Police Officer Experienced

We Want Your Service in our Community! We are actively searching for high quality lateral police officers. Everett Police Department serves a population over 110,000. We believe in community-oriented policing and work in partnership with the community to enhance quality of life and reduce crime through our core values of integrity, professionalism and honor. Why work for Everett Police Department? Competitive Wages Vacation Accrual Starting First Year Pitman Work Schedule for Patrol Officers (rotating schedule with every other weekend off) Uniforms, firearms, and duty gear provided Boot/Vest Upgrade for Patrol Assignments, Clothing/Equipment Allowance for Plainclothes Assignments Dry Cleaning Benefit Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits City Match on Deferred Compensation Laterals accrue vacation based on total years of qualifying law enforcement service LEOFF 2 Pension Plan Floating Holidays Holiday Bank (Can be Used or Cashed Out) 4% Specialty Pay Incentive for Select Assignments Everett Police Officers perform a wide variety of law enforcement activities including patrol of designated areas of City on foot, bike, motorcycle, or automobile. How do you see yourself contributing to the community in three to five years as an Everett Police Officer? Downtown Bike Patrol Training Officer Marine Unit - Dive Team K-9 Handler Hostage Negotiator Major Crimes Detective Property Crimes Detective School Resource Officer

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Requires high school graduation or equivalent. Successful completion of Washington State Police Basic Law Enforcement Academy AND eighteen (18) months of full-time paid service as a commissioned police officer employed by the City of Everett, OR A minimum of twenty-four (24) months of full-time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction with extensive patrol experience, without a break in service of more than thirty-six (36) months by the application date AND either the successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) prior to application date, or the ability to successfully complete the Washington State Justice Training Commission Equivalency Examination within one (1) year after employment. Out-of-state applicants must possess the necessary training and experience to become certified in accordance with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission standards. Valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire. Must be 21 years of age by application closing date. Must meet department standards of physical condition. U.S. Citizenship, a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA). Not on the current eligible register for Experienced Police Officer, per Everett's Civil Service Rule 2.12.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Submission to an extensive background investigation which may include but is not limited to: FBI record check, financial records, previous employers, friends, relatives, neighbors (past and present), polygraph (lie detector), psychological and medical evaluations, drug testing and fingerprinting.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Those meeting the requirements for the position will be examined by administration of an independently rated questionnaire, weighted 20%. Applicants with a passing grade on the questionnaire will be called to an oral panel evaluation, weighted 80%. All portions of the process are designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities Additional screening prior to appointment to these positions includes an employment and general background investigation as well as medical, drug testing, psychological, and polygraph examinations. THOSE APPLICANTS CLAIMING VETERANS' PREFERENCE MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR DD214 FORM WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005. About the position: This is a Civil Service class involving general police activities associated with the protection of life and property by enforcement of state and municipal codes, regulations and ordinances. The Civil Service eligibility register for this postion is subject to continuous modification as a result of the open/continuous nature of the process. Grades earned as a result of this screen process are valid for 12 months after certification by the Civil Service Commission. Employment in this class requires compliance with all associated fitness standards and requirements as well as a satisfactory background check, FBI record check, polygraph (lie detector) exam, and psychological evaluation. Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a City-paid LEOFF medical evaluation and medical history review that may include back x-rays and will include drug screening. This job classification is represented by Everett Police Officers Association. FILING OPENS: January 1, 2026

OPEN/CONTINUOUS

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