Police Officer (Entry Level)Government Jobs • Everett, WA, US

Police Officer (Entry Level)

Government Jobs • Everett, WA, US

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Police Officer

Due to PST revision of the written test in March 2025, we are not accepting test scores taken from 1 / 17 / 2025 to 3 / 1 / 2025. We will certify any scores that have been submitted prior to 1 / 17 / 2025. We want your service in our department! Everett Police Department serves a population over 112,000. We believe in community-oriented policing and work in partnership with the community to enhance quality of life and reduce crime through our core values of integrity, professionalism, and honor. The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

This is a Civil Service class involving general police activities associated with the protection of life and property by enforcement of state and municipal codes, regulations, and ordinances. The Civil Service eligibility register for this position is subject to continuous modification as a result of the open / continuous nature of the process. Highest grades earned within the past year as a result of this screening process are valid for twelve (12) months after certification by the Civil Service Commission. This job classification is represented by Everett Police Officers Association. Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a City-paid LEOFF medical evaluation and medical history review that may include back x-rays and will include drug screening.

Why work for Everett Police Department?

Competitive wages
Medical / dental / vision benefits
Vacation accrual starting first year
Employee funded VEBA
Pitman work schedule for patrol officers (rotating schedule with every other weekend off)
VERA Clinic free primary care for enrolled employees and their dependents
Uniforms, firearms, and duty gear provided
College tuition reimbursement
Boot / vest upgrade for patrol assignments, clothing / equipment allowance for plainclothes assignments
City match on deferred compensation
Dry cleaning benefit
LEOFF 2 pension plan
Take-home car program
Floating holidays
Holiday bank (can be used or cashed out)

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year.

Everett Police Officers perform a wide variety of law enforcement activities including patrol of designated areas of City on foot, bike, motorcycle, or automobile.

How do you see yourself contributing to the community in three to five years as an Everett Police Officer?

Downtown bike patrol

Training officer

Marine unit dive team

K-9 handler

Hostage negotiator

Major crimes detective

Property crimes detective

School resource officer

Gang resource unit

Tactical unit (SWAT)

Bomb technician

ACT team member

Range master

Video forensics detective

Motorcycle unit

Community outreach & enforcement team

Follow this link to more specialty assignments that you may find attractive.

For a full description of the police officer position, please see the class specification.

Eligibility requirements :

Excellent physical condition.

U.S. citizenship or a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA).

Must be 20.5 years of age by eligible register certification date; and 21 years of age by date of commission.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Driver license within 30 days of hire and the ability to maintain it for the duration of employment.

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Examination process :

The screening process will consist of a written test weighted 100% (pass score 70.00 and above) AND successful completion (pass) on the Physical Ability Test (PAT) within the six months prior to the closing date.

Those applicants claiming veterans' preference must submit a copy of their FORM DD214 this can be uploaded to your PST account.

All portions of the process are designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional screening prior to appointment to the Police Officer (Entry-Level) position includes an employment and general background investigation as well as medical, drug testing, psychological, and polygraph examinations.

Filing opens : January 1, 2025

Open / continuous A25001

Scores pulled and certified on a weekly basis

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Police Officer Entry Level • Everett, WA, US