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Bellevue Police Department

Last updated on December 15, 2022

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Add Bellevue Police Department - Entry Police Officer

Salary Information

Salary ranges from $100,259.56 progressing to $128,402.66 per year. In addition, salary is enhanced with educational incentive pay (4% for and AA, 5% for a BA), $1,000 bonus pay at successful completion of Field Training, $1,000 bonus pay at the completion of your third year of employment, shift differential pay, annual uniformed Patrol Officer $100 safe driving award and 4% premium pay for specialty job assignments. Ample overtime opportunities are available for those who are interested!

We just settled on a new contract which includes body worn cameras (roll out date to be determined), and take home vehicles. It will take a while for all qualified employees to get their take home vehicle, so the city is giving each employee a $350 monthly stipend until they receive their take home vehicle. Pay increases to account for cost of living are in place for 2025.

Breakdown of pay for 2025

Hourly: $48.20 - $61.73

Monthly: $8,354.95 - $10,700.22

Annually: $100,259.56 - $128,402.66

Education Incentive: AA/90 credits (4%)- $428.01, BA/BS (5%) - $535.01

Benefit Information

10 hour 40 minute patrol shift schedule which grants officers two weekends (Saturday/Sunday) a month off and every third weekend is five days long!

Generous health benefits including full medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse/domestic partner and children.
Tax-deferred and 90% City matched 401(k) defined contribution plan with vesting of city contributions at 10% per year of active contribution participation (Municipal Employee Benefit Trust – MEBT)*
457 deferred compensation plan – will accept rollovers from your existing 401(k) or (a); 403(b); 457(b) or Traditional IRA
Washington State LEOFF 2 retirement plan
Workout while on duty (three hours per week)
Comprehensive Quartermaster program that supplies 100% of issued equipment, uniforms, and weapons
Generous professional development and training opportunities (Over 140 hours / year)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program for bachelor degree
8 additional hours of vacation accrued per year for each year of service beyond 21
City provided $50,000 life insurance (no cost to employee)
Plentiful off-duty employment opportunities
Free annual pass (ORCA card) for regional bus/light rail transit
The City of Bellevue does not participate in Social Security, which means employees do not contribute to or earn Social Security credit while employed with the City

Bellevue Police Department - Entry Police Officer Requirements

Category	Requirement	Required at time of...
		Test	Hire
Written Examination	Yes, required The Bellevue Police Department is continuously accepting scores from PST. The Department invites all candidates who achieve a passing written test score and passing PAT (within 90 days) to participate in a scored panel interview. candidates that tested using the old PST test prior to March 1, 2025 will not have to retest with PST to be considered.
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT)	Yes, required as described below Your physical ability test must be completed 90 days (~3 months) before or after your passing written exam.
PST Personal History Statement	Thoroughly Completed before invitation to hiring process.
Minimum Age	21 years of age
Citizenship	U.S. Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS
High School Grad/ GED	Yes
Driver's License Required	Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult	None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile	None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language	Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Veterans Preference Points	Yes
Other Preference Points	No, other preference points are not available.
Body Decorations	Tattoos on the neck, face or hands are prohibited, except for a wedding band or equivalent on the ring finger.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant	We only consider the most recent score

Bellevue Police Department - Entry Police Officer 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.

Category

Disqualifier

Driving

Automatic	Any DUI conviction within the past 5 years. Any other criminal traffic violation within the past 2 years. Examples include: Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, or Hit & Run Driving.
Automatic	Suspension or revocation of your driver's license (for any traffic violation) within 1 year of the date of employment application.
Potential	Applicant’s driving record shows a continuing and/or recent pattern of poor decision making.

Drug Usage

Automatic

Illegal opiate use:

· Any use of heroin,

· Any possession or use of GHB or any other “date rape” drug, including giving it to others,

· Any use of any illegal drug within three years of application* (Excludes marijuana)

· Misuse of Prescription drugs will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

· Any use of illegal drugs or marijuana since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency. Please note that while some states have decriminalized marijuana, it is still federally illegal and police officers are expected to adhere to all laws and regulations, on and off duty.

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, and reading test date.

Automatic

Forged/Abused Prescriptions:

· Any prescription forgery, prosecuted, undetected or otherwise, within five years of application*

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, reading and video test date.

