Law Enforcement Officer Position

Anacortes Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Anacortes Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on January 30, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 5

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Community Information

Anacortes is a great place to do business and a wonderful place to live! The city, which is home to a variety of industrial, commercial, and retail companies, easy access to major transportation corridors, low taxes, excess utility capacity, and an excellent quality of life. This quaint seaport community offers the San Juan Islands to the west, with views of snow-capped mountains to the east.

City government is committed to progressive economic development and appreciates your interest. Anacortes is the principal city on Fidalgo Island, the eastern-most island in the San Juan archipelago. Anacortes, an All-American City, is the second largest city in Skagit County and its largest seaport. The City has modern educational facilities, state-of-the-art health care, and abundant business opportunities, all in the natural beauty of an island setting.

Anacortes residents and visitors enjoy 12 ½ miles of saltwater shoreline, a pristine environment, four freshwater lakes, thousands of acres of city-owned forestlands and parks (with more than 50 miles of maintained forest trails), as well as breathtaking water, island and mountain views. The natural abundance, a vibrant community and the convenience of bridges connecting to the mainland make Anacortes a clear choice for those seeking a superior quality of life.

Anacortes is the site for Washington State Ferry terminal operations to both the San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island, BC. Approximately one million people travel through the city annually on their way to or from the ferry terminal, which is located four miles from the city center. This traffic creates unique commercial opportunities for local businesses, as residents of the San Juan Islands come to the mainland to shop.

As evidenced by crime statistics, the city is also a very safe place to live. Per an annual survey published by Farmer’s Insurance, Anacortes ranked nation-wide among the top 20 “most secure places to live” (defined as metro areas with fewer than 150,000 residents).

Anacortes is located on the north central coast of Washington State (U.S.), 80 miles north of Seattle, WA and 90 miles south of Vancouver, BC. The City is 16 miles west of the I-5 freeway (exit 230), via Highway 20.

Department Information

Ensuring Public Safety; Earning Public Trust. The Core Values that guide the actions of all members of the Anacortes Police Department are:

Service: Being aware of those who need law enforcement assistance and meeting or exceeding their expectations for service.

Excellence: Being clear about and striving to achieve high standards of performance in all aspects of our work.

Integrity: Committing ourselves to elevated standards of trust, responsibility, and discipline while promoting justice in a fair and impartial manner.

Courage: Having the mental and moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.

Professional: Adhering to principles and standards that comprise the best  practices of police work. 

 

The Anacortes Police Department is a full service municipal police department. The majority of the department members serve in the uniform patrol division. Officers work 3 rotating shifts and each shift has an assigned Corporal and Sergeant. There are three detective positions that are supervised by the Detective Sergeant. One of the detective positions is assigned to the county wide drug task force.

Area Information

County: WA
Population: 17,880
# of Staff: 33 Commissioned Officers

Hiring Status

Anacortes Police Department - Police Officer has 5 vacancies.

The City of Anacortes will be pulling test scores on weekly basis. 

Anacortes has a rigorous hiring process. We encourage you to research the City of Anacortes and the Anacortes Police Department to learn more about our progressive City located on beautiful Fidalgo Island. Thank you for interest in employment with the City of Anacortes!

Salary Information

The 2024 salary range is $80,285 - $100,528 annually. Additional incentives are available based on education and specialty assignments.

A copy of the current collective bargaining agreement is available for review on our City website: https://www.anacorteswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22788/2022-2024-Commissioned-Police-Guild-CBA


Benefit Information

Benefits include choice between medical plans including health savings accounts with high deductible health plans, flexible spending accounts, prescription plans, dental, orthodontia, & vision, dual insurance incentives for spouses & dependents, Department of Retirement Systems LEOFF Plan 2 pension, choice between two deferred compensation programs with matching, vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, a personal holiday, and paid holidays, life insurance for employee and dependents, employee assistance program, fitness reimbursement plans, and longevity, special assignment, & education incentives.

Anacortes Police Department - Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.

Minimum Age 21
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Applicants must have a valid Washington driver license or be able to obtain one at the time of hiring.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year

Contact Information

Anacortes Police Department - Police Officer

1218 24th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221 WA County
360-293-4684

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required


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