Law Enforcement Officer Position

Everett Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

 

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Everett Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

Last updated on April 15, 2024
PST Partner Agency since December 12, 2019

Vacancies: 29

Important Information

LATERAL HIRING BONUS UP to $30,000!

Neither a PST written test or physical agility test is required for Lateral Police Officer.

APPLY VIA CITY WEBSITE ONLY

Community Information

Everett is a progressive city of over 112,00, residents with: 

  • A beautiful salt water port and 2300 slips in the largest public marina on the west coast.
  • Fantastic opportunities to enjoy the water including salmon fishing, crabbing, kiteboarding, kayaking, swimming and gray whale watching.
  • Panoramic views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains.
  • 1600 acres of spectacular regional and waterfront parks, trails, and treasured environmental areas.
  • Two 18 hole public golf courses.
  • Opportunities to enjoy sports at Aquasox Baseball games, Everett Silvertips Ice Hockey games or ice skating at the Everett Community Ice Rink.
  • Arts and culture of all kinds including two symphony orchestras, 250 resident visual artists, five performance venues within two miles and public artwork throughout the City.
  • Lively restaurants and entertainment venues including Angel of the Winds Arena.
  • Affordable coastal living just 25 minutes north of Seattle

Department Information

The Everett Police Department is continuously looking for qualified experienced officers with competitive wages and benefits.

  • In-state laterals qualify for a $25,000 incentive
  • Out-of-state laterals qualify for a $20,000 incentive
  • Laterals with 5 or more years of law enforcement experience eligible for an additional $5,000 incentive, in addition to those listed above
  • BLEA certified officers ( less than 2 years law enforcement experience) qualify for $15,000 incentive
  • Pre-load 80 hours of sick leave upon hire
  • Pre-load 80 hours vacation leave upon hire
  • Laterals accrue vacation leave hours based upon their total years of law enforcement experience (not just experience at EPD)
  • Relocation (moving) assistance of up to $7,500 for laterals and BLEA certified officers who move from outside Snohomish County to inside Snohomish County within 12 months of hire

The Everett Police Department is a premier law enforcement agency in Washington State. We are community-oriented and work in partnership with the community to enhance quality of life and reduce crime through our core values of integrity, professionalism and honor. The department is heavily involved with our residents and provide outstanding services to the City.

Apply only at https://everettwa.gov/careers (Police Officer - Lateral)

For more information about the position go to https://everettwa.gov/1731/Experienced-Officers

Contact our Recruitment Office at EverettPDrecruiter@everettwa.gov


Area Information

County: Snohomish
Population: 112,249
# of Staff: 206 Commissioned, 242 total

Hiring Status

Everett Police Department - Lateral Police Officer has 29 vacancies.

Hiring is ongoing throughout the year. Follow all application requirements on City of Everett's website.

Salary Information

2024 Rates

$10,278 /month

Benefit Information

The City of Everett provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of the following:

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan for Officers and Dependents

Medical: The City provides the following two plans:

Kaiser CORE HMO 

HMA PPO

HMA CDHP

City funded VEBA

VERA Clinic - free primary care for enrolled employees and their dependents

For more information regarding benefits, contact, Benefits Coordinator at 425.257.8767.

Click here for full benefit information

Everett 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)
Minimum Age 21
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to maintain it for the duration of employment.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
College Requirement

No

Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification

Either successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) prior to application date, or the ability to successfully complete the Washington State Justice Training Commission Equivalency Examination within one (1) year after employment. Out-of-state applicants must possess the necessary training and experience to become certified in accordance with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission standards.

Prior Experience Requirement

A minimum of twenty-four (24) months of full-time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction with extensive patrol experience, without a break in service of more than thirty-six (36) months by the application date AND either the successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) prior to application date, or the ability to successfully complete the Washington State Justice Training Commission Equivalency Examination within one (1) year after employment. Out-of-state applicants must possess the necessary training and experience to become certified in accordance with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission standards.

Other Not on the current eligible register for Experienced Police Officer, per Everett’s Civil Service Rule 2.12.

Everett 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
Driving
Automatic Two or more traffic crime convictions.  (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, Diversion or similar action is the same as a conviction, etc.).
Potential Your traffic history shows a continuing and/or recent pattern of poor decision making.
Automatic You have been convicted of any felony charges - traffic or criminal.
Drug Usage
Automatic

The use of marijuana will be evaluated while considering an applicant’s suitability. The frequency and recency of use will be weighed and may contribute to the disqualification of an applicant. Applicants must cease the use of marijuana and pass a drug test prior to receiving a final offer of employment.

Automatic No use of non-prescribed Adderall within the last year.
Automatic Any injection of any non-prescribed drugs regardless of timeframe (except Anabolic steroids, see Schedule III drug standards).
Automatic

Any possession or recreational use of any non-prescribed Schedule I - V drug (except for Marijuana or Adderall) within the past three (3) Years. This standard applies to synthetic vrersions of Schedule I and II drugs. 

  1. Schedule I (RCW 69.50.204) - Examples could include: Heroin, Morphine, Ecstasy, LSD, Peyote, GHB, Methaqualone, mushrooms (Psilocybin). 
  2. Schedule II (RCW 69.50.206) - Examples could include: Opium, Cocaine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Depressants, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. 
  3. Schedule III (RCW 69.50.208) Examples could include: Stimulants, Depressants, Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. 
  4. Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.210) - Examples could include: Barbital, Diazepam, Fludiazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, etc. 
  5. Shcedule V (RCW 69.50.212)

Automatic Any illegal use of drugs after submitting an application with any law enforcement agency.
Automatic Any illegal use of drugs while employed by a law enforcement agency.
Automatic Any pattern of prescription drug abuse within the past five (5) years.
Automatic Any intentional inhalation (huffing) of any aerosol or substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc.) in the past three (3) years.
Potential Any participation in the manufacture, selling, offering to sell, distribution or transportation of sale of any illegal drugs/narcotics, regardless of the timeframe.
Automatic Marijuana use within the past three (3) years will be evaluated for disqualification.
Potential

The use of CBD oil, or similar products that contain THC, marijuana derivatives, byproducts or concentrates, within 12 months of application will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must cease the use of such products and pass a drug screen prior to receiving a final offer of employment.

Criminal Activity
Automatic You have been convicted of any crime involving false swearing.
Automatic You do not successfully pass a Department polygraph.
Automatic You have been convicted of a domestic violence related crime.
Automatic You are barred from legally possessing a firearm.
Automatic You have engaged in any illegal sexual activity equivalent to a felony level crime. (e.g., rape, child molestation, indecent liberties, child pornography).
Potential You have recently or are currently misrepresenting yourself or ignoring any laws (e.g. not paying taxes, using a false address for school tuition purposes, etc.).
Potential Illegal activity equivalent to a misdemeanor level crime will be evaluated for disqualification. 
Employment
Automatic You have been dishonorably discharged from the armed services. 
Potential Your work history shows a pattern of unexcused absences, discipline, or discharge.
Financial
Potential Your financial affairs or personal life shows a history of poor judgment and refusal to confront problems (e.g., nonpayment of child support, ignoring overdue bills, etc.).
Other
Automatic People who know you have doubts about your honesty, integrity, or character.
Automatic

You are unable to pass the Everett Police Dept. Physical Fitness Test.

Automatic

Affiliations with extremist groups, or organizations that would discredit the law enforcement profession and / or City of Everett.

Contact Information

Everett Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

2930 Wetmore Avenue
Suite 5A
Everett, WA 98201 Snohomish County
4252578767

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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