Police Officer - Lateral with $15k - $30k Incentive

City of Burlington; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington, WA is accepting applications for Police Officer-Lateral openings. The position offers a salary range of $7,043.05 to $8,688.83 monthly (2024 Salary Schedule) with a $15k-$30k incentive. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, family leave, EAP, and LEOFF retirement.

Applications must be mailed to Civil Service Examiner. Candidate requirements include U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum 24 months of full-time police experience after CJTC certification within the last 36 months.

Skills

Driver's license

Patrol experience

Traffic/Investigation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy graduate or eligible

Job description

Job Title

Police Officer - Lateral with $15k - $30k Incentive

Location & Availability

The City of Burlington, WA is currently accepting Police Officer-Lateral applications for openings within the department.

Posting Information

Posted January 6, 2014 | Status Open | Closing Open Until Filled

Category

Police Department

Salary

Police Officer - Lateral with $15k - $30k Incentive

Salary $7,043.05 - $8,688.83 monthly (2024 Salary Schedule)

Benefits

Benefits include accrued vacation, sick leave; holiday pay, family leave, Employee Assistance Programs, medical, dental, and vision insurance; LEOFF retirement.

Application Instructions

Please submit a completed City of Burlington Personal History Information (PHI) form to the Civil Service Examiner, 833 S Spruce Street, Burlington WA 98233.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: Applicants must: be citizens of the Unites States; be a high school graduate or equivalent; be not less than twenty-one (21) years of age; possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license; possess minimum of twenty-four (24) months full time job experience after certification by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (or CJTC recognized certification) as a sworn, paid Municipal, County, State or Federal Police Officer within the last thirty-six (36) months; the (24) month full time experience within the past thirty six (36) months may be waived by the Civil Service Commission if the candidate lost or is losing employment as a paid Municipal, County, State or Federal Officer due to a departmental reduction in force (RIF) outside the candidates control; possess experience performing patrol, traffic or investigation; must be current Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy graduate or eligible to attend the Washington State's Basic Law Enforcement Training Equivalency Academy. Military police experience does not qualify. Other requirements include an extensive background investigation to include a polygraph and psychological examination.