City of Issaquah
City of Issaquah
Last updated on October 19, 2020
Available Positions
Salary Information
Salary Schedule:
$95,291 - $125,397* Annually
*Starting salary is negotiable for most entry officers.
*Longevity and Specialty incentives are not shown in this table, as entries will not qualify immediately for these add-ons.
Salary Add-Ons:
Education Incentive Pay
AA/AS 2%
BA/BS 4%
Physical Fitness Incentive Pay
Employee shall be eligible to receive a Physical Fitness Incentive Pay equal to one percent (1%) of their monthly salary (after successful completion of a physical fitness test).
Longevity Incentive Pay
5th year: 3%
10th year: 4.5%
15th year: 5.5%
20th year: 6.5%
25th year: 8%
Specialty Incentive Pay
Detective:5% of monthly rate of pay
Corporal Pay:6.5% of monthly rate of pay
Range Master:2% of monthly rate of pay
Crime Prevention Officer:2% of monthly rate of pay
Traffic Officer:3% of monthly rate of pay
Special Operations Team:1% of monthly rate of pay
Field Training Officer:4% of base hourly rate of pay for hours when training
School ResourceOfficer:2% of monthly rate of pay
Bilingual Incentive Pay: 3% of monthly rate of pay
Benefit Information
Medical- choice of 3 plans (Regence or Kaiser) for employees and eligible family members including low employee premium share. Zero premium share for Employee only coverage or Employees who choose the HDHP with HSA. In addition, the City funds up to $6,650 annually into an HSA.
Dental/Orthodontia - choice of 2 plans (Delta and Willamette) for employees and eligible family members with $0 employee premium share.
Vision - Vision Service Plan $0 Copay, 2nd pair plan with $0 employee premium share
Optional Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
457 Deferred Compensation with up to $100/month Employer match with Employee Contribution
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Bereavement Leave
LEOFF Retirement benefits through WA State DRS
Banked Holiday Leave
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
The City is a member of the Social Security System.
Issaquah Police Department - Police Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| 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. |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| Citizenship | 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 | Disqualifying. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | 20/100 corrected to 20/20 | ||
| College Requirement | 2 years of college preferred, not required | ||
| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider the highest score received within the past one year | ||
Issaquah 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.
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Salary Information
Salary: $32.95 - $43.36 per hour. The work schedule for Police Communications Specialists shall consist of four (4) consecutive workdays on duty, followed by four (4) consecutive days off (this represents an average of 182 12-hour shifts in a year for a total of 2184 hours). As a result, Communication Specialists receive 16 hours per month paid at the overtime rate (1.5x), as part of the regular work schedule.
Benefit Information
No cost and low-cost options for medical and dental plans
Vision insurance
Deferred compensation investment plan with $100 a month match by City
Employee assistance program,
Orthodontia pool
Eight hours sick leave per month
Eleven days vacation per year (increases with longevity)
Tuition assistance program
Membership in Public Employees' Retirement System
Social Security
Salary increases based on merit
Education merit pay
$50,000 employer paid life insurance
Issaquah Police Department - Communications Specialist/Dispatcher Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
Yes, required |
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| Typing Test |
Yes, required The typing test is a critical component of your written test score and you are required to complete the online typing test within 90 days (before or after) your written exam. You will be allowed four (4) attempts at the typing test every seven (7) days and are responsible for selecting the score that you want PST to forward to the agencies you have applied with. 35 WPM; 90% Accuracy |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / DACA-Recipient | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We only consider the most recent score | ||
| Dispatch Typing Test | 35 WPM; 90% Accuracy | ||
Issaquah Police Department - Communications Specialist/Dispatcher 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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Salary Information
Annual Salary: $73,237 through $96,375 with 12 hour shifts.
$$$ The City is now offering a $10,000 signing bonus for lateral corrections officers!!! Paid in three (3) installments: $3,000 on the first paycheck following hire, $3,000 following successful completion of the field training program and $4,000 following successful completion of the new hire's probationary period. This equates to $10,000 in your first year on top of our competitive wages!
Benefit Information
Paid vacation begins with 12 vacation days, and up to 28 vacation days per year with longevity
15 paid holidays
$50,000 paid life insurance policy
Competitive medical plan options maintained by the current bargaining agreement
No cost and low-cost options for employee and family medical and dental coverage
100% paid AWC vision plan for employees and family
Overtime at time and a half paid for work in excess of scheduled hours
Deferred compensation investment plan with $200 a month match by City
Employee assistance program
Eight hours sick leave per month
Tuition assistance program
Membership in Public Employees Retirement System, PERS or PSERS
Issaquah Police Department - Corrections Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| 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. |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | ||
| 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 | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider the highest score received within the past one year | ||
Issaquah Police Department - Corrections 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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Salary Information
$$$ The City is now offering a $16,000 signing bonus for lateral police officers!!! Paid in three (3) installments: $5,000 on the first paycheck following hire, $5,000 following successful completion of the field training program and $6,000 following successful completion of the new hire's probationary period. This equates to $16,000 in your first year on top of our competitive wages outlined below.
$95,291 - $125,397 Annually*
*Starting salary is negotiable for most lateral officers.
*Longevity and Specialty incentives are not shown in this table, as laterals will not qualify immediately for these add-ons.
Salary Add-Ons:
Education Incentive Pay
AA/AS 2%
BA/BS 4%
Physical Fitness Incentive Pay
Employee shall be eligible to receive a Physical Fitness Incentive Pay equal to one percent (1%) of their monthly salary (after successful completion of a physical fitness test).
