Police Officer - Lateral

About the role

The Bothell Police Department seeks dedicated professionals to join our team. Ideal candidates are committed to making a positive impact and embracing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Perform patrol assignments and duties as a regular patrol officer.
• Handle emergencies and make decisions independently.
• Investigate criminal cases and analyze evidence.
• Engage in community policing initiatives and crime prevention.
• Train new officers and assist in specialized units.
• Work alternating weekends and 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident.
• At least 21 years old by certification date.
• High school graduate with an Associate degree in Law Enforcement preferred.
• Satisfactory medical exam and drug screen.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• No significant or serious moving violations on driving record.
• Clear personal record with no crimes or convictions involving moral character.
• Pass oral, psychological, and polygraph tests.
• Basic Law Enforcement School Certificate from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Lateral Officer Minimum Qualifications

• Must have been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer for at least one year within the last 24 months.
• Successfully completed probation and hold current basic certification from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Out-of-state candidates must pass the WSCJTC equivalency examination.
• Complete field training program.

Benefits

Learn more about the Bothell Police Officers Guild benefits summary [here](Bothell Police Officers Guild Benefits Summary).

Pay

The salary for 2026 includes a 2.7% cost of living adjustment (COLA).

Schedule

Patrol officers work alternating weekends and 12-hour shifts, typically days or nights within a 28-day cycle.

Additional Information

To ensure candidates embody the department's core values, a comprehensive background and employment investigation is conducted. This includes a PHS, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and review of various personal and professional records.

Background Investigation

Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire and provide supporting documents for the background investigation.

Required Questions

• Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and completely?
• Why do you want to work for the Bothell Police Department?
• Have you, in the last two years, served for a minimum of one year as a full-time law enforcement officer with a civilian law enforcement agency?
• Describe all duty and specialty assignments in your police career.
• List all commendations received while employed as a police officer.
• List all police vehicle accidents you have been involved in.
• List all disciplinary actions taken against you while employed as a police officer.
• List any innovative or new programs implemented as a result of your work or recommendation and/or special achievements.
• Describe your experience working with diverse populations.
• Are you able to speak/understand a language other than English?
• If yes, specify what other languages you speak/understand.
• How would you classify your fluency in the language(s) you speak/understand?
• Do you understand the comprehensive pre-employment background investigation process?
• I certify that all statements above are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements will be sufficient cause for removal from the hiring process and/or termination.