Police Officer - Lateral (up to $25,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 moving expenses) (2026-00003)

Up to $25,000 bonus and $5,000 moving expenses

• 15,000 for 1-2 years of experience
• 20,000 for 2-5 years of experience
• 25,000 for 5 or more years of experience

Moving Expenses Reimbursement: $2,500 in-state or $5,000 out-of-state Incentives will be paid in two installments: one-half upon hire and one-half upon completion of probation. If the employee separates from employment for any reason within three years of hire, they must reimburse a prorated amount. Lateral Officers are eligible to start at higher pay steps and vacation accrual. Monthly: $7,838.76 - $9,895.18 Annually: $94,065.08 - $118,742.21 Plus Education pay 3.00% Associate degree 5.00% Bachelor degree 6.00% Master's degree Longevity pay 2.00% 5 Years of service 4.00% 10 Years of service 5.00% 15 Years of service 7.00% 20 years of service 9.00% 30 years of service Specialty Pay 3.50% Detective/Investigations Sergeant 3.50% School Resource Officer 3.50% Traffic 3.50% K9 Handler

3.50% SWAT

3.50% Integrated Arrest Tactics Training Lead 3.50% Firearms Training Lead 3.50% EVOC Training Lead 3.50% Support Services Sergeant 4.00% Field Training Officer (during period of assignment) 4.00% Corporal 5.00% Out of Class pay Paid Time Off 96-200 hours of paid vacation per year 130 or 156 hours of paid leave per year in lieu of holidays (based on scheduled work hours (e.g., "a day for a day") and assignment (non-patrol/patrol)) 96 hours of paid sick leave per year Front-loaded sick leave bank of 80 hours upon hire Unused sick leave cash-out (prorated) into HRA Paid bereavement leave Health Insurance The City pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees The City pays 90% of medical and dental insurance premiums The City pays 100% of vision insurance premiums for dependents Multiple plans from which to choose High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA) available Health Reimbursement Account/VEBA employer contribution available City-paid life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment policy Retirement Plans Deferred Compensation Plans (457) Washington State LEOFF II retirement system Uniforms and Clothing Uniforms and equipment are provided by the City Clothing allowance of $1,000 upon assignment to non-uniformed positions; $350 allowance per year thereafter City-paid uniform/clothing cleaning Scheduling Popular 12-hour rotating patrol schedule with 3-days-on/3-days-off Training and Professional Development Robust training program and professional development plans Other Pay/Compensation Overtime pay Callback pay Court appearances Off-duty/telecommuting response K9 care and maintenance Holiday hours cash-out Paid meal break Option of compensatory time off or overtime pay Position Purpose Provide a wide range of police services to the public including but not limited to enforcing laws, protecting life and property, maintaining peace and order, providing public service, crime prevention, and investigating civil and criminal matters. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Lake Stevens