Police Officer READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING (closes 11/09/26)

Ellensburg Washington; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness incentive program

Education incentive program

Longevity incentive program

Specialty pay options

Job summary

Ellensburg Police Department is hiring a Police Officer (Entry and Academy Graduate). Open: Nov 2, 2026; Closes: Nov 9, 2026 at midnight. The role includes base wages plus incentive pay for fitness, education, longevity, and specialty positions such as SRO, detective, anti-crime, reserve coordinator, and FTO.

Wages are structured by class: $7,082/month (Probationary), $7,582/month (Third Class), $8,018/month (Second Class), and $9,223/month (First Class).

Education

Police Academy graduate

Job description

Job Title: Police Officer (Entry and Academy Graduate)

Open: November 2, 2026

Closes: November 9, 2026 (at midnight)

View current job description here, Police Officer

In addition to the base wage, there is incentive pay for physical fitness determined by an annual fitness assessment. There are also incentives for education, longevity, and specialty pay for certain positions (i.e., school resource officer, detective, anti-crime, reserve coordinator, field training officer.)

2027 Wages:

$7,082/month – Probationary

$7,582/month – Third Class

$8,018/month – Second Class

$9,223/month – First Class