Police Officer Recruit (Entry Level) - (Tacoma, WA)

Position summary**The test date for this recruitment is scheduled for Friday, February 1, 2019.**This is general duty police work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, maintenance of order, and prevention and investigation of crimes. Work is performed according to departmental regulations and procedures prescribed by superior officers and normally consists of routine patrol, traffic regulations, and crime prevention and investigation on motorcycles, or on foot.Work involves a substantial element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies.All assignments in this class involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public