Law Enforcement Officer Position

Lake Stevens Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Lake Stevens Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on February 24, 2023
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 7

Important Information

Visit the City's website for more information.

Lateral Police Officers don't need to test with PST, they can apply directly to the Lake Stevens Police Department at Police Officer - Lateral | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com). Lateral hiring bonus up to $25,000 and moving expenses up to $5,000.

Entry Level-Advanced Police Officers don't need to test with PST, they can apply directly to the Lake Stevens Police Department at Police Officer - Entry Level - Advanced | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com). (Entry Level-Advanced candidates are attending the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA), or have completed BLEA but haven't completed a field training program with a city, county, or state law enforcement agency).

Community Information

Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community located 35 miles northeast of Seattle and 6 miles northeast of Everett, between the cities of Marysville and Snohomish. We are the second fastest growing city in Snohomish County with a population over 38,000, making us the 5th largest city in the county.

Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boast some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and, coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family.

Department Information

Mission Statement: "We serve the Lake Stevens community by enhancing public safety and quality of life through professional police services, organizational excellence, and community interaction."


The Lake Stevens Police Department is a progressive organization which is committed to working with the community to improve both safety and quality of life. We are an accredited agency of 37 commissioned Officers, one limited-Commissioned Officer and nine non-Commissioned personnel. We are guided by our strategic plan which focuses on Professional Police Services, Organizational Excellence, and Community Interaction.

Our patrol division is made up of 4 sergeants, 4 corporals, and 16 Patrol Officers who provide both call response and as our link to the community. Our Support Services Division includes Investigations Unit comprises of a Detective Sergeant, Detective Corporal and three detectives. Our Support Services Unit includes a Support Services Sergeant, a Traffic Officer, K-9 (Narcotics) and 2 School Resource Officers. Other opportunities include our Marine Law Enforcement Unit that patrols Lake Stevens during the summer months, as well as participation in a regional SWAT team.

The department believes in making real investments in its employees. With a competitive salary and benefits package, we're committed to making the Lake Stevens Police Department a positive place to work. We're committed to a solid equipment program, a tremendous training program, and professional development program. We pride ourselves as a family-oriented department that cares about our team, proven by our extremely low turnover rate.

It is our goal to partner with the citizens of Lake Stevens to create a team approach to the challenges we face. When we work together, we make Lake Stevens the best place to live in Snohomish County and Western Washington. Please explore our agency further by visiting our website and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

Area Information

County: Snohomish
Population: 38,000
# of Staff: 46

Hiring Status

Lake Stevens Police Department - Police Officer has 7 vacancies.

We're recruiting to fill 7 vacancies!  

Candidates who pass their PST and have a written test score of 70.00% or higher will be invited to apply and be placed on an Eligibility List ranked by written score.  

The Chief may select any of the top five candidates (plus the number of vacancies) to begin the background check process.

Salary Information

Lateral hiring bonus up to $25,000 and $5,000 moving expenses.

Salary and vacation accrual based on years of experience.

Lateral Police Officers don't need to test with PST, they can apply directly to the Lake Stevens Police Department atPolice Officer - Lateral | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com).

Wages:

  • $6,590.34 - $8,128.59 per month (Police Officer)
  • $8,941.46 - $9,717.63 per month (Sergeant)

Education pay:

  • 3.00% Associate degree 
  • 5.00% Bachelor degree 
  • 6.00% Master's degree 

Longevity:

  • 2.00% 5 Years of service
  • 4.00% 10 Years of service
  • 5.00% 15 Years of service
  • 7.00% 20 years of service
  • 9.00% 30 years of service

Specialty Pay:

  • 3.50% SWAT
  • 3.50% Defensive Tactics Training Lead
  • 3.50% Firearms Training Lead
  • 3.50% Detective
  • 3.50% Traffic
  • 3.50% Field Training Officer
  • 3.50% School Resource Officer 
  • 3.50% K9 Handler 
  • 4.00% Corporal
  • 5.00% Out of Class pay

Other Pay/Compensation:

  • Callback pay
  • Court appearances
  • K9 care and maintenance
  • Holiday hours cash-out
  • Paid meal break

Lateral bonus of up to $25,000; depending on experience

  • $15,000 for 1-2 years of experience
  • $20,000 for 2-5 years of experience
  • $25,000 for 5 or more years of experience


Benefit Information

Paid Time Off:

  • 96 - 200 hours of paid vacation per year
  • 96 - 144 hours of paid leave per year in lieu of holidays (based on scheduled work hours (e.g., "a day for a day") and assignment (non-patrol/patrol))
  • 96 hours of paid sick leave per year
  • Front-load sick leave bank of 80 hours
  • Unused sick leave cash-out
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Option of compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay

Health Insurance:

  • The City pays 100% of medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for employees
  • The City pays 90% of medical and dental insurance and 100% of vision insurance premiums for dependents
  • HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • HRA/VEBA employer contribution available
  • City-paid life insurance and long-term disability

Retirement Plans:

  • Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)Plans available
  • Washington State LEOFF II retirement system

Uniforms and Clothing:

  • Initial uniforms and equipment are provided by the City
  • Annual uniform/clothing allowance of $900.00 
  • City pays for uniform/clothing cleaning

Scheduling:

  • Popular 12-hour rotating patrol schedule with a 3-days on and 3-days off

Lake Stevens 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 At least 20 1/2 years old at time of application.
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident 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 Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Vision not correctable to at least 20/30 in the weakest eye, no worse than 20/100 uncorrected.
College Requirement Not required, but prefer a minimum of 45 quarter or 30 semester college credits towards a college degree relevant to law enforcement.
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Body Decorations

Body Piercing or Alteration:

Body piercing or alteration to any area of the body visible in any authorized uniform or attire that is a deviation from normal anatomical features and which is not medically required is prohibited except with prior authorization of the Chief of Police. Such body alteration includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Tongue splitting or piercing.

  2. The complete or transdermal implantation of any material other than hair replacement.

  3. Abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, nose or teeth.

  4. Branding or scarification.

Tattoos:

While on-duty or representing the Department in any official capacity, no member shall have any offensive tattoo or body art be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos would include, but not be limited to, those that exhibit gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation; and those that depict or promote drug use, sexually explicit acts, or other obscene material.

Visible tattoos on the head, face, neck, scalp, hands (wedding band on one finger excluded) or knuckles are prohibited. Additionally, cosmetic tattoos, such as eye liner, eyebrows and lips are an exception to this policy if they are natural in appearance.

Tattoos must be concealed when appearing in court or wearing a Class A uniform, unless requested to do otherwise by the prosecutor.

Officers in undercover assignments may display body decorations: tattoos, brands or body art, when deemed necessary as part of an investigation with approval of their supervisor.

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year

Lake Stevens 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 Inability to obtain a Washington driver license.
Automatic One (1) or more traffic convictions in last five (5) years (DUI/DWI, suspended, reckless, etc.).
Potential One (1) or more traffic convictions in last (ten) 10 years (DUI/DWI, suspended, reckless, etc.).
Drug Usage
Automatic

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 versions of Schedule I and II drugs.

Schedule I (RCW 69.50.204) – Examples could include: Heroin, Morphine, Ecstasy, LSD, Peyote, GHB, Methaqualone, mushrooms (Psilocybin). 

Schedule II (RCW 69.50.206) – Examples could include: Opium, Cocaine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Depressants, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. 

Schedule III (RCW 69.50.208) – Examples could include: Stimulants, Depressants, Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. 

Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.210) – Examples could include: Barbital, Diazepam, Fludiazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, etc. 

Schedule 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 other history or pattern of drug use outside these standards will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic

Any misdemeanor while employed in a criminal justice capacity.

Automatic

History of assaultive behavior within the past 5 years.

Potential

Conviction of any crime under an enhancement statute to include (i.e., domestic violence, hate crime, firearm, etc.)

Potential

Conviction of any crime under an enhancement statute to include (i.e., domestic violence, hate crime, firearm, etc.)

Potential

Conviction of any crime under an enhancement statute to include (i.e., domestic violence, hate crime, firearm, etc.)

Employment
Automatic Dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic

Falsified application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during the hiring process.

Automatic

Any deception during any stage of the application and/or hiring process (includes falsifying information on application, untruthfulness during interviews)

Automatic

Revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certification status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certification status.

Potential

Work history that reflects incompetence, dishonesty, instability, dereliction of duty, or inability to get along with supervisors, co-workers, etc.

Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed
Other
Potential

Any pattern of activity or behavior which could bring discredit upon the applicant or the department (i.e., social media, personal conduct, etc.)

Contact Information

Lake Stevens Police Department - Police Officer

1825 S. Lake Stevens Road
Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Snohomish County
425-622-9401

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


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