Law Enforcement Officer Position

Port Orchard Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Port Orchard Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on January 02, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 3

Community Information

The City of Port Orchard is a waterfront community that receives a great deal of summer time tourism. Settled on the west shore of Puget Sound across from Seattle. Port Orchard is close to all services including professional sports, shopping centers, parks, performing arts, nationally recognized championship golf courses, snow skiing, and coastal beaches. Port Orchard is the county seat of Kitsap County.

Department Information

A full service municipal police agency serving the City of Port Orchard. The city is home to approximately 17,480 residents, but with the city as county seat the department further serves an area population of approximately 60,000 in South Kitsap County. The department has a Marine Patrol Unit, Motorcycle Unit, and a dedicated School Resource Officer. The agency also supports two detectives and participates in numerous regional task forces. Email inquiries for information about the Port Orchard Police Department can be made to police@portorchardwa.gov

Area Information

County: Kitsap
Population: 17,480
# of Staff: 23 commissioned – 7 civilian

Hiring Status

Port Orchard 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 interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service “rule of five” with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

Salary Information

Date of Hire: $36.04/hr

Commission Date: $39.98/hr

After 36 months: $49.48/hr

Salary Range is therefore $36.04 - $49.48

This position is eligible for education pay. The pay range for an employee holding an Associate's is $36.76 - $50.47 and for an employee holding a Bachelor's is $37.48 - $51.46. This position is also eligible for longevity pay, with an increase of 0.25% each year the employee is employed with the City, starting on year 3. An employee completing a 47 year career with the City would expect to make $555.05 in the last year of employment based on 2024 numbers, for a salary range of $36.04 - $55.05.  Taking these numbers into account, the salary for this position could ultimately range between $36.04 - $57.25 based on the 2024 pay scale, with the upper pay appropriate for an employee holding a Bachelor's with 47 years of longevity pay.

Benefit Information

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance;  HRA VEBA; 80 hours vacation earned in first year; 8 hrs sick leave earned monthly; 96 hours of holiday leave; LEOFF retirement; and optional deferred compensation.

Port Orchard 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 180 days (~6 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 None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Close vision, color vision, and side vision are required. The individual in this position must be able to drive a passenger vehicle.
College Requirement An applicant must provide proof to the Commission of education (high school diploma/GED certificate, college diploma or transcript).
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Port Orchard 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).
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Illegal drug use in any form, will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic Illegal use of controlled substance through injection into the body at any time.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction - Mandatory Academy rejection (WAC 139-05-220).
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Been convicted of stalking.
Automatic Been convicted of a Felony (or pled nolo contendere to a felony charge), or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Washington State, or has been incarcerated after conviction for any crime.
Automatic Conviction of a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Mandatory Academy rejection (WAC 139-05-220).
Employment
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current CJTC/POST certified status.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Port Orchard Police Department - Police Officer

216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366 Kitsap County
360-876-4407

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