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Sedro-Woolley Police Department - Police Officer

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Sedro-Woolley Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on April 14, 2022
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Important Information

The Sedro-Woolley Police Department has  no openings for  officers as of 7/16/2021, however, we are still accepting scores

Community Information

The City of Sedro-Woolley is a community of approximately 11,500 people located in the beautiful Skagit Valley. Sedro-Woolley is known as the “Gateway to the North Cascades” because it is located on the western edge of the majestic Cascade Mountain Range in northwest Washington State. Sedro-Woolley is a great place to work and play. The city is situated south of Mount Baker National Forest, west of the North Cascade National Park, along the banks of the Skagit River and about 30 minutes east of Puget Sound. Located east of I-5 at the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 9, Sedro-Woolley is perfectly placed for anything outdoors. Sedro-Woolley is a young city with a median age of 34. Sedro-Woolley continues to grow with the thriving industrial development and recent expansions of the Port of Skagit County within the city limits. The Sedro-Woolley School District consists of 3 elementary schools, a newly renovated Cascade Middle School and Sedro-Woolley High School within the city limits and 4 additional elementary schools just outside of the city limits. Sedro-Woolley is the home to community-wide celebrations including Loggerodeo, Blast From the Past, Halloween Parade and the Christmas Parade.

Department Information

The Sedro-Woolley Police Department is a full service department established in 1898.  The Department is active in working together with our citizens and visitors to deal with crime and the people or groups who victimize others.

The Department consists of 21 sworn officers - a Chief of Police, a Lieutenant, 2 Patrol Sergeants, 3 Detectives and 14 Patrol Officers.  The Department also has a Code Enforcement Officer, an Offender Work Program Supervisor, a Records Sergeant, and 3 Records/Evidence Clerks.

The Department has partnerships with other agencies including 2 members on the county-wide Crisis Negotiation team, 2 Investigators on the Skagit Multiple Agency Response Team, a member on the County High Risk Team and 2 members of FBI Safe Streets Task Force.  Sedro-Woolley Police Officers have other opportunities as a Master Defensive Tactics Instructor, Range Officer, Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer, Active Threat Response Instructors, and Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor.  Several SWPD Officers partner with Skagit Valley College as instructors at the Reserve Police Officer Academy, at the National Parks Law Enforcement Academy and further serve as Adjunct Professors at Skagit Valley College Criminal and Justice Program.  Other officer benefits include an on-site gym and a generous take home Patrol Vehicle Program.

The Sedro-Woolley Police Department benefits from a supportive community which includes our citizens, elected government, local businesses, and visitors.

 

 

Area Information

County: Skagit
Population: ~11,500
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

The Sedro-Woolley Police Department continuously tests for entry level and lateral police officers and currently has 0 openings (as of 7/16/2021).

As openings occur, applicants on the Eligibility List will be interviewed and a background check will be conducted. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of five" with the top five candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur. If given a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be polygraphed, undergo a psychological examination and a medical examination.  Officers attend the Washington State BLEA Academy followed by a Field Training Program.

Number of openings: 0  openings (as of 7/16/2021) but accepting scores



 

Salary Information

$5,806 - $7,057 per month (2021 rates)

$69,672.00 - $84,684.00 annually (2021 rates)

https://www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/Employment/SWPSG/20191030_PSG_Agreement_re_Commissioned_2020-2022.pdf

Benefit Information

The city provides an excellent benefits package which compliments the competitive salary and includes Longevity Pay, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Medical, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Holiday Pay, Deferred Compensation program at officer's expense, Limited Tuition Reimbursement, Take-Home Vehicle Program and an on-site gym.

Sedro-Woolley Police Department - Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
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
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
College Requirement Desirable, not required
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Sedro-Woolley 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 criminal traffic convictions in the last 5 years (DUI, Suspended, Reckless, Hit and Run, etc). This includes the charges being reduced or pled to a lesser offense such as DUI to Negligent or Reckless Driving.
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
Automatic Violations: more than 7 points in 3 years. Denial of Insurance = 8 Neg homicide = 8 DUI = 8 Neg driving w/acc. = 4 Hit & Run attended = 8 Hit & Run unattended = 6 DWLS = 4 Moving violation w/acc = 4 Moving violation = 2 Reckless driving w/acc = 8 Reckless driving = 6 Speeding: 1-14 over = 2, 15-19 over = 3, 20-25 over = 6, over 26 = 8
Automatic Been involved in more than one motor vehicle accident within the preceding 3 years for which the applicant received a traffic or criminal citation and was convicted, forfeited bail, or entered a plea of "guilty" or "nolo contendere".
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal use of any drug or use of any marijuana while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Illegal sale of any drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Illegal use or pattern of misuse of prescription medication.
Automatic Used any drug by injection other than for a prescribed medical purpose.
Automatic Use of marijuana, within the past 2 years.
Automatic Use of any illegal drug within the past 5 years.
Potential The quantity and pattern of use of any illegal drug or marijuana outside these standards will be carefully reviewed and are potential disqualifiers.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult or juvenile felony conviction or felony arrest.
Automatic Any criminal conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed and are potential disqualifiers.
Potential Any juvenile misdemeanor convictions or arrests will be carefully reviewed and are potential disqualifiers.
Automatic Been convicted or committed any crime under a domestic violence statute.
Automatic Been convicted or committed any unlawful sexual misconduct.
Potential Illegal or legal sexual activity will be carefully reviewed and are potential disqualifiers.
Automatic Been convicted of a felony, or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Washington State, or has been incarcerated after conviction for any crime.
Automatic Been previously employed as a law enforcement employee and since has committed or violated federal, state or city laws pertaining to criminal activity.
Automatic Committed any serious violation of Federal, State, City or County laws.
Automatic Past or current gang affiliation.
Potential Any previously undetected criminal activity discovered during the background will be carefully reviewed and are potential disqualifiers.
Employment
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Withdrawn from consideration for any law enforcement/fire/ corrections/dispatch employment due to dishonesty or pending criminal charges.
Potential Previous law enforcement background process disqualifications from other agencies will be carefully reviewed and are potential disqualifiers.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of peace officer certification.
Potential Termination or leaving in lieu of termination from a law enforcement agency will be carefully reviewed and are potential disqualifiers.
Potential Past employment record will be carefully reviewed.
Financial
Potential Current credit accounts or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed and are potential disqualifiers.
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Other
Potential Residency requirement: Police department members will reside at a residence that will allow them to be present at the Police Station in an elapsed time of no more than 45 minutes travel time under normal driving conditions.
Potential Please contact SWPD for any additional information on any of these sections.

Contact Information

Sedro-Woolley Police Department - Police Officer

325 Metcalf Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Skagit County
360-855-0111

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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