POLICE OFFICER (ENTRY - WA STATE CERTIFIED)

Salary: $96,235.92 - $138,121.20 Annually
Location : 1025 Burwell Street, Bremerton, WA
Job Type: REGULAR FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2026-00014
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 04/09/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 5001 - Police Guild


About the City of Bremerton

Nestled along the shores of the Puget Sound and just a scenic ferry ride from Seattle, the City of Bremerton offers an exceptional blend of career opportunity and quality of life. From the vibrant Harborside district-featuring the Kitsap Conference Center, waterfront hotels, dining, and the Port of Bremerton Marina-to the creative energy of the Bremerton Creative District and Quincy Square, there's something here for everyone. Enjoy local attractions like the Puget Sound Navy Museum, stroll the waterfront Bremerton Boardwalk, or relax at Harborside Fountain Park. Cross the iconic Manette Bridge to explore charming shops and cafés, or unwind at Evergreen Rotary Park. Outdoor enthusiasts and golfers alike will appreciate the city-owned Gold Mountain Golf Course, while arts and culture thrive at venues like the Admiral Theatre and events such as the Bremerton Blackberry Festival. With its strong sense of community, natural beauty, and growing opportunities, Bremerton is an ideal place to build your career and make a lasting impact-explore our openings and discover your future here.

General Function


Salary rates above include longevity, education incentive, bilingual premium, detective premium, field training officer premium, SWAT premium, and school resource officer premium which employees are not eligible to receive until a date specified by the collective bargaining agreement or assigned by the Police Chief. Additionally, a K-9 officer shall receive a K-9 stipend of 3.5 hours per week at 48% of Step 5 Police Officer overtime rate.


Provides emergency aid, security and protection to the citizens of Bremerton by patrolling business and residential areas, responding to requests for information and assistance, investigating criminal activity and otherwise ensuring the proper enforcement of laws and regulations.

Representative Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Note - This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)
Example of Duties:
Patrols as directed in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state and city laws and regulations.

Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, assisting other officers on traffic stops and checking suspicious persons and vehicles. Reports traffic hazards and directs traffic flow when necessary.

Determines the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action, such as making arrests and transporting prisoners. Searches prisoners, collects personal effects and assures proper safeguarding of personal effects.

Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations. Administers first aid and requests medical service. Performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations such as family disputes. Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances.

Assists persons with complaints and inquiries or directs them to the appropriate authorities.

Prepares a variety of records and reports, such as reports on arrests, property impounded, accidents, offenses, and damage to property; assists in searching, booking, processing and supervising prisoners.

Performs investigative assignments on serious crimes. Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects and submits progress reports on cases under investigation.

Collects and documents evidence and may arrest suspects.

Appears in court and is available to testify in matters which the officer has knowledge of.

Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.

Prepares and maintains legible, concise and understandable activity logs and other related or similar types of information as a personal reference record of incidents and details.

May perform special assignments including investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, or K-9.
May assist in the training of new employees and reserves.

Checks business and private property for security. Investigates such conditions as open doors, broken windows, vehicles parked in suspicious places.
Other Duties:
Regular attendance is an essential requirement
Performs related work as assigned and/or required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
• Federal, state, county and city laws, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to law enforcement duties and responsibilities.

Ability to:
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action, particularly under conditions which are psychologically and emotionally stressful.
• Communicate effectively with persons in physical and/or emotional distress.
• Administer first aid or perform other lifesaving procedures in accordance with training.
• Write clear and accurate reports.
• Adapt to and utilize current and new technology, devices, equipment, computers and software.

Skill in:
• Use and care of firearms. Must be able to routinely qualify with and proficiently operate all assigned weapons, including the ability to accurately fire, clear malfunctions, disassemble and clean weapons.
• Driving motor vehicles under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Properly operating and maintaining police issued or assigned equipment.
• Observation and the ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time (including driving).
• The employee must occasionally lift and carry equipment.
• The employee must possess sufficient physical strength, endurance and flexibility to perform rescue operations or other law enforcement duties. Examples of the situations officers may encounter, with varying degrees of frequency, during the performance of their duties include: quickly entering and exiting vehicles; lifting, moving and dragging heavy objects; climbing over or pulling oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers, move through heavy underbrush; and suddenly move out of the way of danger.
• The employee must posses sufficient physical strength, endurance and flexibility to run varying distances in pursuit of fleeing suspects and upon capture, must be capable of exerting sufficient force or exertion to physically subdue, restrain, control and arrest violent or combative subjects.
• The employee must be able to use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and smell.
• The employee must speak clearly; hear and understand radio, telephone and normal range verbal communications.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work may be performed in an office setting or in the field which may include exposure to dangerous and hazardous situations. Working hours may be irregular or long, depending upon the demands of any given situation. The employee is subject to call-back for emergency situations. Physical hazard from traffic and violent offenders may be present.
• The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions, including possible extreme weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to working near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; with explosives; with firearms; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, fire, smoke extreme cold, extreme heat, varying light conditions and vibration.
• The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
• The employee may be exposed to personal danger, including but not limited to: armed and/or dangerous persons/animals; persons and/or articles having contagious/communicable diseases; hazards associated with emergency driving, vehicular surveillance, traffic control and working in and around traffic; hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters, the use and operation of electrical equipment.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to, and must effectively deal with morbid, repugnant or otherwise unpleasant situations.
Qualifying Education and Experience (Minimum Requirements)
Minimum Requirements:
Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy or equivalency certificate.