Longevity Incentive Pay
5th year: 3%
10th year: 4.5%
15th year: 5.5%
20th year: 6.5%
25th year: 8%
Specialty Incentive Pay
Detective:5% of monthly rate of pay
Corporal Pay:6.5% of monthly rate of pay
Range Master:2% of monthly rate of pay
Crime Prevention Officer:2% of monthly rate of pay
Traffic Officer:3% of monthly rate of pay
Special Operations Team:1% of monthly rate of pay
Field Training Officer:4% of base hourly rate of pay for hours when training
School ResourceOfficer:2% of monthly rate of pay
Bilingual Incentive Pay: 3% of monthly rate of pay
For additional information, see the Issaquah Police Officers Association Contract.
Benefit Information
Medical- choice of 3 plans (Regence or Kaiser) for employees and eligible family members including low employee premium share. Zero premium share for Employee only coverage or Employees who choose the HDHP with HSA. In addition, the City funds up to $6,650 annually into an HSA.
Dental/Orthodontia - choice of 2 plans (Delta and Willamette) for employees and eligible family members with $0 employee premium share.
Vision - Vision Service Plan $0 Copay, 2nd pair plan with $0 employee premium share
Optional Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
457 Deferred Compensation with up to $100/month Employer match with Employee Contribution
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Bereavement Leave
LEOFF Retirement benefits through WA State DRS
Banked Holiday Leave
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
The City is a member of the Social Security System.
Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Police Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| 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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| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| Citizenship | 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 | Disqualifying. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | 20/100 corrected to 20/20 | ||
| College Requirement | 2 years of college preferred, not required | ||
| Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification | N/A (LATERAL APPLICANTS) | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | N/A (LATERAL - 1 year) | ||
Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced 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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Salary Information
Hourly minimum Salary: $29.16 per hour -Hourly maximum Salary: $37.07 per hour.The work schedule for Police Communications Specialists shall consist of four (4) consecutive workdays on duty, followed by four (4) consecutive days off (this represents an average of 182 12-hour shifts in a year for a total of 2184 hours). As a result, Communication Specialists receive 16 hours per month paid at the overtime rate (1.5x), as part of the regular work schedule.
Benefit Information
No cost and low-cost options for medical and dental plans
Vision insurance
Deferred compensation investment plan with $100 a month match by City
Employee assistance program,
Orthodontia pool
Eight hours sick leave per month
Eleven days vacation per year (increases with longevity)
Tuition assistance program
Membership in Public Employees' Retirement System
Social Security
Salary increases based on merit
Education merit pay
$50,000 life insurance
Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Dispatcher Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
No, not required |
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| Typing Test |
Yes, required |
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| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / DACA-Recipient | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | Yes | ||
| Dispatch Typing Test | 35 WPM; 90% Accuracy | ||
Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Dispatcher 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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Salary Information
Monthly salary: $4,541 - $5,797 with 12 hour shifts.
Benefit Information
Paid vacation begins with 12 vacation days, and up to 28 vacation days per year with longevity
12 paid holidays
$50,000 paid life insurance policy
Competitive medical plan options maintained by the current bargaining agreement
No cost and low-cost options for employee and family medical and dental coverage
100% paid AWC vision plan for employees and family
Overtime at time and a half paid for work in excess of scheduled hours
Deferred compensation investment plan with $150 a month match by City
Employee assistance program
Orthodontia pool
Eight hours sick leave per month
Tuition assistance program
Membership in Public Employees Retirement System, PERS or PSERS
Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Corrections Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
No, not required Vaccination
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
No, not required (may be required later) |
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| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | ||
| 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 | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | Yes | ||
Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Corrections 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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Salary Information
$126,267 - $171,233
Benefit Information
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package. The Non-Rep Benefits handbook can be found online here: AGREEMENT (issaquahwa.gov)
City of Issaquah - Police Commander Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| 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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Salary Information
Annual Salary: $70,556 through $92,846 with 12 hour shifts.
Benefit Information
Paid vacation begins with 12 vacation days, and up to 28 vacation days per year with longevity
13 paid holidays
$50,000 paid life insurance policy
Competitive medical plan options maintained by the current bargaining agreement
No cost and low-cost options for employee and family medical and dental coverage
100% paid AWC vision plan for employees and family
Overtime at time and a half paid for work in excess of scheduled hours
Deferred compensation investment plan with $200 a month match by City
Employee assistance program
Eight hours sick leave per month
Tuition assistance program
Membership in Public Employees Retirement System, PERS or PSERS
Issaquah Police Department - Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| 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. |
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| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | ||
| 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 | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider the highest score received within the past one year | ||
Issaquah Police Department - 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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Salary Information
$73,307 - $96,466 Annually
$$$ The City is now offering a $10,000 signing bonus for lateral corrections officers!!! Paid in three (3) installments: $3,000 on the first paycheck following hire, $3,000 following successful completion of the field training program and $4,000 following successful completion of the new hire's probationary period. This equates to $10,000 in your first year on top of our competitive wages!
Benefit Information
Issaquah-Police-Support-Services-Association-2022-24 (issaquahwa.gov)
City of Issaquah - Corrections Transport Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| 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. |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
City of Issaquah - Corrections Transport 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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Salary Information
$81,139 - $106,773 Annually
Benefit Information
Issaquah-Police-Support-Services-Association-2022-24 (issaquahwa.gov)
City of Issaquah - Corrections Sergeant Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
No, not required An assessment center will be conducted on December 17-19 that will be comprised of written and physical components. |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
No, not required (may be required later) |
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City of Issaquah - Corrections Sergeant 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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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.
