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Agency Added: 01/20/2010
Last updated: 06/25/2010
Lakewood Police Department
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Lakewood Police Department - Minimum Requirements
MUST MEET THIS REQUIREMENT AT TIME OF...
CATEGORY REQUIREMENT APPLICATION TEST HIRE
AGE 21 X
US CITIZEN Yes X
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD/GED Yes X
VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE Yes X
FELONY CONVICTION(S) AS AN ADULT Must have none
FELONY CONVICTION(S) AS A JUVENILE Case by case basis. X
ABILITY TO READ & SPEAK THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Yes X
VISION REQUIREMENTS 20/20 corrected in both eyes. No color blindness. X
COLLEGE REQUIREMENT None
BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY CERTIFICATION Agency sends candidate.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT N/A
MULTIPLE SCORES FROM SAME APPLICANT We only consider the most recent score.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS - APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Driving
  • 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 3 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
  • Suspension of driver's license within past 3 years.
  • 3 or more moving violations in past 3 years.
  • 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 3 years.
    • Drug Use
  • Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past 3 years.
  • Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 3 years.
  • Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
  • Illegal opiate use.
  • Hallucinogen use within past 5 years. No more than 3 uses total.
  • Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
  • Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 4 times in lifetime, and no use within the past 3 years.
  • Anabolic steroids. No use for the last five (5) years. No use after the age of 25.
    • Criminal Activity
  • Any adult felony conviction.
  • Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
  • Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
    • Employment
  • Withdrawn from consideration for any (law enforcement/fire/corrections/dispatch) employment because of the following reasons: Untruthfulness.
  • Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
  • Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
  • Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
  • Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
    • Financial
  • Failure to pay income tax or child support.
  • Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.
    • PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Police Department at (253) 830-5022.

    COMMUNITY INFORMATIONDEPARTMENT INFORMATION
    Lakewood was incorporated in February 1996. Lakewood is conveniently located along Interstate 5 south of Tacoma and right next to McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis. Lakewood has a population of about 60,000 residents who live and work in our beautiful community. Lakewood's 21st Century department has 123 staff members-103 commissioned, 7 Community Service Officers, 2 Animal Control Officers and 11 civilian support staff. Lakewood is one of the largest departments in the State of Washington. To successfully counter crime challenges, the Department operates a large array of programs and employs modern technology to expand its reach and efficiency. Lakewood offers all of the services and opportunities of "big" departments while maintaining focus on employee development and commitment to citizens. The result is a department that is flexible and efficient and best able to meet the needs of Lakewood, a diverse community of nearly 60,000 people with all of the public safety challenges of larger, urban communities.

    CONTACT INFORMATION
    Lakewood Police Department
    policefrontdesk@cityoflakewood.us
    9401 Lakewood Drive SW
    Lakewood, WA 98499
    Phone: (253) 830-5000
    Fax: (253) 830-5069

    AREA INFORMATION
    POPULATIONCOUNTYDEPT. SIZE
    58,850 Pierce 123 total employees; 103 commissioned

    CURRENT HIRING STATUS
    Number of Current Vacancies: 0

    SALARY INFORMATIONBENEFIT INFORMATION
    2010 Salary Range is $4,643 - $5,862 per month. Salary can be enhanced by Professional Development Pay, including: education, foreign language, residency, specialty assignments, and the Master Police Officer (MPO) program. Officers are covered by the current 2010 collective bargaining agreement with the Lakewood Police Independent Guild. The City provides an excellent benefit package with two medical providers to choose from, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverages. Annually, employees receive: 10 paid holidays; 144 hours of combination leave, increasing based on longevity; and 64 hours of major medical leave. Employees have LEOFF 2 retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and are covered under a qualified 401(a) retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. In addition, there are various optional benefits available, including 457 deferred compensation plans with a 3% match.

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