Automatic

Illegal Opiate Distribution/Manufacturing/Sales:

· Any participation in, or allowing of, the manufacture, selling, offering to sell, cultivation, warehousing, distribution, holding or transporting for another, transporting for sale, or financing of any illegal drugs/narcotics within five years of application*, including extraction and concentration of THC oils from marijuana for the production of “honey”, “wax”, “dabs” or any other THC concentrate,

Any distribution of illegal drugs or illegal distribution of marijuana since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies).

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, reading and video test date.

Criminal Activity

Automatic	Any adult felony conviction.
Potential	Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed. Candidates with juvenile felony convictions occurring within the last five years will be disqualified.
Automatic	Any felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity (including employee, volunteer, intern, and reserve positions).
Potential	An applicant's criminal record, including all arrests, prosecutions, deferred prosecutions, "Alford" pleas, and non-conviction information will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Potential	Applicant maintains an on-going relationship with individuals who have been convicted of felony crimes and/or who are reputed to be involved in recent or current felonious activity.
Potential	· Commission of a felony crime (non-conviction · Applicant has criminal proceedings pending or is under investigation for a crime. · Applicant has been involved in significant misdemeanor activity. · Applicant’s history shows a pattern of thefts. · Commission of any crime of violence, including domestic violence. Commission of any sexual offense within the past five years.

Employment

Automatic	Must have an honorable discharge, qualified discharge (rcw73.04.005), a medical discharge with an honorable record or be in receipt of United States department of defense discharge documents DD-214, NGB – 22 or their equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes your service as honorable.
Potential	An applicant's employment history, including a pattern of unexcused absences, discipline, any terminations, or leaving an employer in lieu of termination, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.

Financial

Automatic	Willful failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential	An applicant's financial history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collection will be thoroughly assessed and maybe grounds for disqualification.

Add Bellevue Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

Salary Information

Salary ranges from $95,850.44 progressing to $122,755.89 per year. In addition, salary is enhanced with educational incentive pay (4% for and AA, 5% for a BA), $1,000 bonus pay at successful completion of Field Training, $1,000 bonus pay at the completion of your third year of employment, shift differential pay, annual uniformed Patrol Officer $100 safe driving award and 4% premium pay for specialty job assignments. Ample overtime opportunities are available for those who are interested!

Breakdown of pay for 2024

Hourly: $46.08 - $59.02

Monthly: $7,987.54 - $10,229.66

Annually: $95,850.44 - $122,755.89

Benefit Information

$16,000 Lateral Hiring Bonus! Lateral candidates may be eligible for a $16,000.00 hiring bonus upon completion of training.

10 hour 40 minute patrol shift schedule which grants officers two weekends (Saturday/Sunday) a month off and every third weekend is five days long!

Generous health benefits including full medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse/domestic partner and children.
Tax-deferred and 90% City matched 401(k) defined contribution plan with vesting of city contributions at 10% per year of active contribution participation (Municipal Employee Benefit Trust – MEBT)*
457 deferred compensation plan – will accept rollovers from your existing 401(k) or (a); 403(b); 457(b) or Traditional IRA
Washington State LEOFF 2 retirement plan
10 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
Workout while on duty (three hours per week)
Comprehensive Quartermaster program that supplies 100% of issued equipment, uniforms, and weapons
Generous professional development and training opportunities (Over 140 hours / year)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program for bachelor degree
8 additional hours of vacation accrued per year for each year of service beyond 21
City provided $50,000 life insurance (no cost to employee)
Plentiful off-duty employment opportunities
Free annual pass (ORCA card) for regional bus/light rail transit
The City of Bellevue does not participate in Social Security, which means employees do not contribute to or earn Social Security credit while employed with the City

