Bellevue Police Department
Bellevue Police Department
Last updated on December 15, 2022
Available Positions
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... | |
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| 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.** |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
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| Driving |
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| Drug Usage |
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| Criminal Activity |
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| Employment |
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| Financial |
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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!
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 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
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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 |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
No, not required (may be required later) |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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
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 | ||||||||||||
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| Driving |
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| Drug Usage |
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| Criminal Activity |
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| Employment |
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| Financial |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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 |
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| Drug Usage |
|
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| Criminal Activity |
|
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| Employment |
|
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| Financial |
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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!
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 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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Bellevue Police Department - Exceptional 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 |
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| Drug Usage |
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| Criminal Activity |
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| Employment |
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| Financial |
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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
Please check back here frequently and ‘Like’ our Facebook page to stay updated.
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.
