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Kelso Police Department
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Contact Information
Kelso Police Department
201 South Pacific
Kelso, Washington 98626
Phone: 360.423.1270
Department Website
Agency Added: 10/31/2014 | Last updated: 11/19/2018
Community Information
Please see website www.kelso.gov. The City of Kelso is situated at the confluence of the Columbia, Cowlitz, and Coweeman rivers, 70 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and 60 miles from the Cascade Mts. We are located on Interstate 5, 48 miles north of Portland, OR, and 125 miles south of Seattle, WA. This location affords easy access to many types of activities, from outdoors activities like hunting, fishing, camping and boating to the arts, entertainment and shopping available in the metropolitan areas of Portland and Seattle. The Kelso School District is regarded as one of the best in Southwest Washington and the relationship between our agency and our schools is second to none. Kelso has a manager/council type of government and an excellent school system.
Department Information
The Kelso Police Department is a service-oriented organization embracing the Community Policing philosophy. Of our 33 total staff, 28 are commissioned officers. We currently have officers serving as patrol officers, school resource officers, and detectives. Officers also serve on multi-agency units as narcotics detectives and SWAT officers. We also have 3 Reserve Officers in addition to paid support staff. Our officers have an average of 20 years with our agency and they enjoy a high level of community support.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package with generous paid time off. The Kelso Police Department anticipates hiring 2 officers immediately and possibly more early next year.
Note: Minimum passing score on written examination is 75%. Kelso Police Department has two current openings and anticipates more in the near future.
Area Information
- Population Size: 11,940
- County: Cowlitz
Agency Requirements:
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of.. | |
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| Minimum Age | 21 | X | |
| US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | X | |
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | X | |
| Driver's License Required | Valid Washington State Driver's License | X | |
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None | X | |
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis | X | |
| Ability to Read & Write the English Language | Yes | X | |
| Vision Requirements | Must meet LEOFF II standards. | X | |
| Other | Candidates must successfully pass the Physical Fitness and Abilities Test for this agency.
This agency does not allow out of state testing. |
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| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider the highest score received within the past one year | ||
Agency Disqualifiers:
THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC AND POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS. POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
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Current Hiring Status
The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.
Current Number of Vacancies: KPD has two openings and anticipates more in the near future
Salary Information
Beginning salary (2019) $5340-6450 per month with additional for college degrees.
Benefit Information
Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, as well as uniform allowance, uniform cleaning, sick leave, vacation, and tuition assistance provided by the City per contract.
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