The following are job dimensions and standards that will be assessed for eligibility as a Spokane Police Department employee:
 
CITY OF SPOKANE CIVIL SERVICE – POLICE AGENCY DISQUALIFIERS (AGREED UPON 12/17/2019):
 
Applicants shall be automatically disqualified for employment with the Spokane Police Department in the following circumstances:
 

1. 1. DRIVING:
      1. Traffic crime conviction for DUI or Reckless Driving in the last 5 years. Two or more DUI convictions within the past 10 years. Diversion or similar action shall be the same as a conviction.
      2. Suspension of driver’s license for any cause other than an administrative suspension, within the past 3 years.
      3. 4 or more moving violations in the past 3 years from separate incidents.
      4. 2 or more at-fault accidents in the past 3 years.
   
    
   
   2. DRUG USAGE:
      1. Any illegal use, distribution, or possession of any controlled substance, as an adult, within 5 years prior to application.
      2. Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected.
      3. Use or possession of marijuana as an adult, within one year prior to the hiring process.
      4. Conviction or admission of the illegal use of any controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
      5. Manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance, as an adult.
      6. An applicant may also be disqualified for the illegal use/misuse of legally prescribed drugs or medications. An applicant may also be disqualified if the applicant’s alcoholic beverage consumption is shown to impair his/her ability to perform in a satisfactory manner.
   
    
   
   3. CRIMINAL ACTIVITY:
      1. Any felony conviction as an adult.
      2. Conviction of any crime under a domestic violence statute as an adult.
      3. Conviction of two or more misdemeanor offenses classified as a misdemeanor under Washington law as an adult within five years of application.
      4. Conviction of any crime against a child.
   
    
   
   4. EMPLOYMENT:
      1. Failing to be truthful or honest, by act or omission, at any stage of the hiring process; including training and certification.
      2. Dishonorable Discharge or Bad Conduct Discharge from any branch of the US Armed Forces, except for reasons of sexual orientation.
      3. Discharge for material cause from any position of criminal justice employment.
      4. Law Enforcement Certification, denied or revoked, for misconduct in this or another state.
   
    
   
   5. FINANCIAL:
      1. An applicants’ credit history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collections, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
   
    
   Spokane Police Department “Other Good Cause” Potential Disqualifiers/Standards: (Established by Merit System Rules of the Civil Service Commission, City of Spokane, 7/12/2019, Rule IV, Section 16.C.5 and SPD Policy 1000).
    
   OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A COMMISSIONED POSITION:
    
   The applicant must possess the following:
   1. A valid driver’s license.
      1. The ability to control a motor vehicle at high speeds.
      2. The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all types of conditions.
   2. The following shall be disqualifying:
      1. A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within five years prior to application, or two or more convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the past 10 years.
      2. Diversion or other similar action shall be the same as a conviction.
      3. Receipt of four or more moving violations from separate incidents, within three years prior to application.
      4. Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three years prior to date of application.
   
    
   INTEGRITY The applicant must:
   1. Not yield to the temptation of bribes, gratuities, payoffs, etc.
   2. Not tolerate unethical or illegal conduct on the part of co-workers or other law enforcement personnel.
   3. Not divulge confidential information.
   4. Show strong moral character and integrity in dealing with the public.
   5. Be honest in dealing with the public and fellow employees.
   6. The following shall be disqualifying:
      1. Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies.
      2. Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document or any sustained episodes of academic cheating or personal dishonesty.
   7. Dishonorable Discharge or Bad Conduct Discharge from any branch of the US Armed Forces, except for reasons of sexual orientation.
   8. The following may be disqualifying:
      1. Financial affairs or personal life indicating a history of poor judgment and refusal to confront problems.
    
    
   CREDIBILITY AS A WITNESS IN A COURT OF LAW The applicant shall have the ability to give testimony in a court of law without being subject to impeachment due to his/her previously documented compromises in official proceedings (dishonesty), honesty or due to a prior felony conviction.
   1. The following shall be disqualifying:
      1. Conviction as an adult of any felony as classified under Washington state law.
      2. Conviction of any crime under a domestic violence statute as an adult.
      3. Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses classified as a misdemeanor under Washington law as an adult within five years of application.
      4. Admission of having committed any act which constitutes a felony crime (may include some misdemeanor offenses) under Washington state law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer (including Military Police Officers).
      5. Admission of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including Military Police Officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft.
      6. Admission of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against a child.
   2. The following may be disqualifying:
      1. Admission of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult.
      2. Conviction as a juvenile of any felony as classified under Washington state law.
      3. Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under Washington state law within three years prior to application.
      4. Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under Washington state law while employed as a peace officer (including Military Police Officers).
      5. Any history of actions resulting in civil lawsuits against the applicant or his/her employer.
    
    
   DEPENDABILITY The applicant shall have a documented history of:
   1. Submitting reports on time when applying for a commissioned position.
   2. Being motivated to perform well.
   3. Dependability and follow-through on assignments.
   4. Taking the effort required for complete accuracy in all details of work.
   5. Willingness to work what is needed to complete a job.
   6. The following may be disqualifying:
      1. Missing any scheduled appointment during the hiring process without prior permission or justifiable reason.
      2. Discipline by any employer (including military) as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty, or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations.
      3. An applicants’ credit history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collections.
      4. Involuntarily dismissed by an employer as an adult (18 years of age) for any reason other than layoff.
      5. A pattern of multiple positions with different employers over a limited period of time.
      6. Resignation from any paid position without notice.
    
    
   LEARNING ABILITY
   1. The applicant shall have:
      1. The ability to comprehend and retain information.
      2. The ability to recall information pertaining to laws, statutes, codes, etc. when applying for a commissioned position.
      3. The ability to learn and apply the material, tactics and procedures that are required.
   2. Academic dismissal from any WSCJTC certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy wherein no demonstrated effort has been made to improve in the deficient areas may be disqualifying. Successful completion of a subsequent WSCJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy shall rescind this requirement.
   3. Current academic dismissal from any college or university where such dismissal was initiated within the past two years prior to the date of application, and is still in effect may be disqualifying.
    
    
   PERSONAL SENSITIVITY
   1. The applicant shall have:
      1. The ability to resolve problems in ways that show respect for others.
      2. Empathy.
      3. The ability to use discretion (not enforcing the law blindly) when working in a commissioned position.
      4. Fairness in dealing with fellow employees and citizens from varied racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds both individually and in groups.
      5. Effective in dealing with people in all situations.
   2. The following shall be disqualifying:
      1. Discipline by any employer (including the military and/or any law enforcement training staff) for acts constituting racial, ethnic or sexual harassment or discrimination.
      2. A pattern of uttering epithets derogatory of another person’s race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation.
      3. Discipline by any employer as an adult for fighting in the workplace.
    
    
   JUDGMENT UNDER PRESSURE
   1. The applicant shall have the ability to:
      1. Make sound decisions under pressure.
      2. Maintain professionalism and composure when confronted with conflict.
      3. Make effective, logical decisions under stressful conditions.
   2. The following shall be disqualifying:
      1. Administrative or criminal convictions for any assault under color of authority or any other violation of federal or state Civil Rights laws.
      2. Administrative or criminal conviction for failure to properly report witnessed criminal conduct committed by another law enforcement officer.