Police Officer - Entry Level

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Renton, WA

Washington

On-site

USD 91,000 - 119,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus
Education premium
Deferred compensation match
Fitness test bonus

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Renton, WA is hiring entry level police officers with a starting salary of $8,141 per month for Patrol Officer I. Promotion to Patrol Officer II occurs upon successful completion of the FTO program.

Patrol Officer II salary range is $8,649–$10,674 per month. An entry-level sign-on bonus of $1,000 is available, plus an education premium of 4% for an Associate Degree and 6% for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Qualifications

  • Entry level officers start at $8,141 per month.
  • Promotion to Patrol Officer II after FTO program.

Responsibilities

  • Promotional progression to Patrol Officer II after completing the FTO program.

Job description


  • All entry level officers are hired at $8,141/monthly - Patrol Officer I.

  • Promotion to Patrol Officer II occurs when the officer enters the FTO program.

  • Patrol Officer II salary range is $8,649-$10,674/monthly.

  • Entry level officers are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

  • Education Premium of 4% for an Associate Degree or 6% for a Bachelor's or Master's.

  • City contributes 1% of base wage towards deferred compensation plan. An additional 3% is available for passing the annual Physical Fitness Test.

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