Police Officer - Entry Level

Police Officer

The City of Renton is hiring for a Police Officer position. This role involves general duty police work including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, prevention and investigation of crimes, and maintenance of order. Officers engage positively with community members and work independently and as part of a team.

Salary information includes a starting monthly salary of $8,141 for Patrol Officer I, with promotion to Patrol Officer II upon entering the FTO program. The Patrol Officer II salary range is $8,649 to $10,674 per month. Entry level officers are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. There are also education premiums for associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The city contributes towards deferred compensation, health reimbursement, and interpreter premiums. Officers are also issued a take home vehicle after completing FTO.

The job requires a high school diploma or GED, lawful permanent residency, a valid Washington State driver's license, and the ability to pass stringent background checks including a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and drug screening. Officers must qualify for the ACCESS Certification and complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Training Course. They must also pass the Law Enforcement Officer written exam and Physical Ability Test with Public Safety Testing.

Competency requirements include commitment to equity, knowledge of judicial procedures, investigation and interrogation techniques, criminal case preparation, decision-making under stress, physical demands, and adherence to laws and policies. The work environment includes both office and outdoor settings in all weather conditions.

Automatic and potential disqualifiers include certain tattoos, driving offenses, drug use, criminal history, employment issues, and financial instability. The selection procedure involves passing written and physical agility tests, an oral board interview, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, deferred compensation, VEBA, retirement plan, life insurance, education premiums, tuition reimbursement, long term disability protection, long term care, employee assistance program, flexible benefits, personal and sick leave, and uniforms.