Law Enforcement Officer Position

Ferndale Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Ferndale Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on January 06, 2023
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 3

Important Information

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Lateral Applicants do not need to complete a written test and should contact Ferndale PD for an application.  Contact@ferndalepd.org

Community Information

Located in Whatcom County, the City of Ferndale is rapidly expanding in both population and geographic area. Located four miles north of Bellingham, the City covers approximately five square miles. Interstate 5 passes through the middle of the City and provides easy access via three exits. The Canadian border is 15 minutes North of the City, and Seattle is an hour and a half south. Ferndale is centrally located, allowing the 15,000 residents to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking at Mt. Baker, or beach activities at Birch Bay and the Puget Sound. Industry, such as the BP refinery and Intalco Aluminum processing plant provide much of the local employment.

Department Information

The Ferndale Police Department consists of 22 commissioned officers and 5 support personnel. Ferndale is a vibrant community of over 15,000 people located on the Interstate 5 corridor, approximately 6 miles north of Bellingham and 13 miles south of the Canadian border.

·4 Ten-Hour Shifts per week (Mon-Thu or Thu-Sun) with Night Shift Premium Pay

·Thursday Crossover Training Days

·Premium Pay for Specialized Positions

-Detectives, SWAT, Firearms, Active Shooter, EVOC, Tac Med, Less Lethal, FTO

·Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave

·Medical/Dental/Vision

·Education Incentive

·Longevity Pay

-Initial Gear Provided upon Hire 

·Clothing Allowance

-Monthly Ammunition Allowance (100 rounds 9mm / 100 rounds .223)

·LEOFF 2 Retirement/Washington Deferred Compensation Program

·Take-Home Vehicle

-On-Duty Workout Time Authorized

Area Information

County: Whatcom
Population: 15,000
# of Staff: 23 Commissioned / 5 Civilian

Hiring Status

Ferndale Police Department - Police Officer has 3 vacancies.

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interview conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

Number of current vacancies: 3

*Lateral Applicants are not required to take a written test.  Please contact the Ferndale Police Department directly for a Lateral Level Application.

Salary Information

Effective January 1, 2023

1st Year:  $6,770

2nd Year:  $6,972

3rd Year:  $7,252

4th Year:  $7,544

5th Year:  $8,019

6th Year:  $8,139

7th Year:  $8,261

8th Year:  $8,426


Longevity after 6 Years.
Deferred Comp. match
Education Incentive

SWAT & Instructor Premiums 


Benefit Information

-Medical Coverage: 5% co-pay monthly premium; 

-Dental Coverage: 100 % Employer Provided;

-Vision Coverage: 100% Employer Provided.

-Take Home Vehicle Policy

·4 Ten-Hour Shifts per week (Mon-Thu or Thu-Sun) with Night Shift Premium Pay

·Thursday Crossover Training Days

·Premium Pay for Specialized Positions

-Detectives, SWAT, Firearms, Active Shooter, EVOC, Tac Med, Less Lethal, FTO

·Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave

·Education Incentive

·Longevity Pay

-Initial Gear Provided upon Hire

·Clothing Allowance

-Monthly Ammunition Allowance (100 rounds 9mm / 100 rounds .223)

·LEOFF 2 Retirement/Washington Deferred Compensation Program

-On-Duty Workout Time Authorized

Ferndale 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 90 days (~3 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 Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Disqualifying 
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements 20/100 uncorrected, 20/20 corrected. Refractory surgery reviewed on case by case basis.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year

Ferndale Police Department - 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 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
Automatic 5 or more moving violations in past 5 years.
Automatic 3 or more at-fault accidents in past 5 years.
Drug Usage
Potential Illegal or improper drug use will be scrutinized on a case by case basis.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Automatic Conviction of any domestic violence statute.
Employment
Automatic Previous or current denial of CJTC/POST certified Peace Officer Status.

Contact Information

Ferndale Police Department - Police Officer

2220 Main Street
PO Box 1257
Ferndale, WA 98248 Whatcom County
360-384-3390

Website


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


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