Police Officer - Lateral

City of Redmond; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Redmond Police Department as a Lateral Police Officer. This role requires at least 24 months of experience as a sworn officer. Enjoy a supportive environment focused on community safety, integrity, and professional growth. The department offers a work-life friendly schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

4/10 shifts with rotating weekends

Training hours, uniforms, equipment

City-provided life insurance

Retirement, medical, dental, vision benefits

Relocation reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be a sworn law enforcement officer for at least 24 months within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure community safety and build trust through policing.
• Participate in a rotating schedule with weekends off.

Skills

Integrity

Accountability

Community Policing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Note:

To qualify for our Lateral role, you must be employed as a full-time, sworn, law enforcement officer for at least 24 months within the last five years.

If you have completed a basic law enforcement academy but have less than 24 months of continuous experience as a sworn officer in the past four years, please apply through our Exceptional Entry Police Officer job posting.

If you have not completed a basic law enforcement academy or received a peace officer certification but are interested in joining the Redmond Police Department, see our application instructions under the Entry Level Police Officer job posting.

Why join the Redmond Police Department?

The City of Redmond is a diverse community of over 80,000 residents, thriving in technology, aerospace, gaming, biomedical, and start-ups. We aim to foster a strong police-community relationship built on trust, community policing, and safety.

Our team values integrity, accountability, and service, creating a culture of collaboration and purpose. We also offer a work-life friendly rotating schedule, ensuring weekends and weekdays off for personal time.

As a police officer, you'll enjoy a professional environment, resources for training, and career growth. Our Patrol Division balances calls for service with case follow-up for a well-rounded experience.

For more reasons to join, visit our Join Redmond Police Department (RPD) website. Please review the Police Officer classification description for detailed information about the role.

Education and Experience for Lateral Police Officers:

• High school diploma or GED
• Employed as a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer for at least 24 months within the last five years

Licenses and Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Washington State certification within 15 months of appointment
• Meet physical, medical, and civil service standards
• Valid Washington driver’s license at hire; out-of-state hires must obtain one within required timelines
• At least 21 years old at certification
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
• Pass background investigation

Selection Process:

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications and completing the Public Safety Testing Personal History Questionnaire will be notified. The process includes an oral interview with a passing score of 70%. Applications are screened as openings occur, with required forms for veteran's preference and education.

Disqualifiers:

Automatic disqualifiers include felony convictions, drug sales/use, dishonorable discharge, serious traffic violations, dishonesty, domestic violence, and sexual misconduct. Discretionary disqualifiers involve substance abuse, excessive violations, felony, financial irresponsibility, conduct that undermines trust, or inability to perform essential duties.

Benefits:

• 4/10 shifts with rotating weekends, overtime eligibility
• Training hours, uniforms, equipment, city-provided life insurance
• Retirement, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Relocation reimbursement, specialty and collateral duties, and more

Compensation:

Visit our Current Lateral Police Officer Compensation page for salary details.

Interview & Background:

Qualified applicants will be invited for testing, including an oral interview, polygraph, psychological assessment, background check, drug screening, and medical exam. Requests for review or appeals must be submitted in writing to the Civil Service Commission.

Reapplication:

Applicants failing any phase can reapply after 6 months; those failing the background after 18 months.