Lateral Officer
The Lateral Hiring Process
- Apply at Redmond.gov and pass the preliminary screening process
- Attend and pass the oral board exam in person or remotely via video/phone
- Pass background including Chief’s interview, polygraph, psychological and medical exams
- Complete the 80-hour WA State Criminal Justice Training Center Equivalency Academy
- Complete Field Training Program, partnering with an experienced officer for 12-16 weeks
General 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
Additional Lateral-Specific Requirements
- Employed as a full-time, sworn, law enforcement officer for a minimum of 24 months within the last five years
- Provide a certificate or transcript from an equivalent Basic Law Enforcement Academy that satisfies WA CJTC requirements
Benefits
Includes General Benefits + Lateral-Specific Benefits
General Benefits
- Lateral starting pay: $89,339 - $97,331 (+ appr. $8,000 in bonuses)
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
- Uniforms and equipment provided
- State and municipal retirement plans
- Three hours of duty time per week for physical fitness training
- Four 10-hour shifts with rotating weekends every 6-7 weeks
Additional Lateral-Specific Benefits
- Lateral officer with 5+ years of experience eligible for top step annual pay
- $5,000 transition incentive
- Starting 40-hour bank of vacation and sick pay
- Eligible to apply for specialty and collateral duty positions once off probation
- Waiver of college education requirement for 2+ years of experience
- 2021 Lateral Police Officer Compensation
4% Specialty Assignments
- Detectives
- Traffic
- Recruiting
- Training
- Outreach
- School Resource Officer
4% Collateral Duties
- Firearms
- Defensive Tactics
- EVOC
- SWAT
- Crisis Negotiation