Bellevue Police Department - Entry Police Officer
Last updated on September 23, 2024
PST Partner Agency since November 16, 2022
Vacancies: 28
Important Information
Interested in a career in law enforcement? Want to learn more about the Bellevue Police Department and our hiring process?
The Bellevue Police Department Hiring & Recruiting Team is hosting an informational session every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, at Bellevue City Hall, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. If you are interested, please RSVP by 2:00pm on the prior Friday. Please RSVP to: Det. Robert Welty at Rwelty@bellevuewa.gov.
The Bellevue Police Department is continuously accepting scores from PST. The Department invites candidates that pass the PST written test to submit a background packet AFTER passing the PAT and having a thoroughly completed Personal History Statement.
Candidates wishing to claim veterans' preference must upload a copy of their DD-214 or other official military separation documentation that CLEARLY indicates an honorable discharge from military service.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Bellevue Police Department Office hiring unit at 425.452.4273.
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Bellevue Police Department - Entry Police Officer Requirements
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Test | Hire | ||
Written Examination |
Yes, required |
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LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
Yes, required as described below Your physical ability test must be completed 60 days (~2 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 & Write the English Language | Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently | ||
Veterans Preference Points | Yes | ||
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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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required as described below
PST Personal History Statement: Thoroughly Completed before invitation to hiring process.
Other Bellevue Police Department positions
Lateral Police Officer
Police Support Officer
Exceptional Entry Police Officer
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
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