Bellevue Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Requirements

Category	Requirement	Required at time of...
		Test	Hire
Written Examination	No, not required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT)	No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement	Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
Minimum Age	21 years of age
Citizenship	U.S. Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS
High School Grad/ GED	Yes
Driver's License Required	Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult	None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile	None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language	Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Vision Requirements	Applicant must have vision correctable to 20/30. Applicants wearing eyeglasses or hard contacts must have uncorrected vision no worse than 20/200 in each eye. Applicants wearing soft contacts must be able to: · Provide verifiable documentation that soft contacts have been worn regularly for at least 6 months prior to application · Meets minimum vision acuity standards with soft contact lenses, and · There are no indications of corneal damage, or conditions of the eye which might require discontinuation of soft contact use
Prior Experience Requirement	An experienced (lateral) officer is defined as: a Police Officer who possesses a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, has at least two consecutive (2) years of police experience, and no more than six months break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department.
Body Decorations	The following are prohibited from being displayed and must be covered: intentional scarring, body art, or tattoo(s) on the head, face, neck, scalp, hands (wedding band tattoo on one finger excluded) or knuckles. Cosmetic tattoos, such as eyeliner, eyebrows and lips are allowed if they are natural in appearance. Other tattoos are generally accepted, however if exposed, will be inspected after hire to determine if they are within policy. The following are prohibited: Split or forked tongues, foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern, enlarged or stretched out holes in the ears, dental ornamentation, and visible piercings other than those in the ear(s) that present a professional image.

Bellevue Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Disqualifiers

Category

Disqualifier

Driving

Automatic	Any DUI conviction within the past 5 years. Any other criminal traffic violation within the past 2 years. Examples include: Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, or Hit & Run Driving.
Automatic	Suspension or revocation of your driver's license (for any traffic violation) within 1 year of the date of employment application.
Potential	Applicant’s driving record shows a continuing and/or recent pattern of poor decision making.

Drug Usage

Automatic

Illegal opiate use:

· Any use of heroin,

· Any possession or use of GHB or any other “date rape” drug, including giving it to others,

· Any use of any illegal drug within three years of application* (Excludes marijuana)

· Misuse of Prescription drugs will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

· Any use of illegal drugs since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency.

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, and reading test date.

Automatic

Forged/Abused Prescriptions:

· Any prescription forgery, prosecuted, undetected or otherwise, within five years of application*

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, reading and video test date.

Automatic

Illegal Opiate Distribution/Manufacturing/Sales:

Any distribution of illegal drugs or illegal distribution of marijuana since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies).

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, reading and video test date.

Criminal Activity

Automatic	Any adult felony conviction.
Potential	Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed. Candidates with juvenile felony convictions occurring within the last five years will be disqualified.
Automatic	Any felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity (including employee, volunteer, intern, and reserve positions).
Potential	An applicant's criminal record, including all arrests, prosecutions, deferred prosecutions, "Alford" pleas, and non-conviction information will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Potential	Applicant maintains an on-going relationship with individuals who have been convicted of felony crimes and/or who are reputed to be involved in recent or current felonious activity.
Potential	· Commission of a felony crime (non-conviction · Applicant has criminal proceedings pending or is under investigation for a crime. · Applicant has been involved in significant misdemeanor activity. · Applicant’s history shows a pattern of thefts. · Commission of any crime of violence, including domestic violence. Commission of any sexual offense within the past five years.

Employment

Automatic	Must have an honorable discharge, a medical discharge with an honorable record or be in receipt of United States department of defense discharge documents DD-214, NGB – 22 or their equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes your service as honorable.
Potential	An applicant's employment history, including a pattern of unexcused absences, discipline, any terminations, or leaving an employer in lieu of termination, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.

Financial

Automatic	Willful failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential	An applicant's financial history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collection will be thoroughly assessed and maybe grounds for disqualification.

Add Bellevue Police Department - Police Support Officer

Salary Information

2023 Step Rates

$5,057.10 - $6,435.75 Monthly

$60,685.20- $77,229 Annually

Benefit Information

The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:
Medical
Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).
Dental
Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.
Vision
Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans- Employees are offered three retirement plans:

Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Survivor Income
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
An ORCA Card bus pass
On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
Career development and training programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays- The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note that the City does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program, and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan. Any social security benefits earned at other places of employment may be reduced because they are subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension Offset.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

Bellevue Police Department - Police Support 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.
PST Personal History Statement	Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
Minimum Age	21 years of age
Citizenship	U.S. Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS
High School Grad/ GED	Yes
Driver's License Required	Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult	None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile	None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language	Must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently
Body Decorations	Yes

Bellevue Police Department - Police Support Officer Disqualifiers

Category

Disqualifier

Driving

Automatic	Any DUI conviction within the past 5 years. Any other criminal traffic violation within the past 2 years. Examples include: Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, or Hit & Run Driving.
Automatic	Suspension or revocation of your driver's license (for any traffic violation) within 1 year of the date of employment application.
Potential	Applicant’s driving record shows a continuing and/or recent pattern of poor decision making.

