Law Enforcement Officer Position

Poulsbo Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Poulsbo Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on March 01, 2024
PST Partner Agency since December 14, 2016

Vacancy: 1

Community Information

Poulsbo is a thriving community with many amenities that attract tourists and encourage people to move to this area. With its picturesque downtown core of rosemaled storefronts and waterfront, Poulsbo offers much to citizens and guests alike. These include several beautiful parks throughout the city, a boardwalk along Liberty Bay, the Valborg Oyen Public Library, three marinas, interesting gift shops, delicious bakeries, good schools including the Olympic College satellite campus, and panoramic views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains.

Department Information

The department is a full service police agency currently consisting of 16 police officers, a detective unit, member of a regional drug & vice unit, marine patrol program, bike patrol, traffic unit, volunteer program, court services unit, etc.

Area Information

County: Kitsap
Population: 10,210
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Poulsbo Police Department - Police Officer has 1 vacancy.

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 three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.


Number of Current Vacancies: 1

Salary Information

2024 Salary Info - $42.61 - $49.40/hour

Benefit Information

LEOFF Retirement, health insurance, HRA-VEBA account, educational education pay, leave and holiday bank.

Poulsbo 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
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Poulsbo 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 the last 5 years (DWI, Reckless, etc.)
Automatic Suspension of driver's license for any cause other than an administrative suspension, within the past 3 years.
Automatic 3 or more moving violations in the past 3 years.
Automatic 2 or more at-fault accidents in the past 3 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Any illegal use, distribution, or possession of any controlled substance as an adult, within 3 years prior to application.
Automatic Conviction or admission of the illegal use of any controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Conviction or admission indicating a pattern of illegal use of prescription medication within 3 years prior to application, or while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any felony conviction as an adult.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute.
Employment
Automatic Failing to be truthful or honest, by act of omission, at any stage of the hiring process; including training and certification.
Automatic Dishonorable Discharge, Bad Conduct Discharge, or dismissed from any branch of the US Armed Forces, except for reasons of sexual orientation.
Automatic Discharge for material cause from any position of criminal justice employment.
Automatic Certification, denied or revoked, for misconduct in this or another state.
Financial
Automatic Conviction for failure to pay income tax, or judicial finding of failure to pay child support.

Contact Information

Poulsbo Police Department - Police Officer

Human Resources
200 NE Moe St
Poulsbo, WA 98370 Kitsap County
(360) 394-9705

Website


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