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Omak Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

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Omak Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

Last updated on August 30, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancy: 1

Community Information

The City of Omak is located in north central Washington, 45 miles south of the Canadian border. The City is located on both sides of the Okanogan River, which serves as the western boundary of the Colville Confederated Tribes Reservation. Omak is the largest city in the County with 4835 residents, and serves as a commercial shopping hub for 30,000 county residents. Omak’s economic foundation is supported by a Wal-Mart Super Store, Home Depot and North 40 Outfitters; numerous retail and restaurant services; and a strong downtown retail core. There are healthy county-wide agricultural and cattle industries; central governmental services with the County seat nearby, and an expanding economy supported by continued development and growth. There are several health and medical services providing benefits to local residents, and a newly renovated hospital. In a valley surrounded by mountains, the Omak area is well known for its variety of year-round outdoor activities and near-by lakes.

Department Information

The Police Department is made up of eleven commissioned police officers and two office staff. The primary mission of the Omak Police Department is to coordinate and lead the efforts within the community to preserve the public peace, protect the rights of persons and property, prevent crime and generally provide assistance to citizens in urgent situations. The Department is responsible for the enforcement of all federal laws, Washington State laws, and city ordinances within the boundaries of the City of Omak.

Area Information

County: Okanogan
Population: 4835
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Omak Police Department - Lateral Police Officer has 1 vacancy.

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation and selection as vacancies occur.

If applying for a Lateral position, please submit a resume only.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Omak.

Salary Information

POLICE OFFICERS COMPENSATION
PER MONTH
STEP I (first 12 months)
Non-Academy		 $5,997
STEP I (first 12 months)
Academy Trained		 $6,381
STEP II (after 1 year post Academy) $6,789
STEP III (after 3 years) $7,024
STEP IV (after 5 years) $7,146

Longevity:

  • 5 years - 1.5% of Base Pay
  • 10 years - 2.5% of Base Pay
  • 15 years - 4% of Base Pay
  • 20 years - 5.5% of Base Pay

    FLAT Addition:
  • Detective - 6% of base pay per month
  • SRO (School Resource Officer) - 5% of base pay per month

    Education Incentive:
  • AA degree or 90 credit hours - 2% of Base Pay
  • BA or BS Degree - 3% of Base Pay


  • Specialty Incentive Pay:
  • One Certification - 1% Base Pay
  • Two Certifications - 2% Base Pay
  • FTO - 5% of base pay for all hours worked in any month during which they are assigned to provide the training    

    Certifications:
  • Field Training Officer
  • Firearms Instructor
  • Taser Instructor
  • EVOC Instructor
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor

Benefit Information

Medical/dental/life/vision coverage for employee & family coverage; WA State Retirement System; WA State Deferred Comp. Program; Trusted Service Disability Plan

Omak Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification Lateral hires must have successfully completed basic law enforcement academy.
Prior Experience Requirement Completed probationary period and have a minimum of one year experience as a commissioned officer.
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider all the scores from the same applicant

Omak Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.)
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
Automatic 3 or more moving violations in past 5 years.
Automatic 3 or more at-fault accidents in past 5 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past 5 years.
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 5 years.
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Illegal opiate use.
Automatic Hallucinogen use within past 10 years. No more than 3 uses total.
Automatic Illegal use of 3 or more different controlled substances.
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Withdrawn from consideration for any (law enforcement/fire/corrections/dispatch) employment because of the following reasons: Lying
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of CJTC/POST certified status, or suspension of current CJTC/POST certified status.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Omak Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

P.O. Box 72
Omak, WA 98841 Okanogan County
509-826-1170

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required


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