Current and valid Peace Officer Certification through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Pass a comprehensive background investigation including financial investigation, polygraph and/or truth verification examination, psychological and medical evaluations.

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. College level work in law enforcement or related field and specialized law enforcement training are highly desired.

Read, speak and write the English language.

A valid Washington State driver's License with a good driving record is required.

Must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America.

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of hire.

Examination Process and Required Documents

Required Application Materials: On-line application, personal résumé and a copy of your Washington State Peace Officer Certification are required. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience and training.


Applicants can apply on-line at

Oral Examination : An examination panel will evaluate applicant's education and experience through an Oral Examination.

Placement on the Civil Service Register is determined by weighted examination scores as follows:

Passing Score Weight
Oral Board Examination 70% 100%

Required Application Materials: On-line application and personal résumé are required. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience and training.

Meeting or exceeding qualifications does not guarantee applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. Qualified candidates receiving a final score of 70% or higher will be placed on the eligible register. Applicants selected for hire must successfully pass a background and criminal history check.

Any applicant who wishes to appeal any part of an examination shall file an appeal in writing with the Civil Service Officer within five (5) working days (Civil Service Rule 9.23A) following administration of the examination.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodation for examination must advise Human Resources no later than one (1) week prior to the scheduled examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made. View phone number on click.appcast.io.

LEGAL and REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Fair Labor Standards Act: The classification is non-exempt under the laws of Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime provisions.

Representation: The classification is included in the bargaining unit pursuant to the Recognition Article of the current labor agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Bremerton Police Officer's Guild.

Civil Service: The classification is included in the City's Civil Service System.

Appointment and Removal Authority: The position is filled by appointment by the Department Head. Removal is by action of the Department Head in conformance with Human Resources Policies.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Bremerton.

The City of Bremerton is committed to integrating diverse perspectives into our workplace culture and encourages our employees to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law. We strive to create a diverse team that allows us to effectively connect to the community we serve.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

ADA Statement
The City of Bremerton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in programs and activities, which it operates pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ADA Amendments Act. This policy extends to both employment and admission to participation in the programs, services and activities of the City of Bremerton. Reasonable accommodation for employees or applicants for employment will be provided.

The City of Bremerton is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE
Effective the first of the month following the date of hire, regular employees are eligible for the City's medical and dental insurance plans.


Currently, the City pays the premium for your choice of one of two health insurance plans, Kaiser Permanente or Premera Blue Cross administered by the LEOFF Health and Welfare Trust. To cover dependents you pay 10% of the dependent premium. Dependents may be added when hired, within 30 days of birth or adoption, during the annual open enrollment, or if you have a qualifying event (e.g. marriage, divorce, spouse loss of job or medical coverage). Detailed coverage and rate information is available from Human Resources.


The City provides a dental plan through Washington Dental Service for both you and your dependents at no cost to you. Dependents must be added when you are hired, within 30 days of birth or adoption, or during open enrollment.


STIPEND IN LIEU OF MEDICAL COVERAGE
An employee who waives the right to obtain medical insurance coverage through the City and who provides proof of credible coverage through his/her spouse or other source shall be entitled to receive a stipend as follows:


Employee Only

$150.00

Employee & Spouse

$300.00

Employee, Spouse & 1 Dependent


$350.00

Employee, Spouse & 2 Dependents

$400.00

Employee & 1 Dependent


$300.00

Employee & 2 Dependents

$350.00
Employees shall be required to notify Human Resources, in writing, during open enrollment, of their desire to waive medical coverage, or at any time during the year if a qualifying event occurs which would change their status (e.g. marriage, divorce, spouse loss of job or medical coverage).

RETIREMENT MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
The City contributes one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month on behalf of each employee to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) through Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA) trust. The employee contributes thirty dollars ($30.00) per month to the same fund.


RETIREMENT
The City provides a comprehensive retirement program through the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF). If you have an account established in LEOFF prior to October 1, 1977, Plan 1 would apply. Otherwise, you will be enrolled in Plan 2.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
You may choose from several plans. The City will match your contribution up to 5.5% of your base monthly wage. You may contribute with up to the IRS maximum annual combined (employer and employee).

LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides life insurance coverage in the amount of $200,000.

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All applicants must have attached a copy of their valid Peace Officers Certification and current resume, are these required documents attached? (Transcripts from WSCJTC are not acceptable in lieu of Peace Officer Certificate, it must be your actual certificate)

• Yes
• No

Required Question