Police Officer - Lateral Entry

The City of Port Townsend is accepting applications from experienced police officers who qualify for lateral entry to create a hiring eligibility list for future vacancies this year.

HIRING BONUS FOR LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS: $12,500

Port Townsend is located on the Olympic Peninsula just two hours from Seattle. The city’s 10,330 residents and over a million visitors a year enjoy its historic seaport character mixed with a vibrant creative culture. The department handles approximately 10,000 calls for service each year. Between incidents, officers pursue special projects, manage professional growth, and interact with residents, business owners, and visitors. The department’s 17 commissioned officers and 4 support staff maintain strong partnerships with area law enforcement agencies, fire departments, hospital staff, and mental health officials. To qualify as a lateral applicant, you must meet the minimum qualifications in the police officer job description (below) AND: Graduate from a basic law enforcement training accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Successfully complete field training and pass probation as a full‑time, active, sworn municipal, county, state, federal or trial law enforcement officer. Not have been separated from law enforcement for more than 60 months at the time of hire. Be able to perform all essential functions. Residency requirement: All police officers must reside within fifty (50) road miles of Port Townsend city limits within six months of hire date. Qualifications Required High school graduate or GED. Washington State driver’s license at time of employment and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier. Minimum 21 years of age at time of employment. Submit to and pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination, physical agility test, and a full physical examination prior to employment. No felony convictions, or convictions for misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. Current first aid card and CPR certification at time of appointment. Successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission approved Basic Academy.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employees are required to maintain all mandatory job‑related certifications, including but not limited to Washington State Peace Officer Certification, firearms qualification, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and Washington State driver’s license. Benefits WA State LEOFF pension plan Optional 457 deferred compensation with 50% match of up to 4% base earnings Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund * Time loss/short‑term disability insurance Life & AD&D insurance Retiree’s Welfare Trust funded by employee Sick leave (earns 1 day per month) May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month) 12 paid holidays (accrued at 10 hours per month) ** Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Compensation Base pay: $41.53–47.67 per hour (five‑step system). Total compensation range: $41.53–51.96 per hour (including maximum potential longevity, educational incentive, and specialty pay). This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement: Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 1% after 2 years up to 9% after 20 years Educational incentive: 3% for Associate’s degree; 5% for Bachelor’s degree Overtime pay Compensatory time Holiday pay (if scheduled or called in on a holiday) Specialty pay of 1% for assignments such as detective or Field Training Officer Jury duty pay at regular rate during service Call‑back pay Plain clothes assignment and laundry allowance, when assigned by Chief Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25% of hourly wage × the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar. Officers may be required to work on holidays. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Port Townsend