Drug Usage

Automatic

Illegal opiate use:

· Any use of heroin,

· Any possession or use of GHB or any other “date rape” drug, including giving it to others,

· Any use of any illegal drug within three years of application* (Excludes marijuana)

· Misuse of Prescription drugs will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, and reading test date.

Automatic

Forged/Abused Prescriptions:

· Any prescription forgery, prosecuted, undetected or otherwise, within five years of application*

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, reading and video test date.

Automatic

Illegal Opiate Distribution/Manufacturing/Sales:

Any distribution of illegal drugs or illegal distribution of marijuana since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies).

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, reading and video test date.

Criminal Activity

Automatic	Any adult felony conviction.
Potential	Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed. Candidates with juvenile felony convictions occurring within the last five years will be disqualified.
Automatic	Any felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity (including employee, volunteer, intern, and reserve positions).
Potential	An applicant's criminal record, including all arrests, prosecutions, deferred prosecutions, "Alford" pleas, and non-conviction information will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Potential	Applicant maintains an on-going relationship with individuals who have been convicted of felony crimes and/or who are reputed to be involved in recent or current felonious activity.
Potential	· Commission of a felony crime (non-conviction · Applicant has criminal proceedings pending or is under investigation for a crime. · Applicant has been involved in significant misdemeanor activity. · Applicant’s history shows a pattern of thefts. · Commission of any crime of violence, including domestic violence. Commission of any sexual offense within the past five years.

Employment

Automatic	Must have an honorable discharge, a medical discharge with an honorable record or be in receipt of United States department of defense discharge documents DD-214, NGB – 22 or their equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes your service as honorable.
Potential	An applicant's employment history, including a pattern of unexcused absences, discipline, any terminations, or leaving an employer in lieu of termination, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.

Financial

Automatic	Willful failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential	An applicant's financial history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collection will be thoroughly assessed and maybe grounds for disqualification.

Add Bellevue Police Department - Exceptional Entry Police Officer

Salary Information

Breakdown of pay for 2024

Hourly: $46.08 - $59.02

Monthly: $7,987.54 - $10,229.66

Annually: $95,850.44 - $122,755.89

Benefit Information

$10,000 Exceptional Entry Hiring Bonus! Exceptional entry candidates may be eligible for a $10,000.00 hiring bonus upon completion of training.

10 hour 40 minute patrol shift schedule which grants officers two weekends (Saturday/Sunday) a month off and every third weekend is five days long!

Generous health benefits including full medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse/domestic partner and children.
Tax-deferred and 90% City matched 401(k) defined contribution plan with vesting of city contributions at 10% per year of active contribution participation (Municipal Employee Benefit Trust – MEBT)*
457 deferred compensation plan – will accept rollovers from your existing 401(k) or (a); 403(b); 457(b) or Traditional IRA
Washington State LEOFF 2 retirement plan
10 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
Workout while on duty (three hours per week)
Comprehensive Quartermaster program that supplies 100% of issued equipment, uniforms, and weapons
Generous professional development and training opportunities (Over 140 hours / year)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program for bachelor degree
8 additional hours of vacation accrued per year for each year of service beyond 21
City provided $50,000 life insurance (no cost to employee)
Plentiful off-duty employment opportunities
Free annual pass (ORCA card) for regional bus/light rail transit
The City of Bellevue does not participate in Social Security, which means employees do not contribute to or earn Social Security credit while employed with the City

