SALARY:  $4,732 - $5,483 month  DOQ
DATE OPEN:  Continuous -- once applications are accepted, candidates will be contacted to arrange a mutually convenient test time.
TO APPLY:   The electronic application packet can be completed online to print and submit, and the additional required application documents would be printed to complete offline. The signed application documents can then be submitted as described in "How to Apply".  (The documents are Adobe Acrobat documents. Obtain free Acrobat Reader to view/print/complete online.)  Select this link to view and print the Physical Fitness Ability Test document located at the state government site.  This is also an Acrobat pdf document. 

THE CITY OF REDMOND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; FEMALES AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. The City of Redmond provides reasonable accommodation to its employees and the public with disabilities, including disabled veterans.

Essential Job Functions:
Redmond police officers participate in activities that support the department's mission statement: "To provide quality policing in partnership with the community". New officer's perform patrol functions that support the department's community policing initiatives. Duties include enforcing laws, community problem solving, leading crime prevention meetings, making arrests and booking defendants, writing reports, traffic enforcement, responding to routine and emergency calls, testifying in court, and assisting the public.

Qualifications:

Selection Process: Those who show by their applications that they meet the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in the testing process. ALL TESTING ADMINISTERED IN ONE DAY. 

Written Exam: The written exam consists of writing skills relevant to police work. A passing score of 70% is required. 

Oral Interviews: Conducted immediately following written exam. A passing score of 70% is required. 

Background Investigation: Physical agility, polygraph, psychological, drug screening, medical exam & extensive on-site background investigation will also be required of selected candidates being considered for hire. Any time during or after any portion of the selection process there are questions, concerns, information on review, retest, or an appeal on a decision made, a written request is required from the applicant and will be forwarded to the Redmond Civil Service Commission for their review. 

Veteran's Preference: 
Those requesting "veteran's preference" must complete the form included with the packet above.

Working Conditions:
The department strongly subscribes and operates under the tenets of community oriented policing and quality management practices. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Majority of tasks are done while seated at a work station. Shift rotations occur to cover 24-hour days, seven days a week, weekends & holidays. Frequent and repetitive use of telephone & radio communications equipment.

Special Requirements:
A City of Redmond application, veteran's preference form and college education statement MUST be completed. Mandatory association membership required within 30 days of hire. The City of Redmond has adopted a "no smoking" policy in all buildings and vehicles.

Automatic Disqualifiers:
The City of Redmond Police Department will automatically disqualify any individual who has at any time: