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 5^th 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.

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.

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.

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

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