Bellevue Police Department - Exceptional Entry Police Officer Requirements

Category	Requirement	Required at time of...
		Test	Hire
Written Examination	No, not required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT)	No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement	Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
Minimum Age	21
Citizenship	U.S. Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS
High School Grad/ GED	Yes
Driver's License Required	Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult	None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile	None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language	Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Vision Requirements	Applicant must have vision correctable to 20/30. Applicants wearing eyeglasses or hard contacts must have uncorrected vision no worse than 20/200 in each eye. Applicants wearing soft contacts must be able to: · Provide verifiable documentation that soft contacts have been worn regularly for at least 6 months prior to application · Meets minimum vision acuity standards with soft contact lenses, and · There are no indications of corneal damage, or conditions of the eye which might require discontinuation of soft contact use.
Prior Experience Requirement	An Exceptional Entry officer is defined as: a Police Officer who possesses a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, but who has less than two consecutive (2) years of police experience, with no more than six months break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department.
Body Decorations	The following are prohibited from being displayed and must be covered: intentional scarring, body art, or tattoo(s) on the head, face, neck, scalp, hands (wedding band tattoo on one finger excluded) or knuckles. Cosmetic tattoos, such as eyeliner, eyebrows and lips are allowed if they are natural in appearance. Other tattoos are generally accepted, however if exposed, will be inspected after hire to determine if they are within policy. The following are prohibited: Split or forked tongues, foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern, enlarged or stretched out holes in the ears, dental ornamentation, and visible piercings other than those in the ear(s) that present a professional image.

Bellevue Police Department - Exceptional Entry Police Officer Disqualifiers

Category

Disqualifier

Driving

Automatic	Any DUI conviction within the past 5 years. Any other criminal traffic violation within the past 2 years. Examples include: Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, or Hit & Run Driving.
Automatic	Suspension or revocation of your driver's license (for any traffic violation) within 1 year of the date of employment application.
Potential	Applicant’s driving record shows a continuing and/or recent pattern of poor decision making.

Drug Usage

Automatic

Illegal opiate use:

· Any use of heroin,

· Any possession or use of GHB or any other “date rape” drug, including giving it to others,

· Any use of any illegal drug within three years of application* (Excludes marijuana)

· Misuse of Prescription drugs will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

· Any use of illegal drugs since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency.

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, and reading test date.

Automatic

Forged/Abused Prescriptions:

· Any prescription forgery, prosecuted, undetected or otherwise, within five years of application*

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, reading and video test date.

Automatic

Illegal Opiate Distribution/Manufacturing/Sales:

Any distribution of illegal drugs or illegal distribution of marijuana since applying* to, or while employed by, any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies).

* For the purpose of this process, the date of application is considered the date of the initial testing with Public Safety Testing, i.e. the written, reading and video test date.

Criminal Activity

Automatic	Any adult felony conviction.
Potential	Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed. Candidates with juvenile felony convictions occurring within the last five years will be disqualified.
Automatic	Any felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity (including employee, volunteer, intern, and reserve positions).
Potential	An applicant's criminal record, including all arrests, prosecutions, deferred prosecutions, "Alford" pleas, and non-conviction information will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Potential	Applicant maintains an on-going relationship with individuals who have been convicted of felony crimes and/or who are reputed to be involved in recent or current felonious activity.
Potential	· Commission of a felony crime (non-conviction · Applicant has criminal proceedings pending or is under investigation for a crime. · Applicant has been involved in significant misdemeanor activity. · Applicant’s history shows a pattern of thefts. · Commission of any crime of violence, including domestic violence. Commission of any sexual offense within the past five years.

Employment

Automatic	Must have an honorable discharge, a medical discharge with an honorable record or be in receipt of United States department of defense discharge documents DD-214, NGB – 22 or their equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes your service as honorable.
Potential	An applicant's employment history, including a pattern of unexcused absences, discipline, any terminations, or leaving an employer in lieu of termination, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.

Financial

Automatic	Willful failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential	An applicant's financial history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collection will be thoroughly assessed and maybe grounds for disqualification.

Contact Information

Bellevue Police Department

Website

COVID-19 UPDATES

5/6/2020 Update:

TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020

All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.

We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.

4/1/2020 Update:

If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.

FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION

We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.

To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).

You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:

Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test

LEO & CO PAT Retest

LEO & CO PAT Practice Test

Dispatcher Written Test

Firefighter Written Test

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PST staff are working remotely and are available by email at contact@publicsafetytesting.com. We anticipate a high email volume and will respond as quickly as possible.