Entry Level
The Entry Level Hiring Process
- Pass initial written and physical agility tests conducted through Public Safety Testing
- Apply at Redmond.gov, pass the screening process and oral board exam
- Pass background including Chief’s interview, polygraph, psychological and medical exams
- Complete WA State Criminal Justice Training Center Basic Law Enforcement Academy
- Complete Field Training Program, partnering with an experienced officer for 16 weeks
Requirements
- 21 years of age or older
- U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident
- 90 quarter or 60 semester hours from an accredited college
- College waiver for 2+ years LE experience
- Valid WA State driver’s license upon hire
Benefits
- Entry starting pay: $85,271 - $89,640 (+ appr. $7,400 in bonuses)
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
- Retirement medical through Teamsters Welfare Trust
- Uniforms and equipment provided
- State and municipal retirement plans
- Three hours of duty time per week for physical fitness training + Annual physical fitness cash bonus
- Four 10-hour shifts with rotating weekends every 6-7 weeks
- 2021 Compensation for Entry Officers
4% Specialty Assignments
- Detectives
- Traffic
- Recruiting
- Training
- Outreach
- School Resource Officer
4% Collateral Duties
- Firearms
- Defensive Tactics
- EVOC
- SWAT
- Crisis Negotiation
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