tri-Cities Monitoring Inc.
  • Kennewick, WA
  • LOTS OF AVAILABLE HOURS IMMEDIATELY - UNARMED - Full time and Part time positions! TCM provides professionally trained S...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Lateral Police Officer
  • City of Pasco, WA
  • Pasco, WA
  • Salary : $88,732.80 - $107,868.80 Annually Location : City of Pasco, WA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: Public L...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer (Entry-Level)
  • City of Kennewick (WA)
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Description CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs the full range of Police work as a sworn officer ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer (Entry-Level)
  • City of Kennewick (WA)
  • Kennewick, WA
  • Description CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs the full range of Police work as a sworn officer ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Installation Technician III
  • Allied Universal® Technology Services
  • Wallula, WA
  • Overview When you join the Allied Universal® Technology Services, you are joining one of the fastest growing security sy...
  • 4/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Richland, Washington

Richland (/ˈrɪtʃlənd/) is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the State of Washington, at the confluence of the Yakima and the Columbia Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 48,058. July 1, 2017, estimates from the Census Bureau put the city's population at 56,243. Along with the nearby cities of Pasco and Kennewick, Richland is one of the Tri-Cities, and is home to the Hanford nuclear site. Richland is located at 46°16′47″N 119°16′53″W / 46.27972°N 119.28139°W / 46.27972; -119.28139 (46.279657, -119.281377). According to the United States Census Bureau, t...
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Income Estimation for Police Patrol Officer jobs
$62,961 to $73,377
Richland, Washington area prices
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