LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

Lateral Police Officer

The City of Lynnwood currently has a Lateral Police Officer position opening. The incumbent of this position is responsible for general duty police work which includes the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and for maintaining and enforcing law and order. The position is located in the Lynnwood Police Department and is under the direct supervision of the shift duty sergeant. Applicants hired as lateral police officers will receive a twenty five thousand dollar ($25,000) incentive. Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) will be paid following the start of employment. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid upon successful achievement of solo status. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid upon successful completion of their second year of service. Lateral officers are only eligible to participate in the incentive program once. Lateral officers will be credited with vacation accrual consistent with their prior experience up to seven (7) years of service. Following completion of the probation period, lateral officers will also be eligible for additional wage augments including educational premium pay and assignment/specialty pay as applicable.

Police Officer Salary (2026 Base Wages)

Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4 - Step 5

Hourly Rate - $51.1436 - $55.5051 - $57.7599 - $60.1059 - $61.9622

Per Pay Period - $4,091.49 - $4,440.41 - $4,620.79 - $4,808.47 - $4,956.98

Annual Salary - $106,378.69 - $115,450.61 - $120,140.59 - $125,020.27 - $128,881.38

The City of Lynnwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.