Police Officer - Lateral with $15k - $30k Incentive

Join the City of Burlington, WA as a Police Officer-Lateral and receive a $15,000 - $30,000 hiring incentive.

About the role

The City of Burlington is currently accepting applications for Police Officer-Lateral positions within the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform patrol, traffic, or investigation duties

Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
• Possess a minimum of twenty-four (24) months full-time job experience after certification by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (or CJTC-recognized certification) as a sworn, paid Municipal, County, State, or Federal Police Officer within the last thirty-six (36) months
• The 24-month full-time experience requirement may be waived by the Civil Service Commission if the candidate lost or is losing employment due to a departmental reduction in force (RIF) outside the candidate's control
• Be a current Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy graduate or eligible to attend the Washington State's Basic Law Enforcement Training Equivalency Academy
• Military police experience does not qualify

Additional requirements include an extensive background investigation, polygraph, and psychological examination.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Family leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• LEOFF retirement

Pay

$7,043.05 - $8,688.83 monthly (2024 Salary Schedule)

Please submit a completed City of Burlington Personal History Information (PHI) form to the Civil Service Examiner, 833 S Spruce Street, Burlington WA 98233.