Law Enforcement Officer Position

Sequim Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Sequim Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on March 13, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 4

Important Information

Applications must be completed in addition to PST results. Apply on City of Sequim website here.

Community Information

The City of Sequim and the surrounding Sequim-Dungeness Valley is located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the north coast of Washington State. The valley is the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula and its numerous tourist attractions. Sequim is approximately two hours from Seattle, Tacoma, or Olympia. The population for Sequim is 7,800. Approximately 30,000 of the County's 72,500 residents live in the valley. These residents live in the immediate Sequim area and come to our community to shop, and use City facilities and services. In addition to our resident population, the peninsula has an influx of visitors from throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries. Each year, over 400,000 persons and vehicles use the ferry system between our neighbor City of Port Angeles and Victoria B.C. Many of these visitors and travelers require assistance from the Police Department.

Department Information

The Sequim Police Department is a full service general authority law enforcement agency accredited by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. The department consists of 25 employees divided into four sections; Administration, Support Services, Operations, and Investigations.

These sections provide police services in the form of command, patrol, criminal investigations, narcotics investigations, records management, property and evidence management, a School Resource Officer (SRO) program, K-9, code enforcement, a wide range of instructor level specialties, and management of a large volunteer component.

The Police Department operates out of a specifically designed facility inside the Sequim Civic Center, built in 2015. Officers are assigned state-of-the-art equipment including vehicles in a liberal replacement program, lethal and non-lethal weaponry, in-car computers, radar, night vision, as well as complete uniforms and personal equipment. Patrol officers work a four/ten-hour shift schedule with three days off, and a shift rotation that allows for all officers to experience at least partial weekends off for four months of the year. 

The Police Department enjoys a great relationship with the community and other local law enforcement agencies. Our members take pride in the high level of professional service we are able to provide our community. Our mantra is "Personal Attention to our Community".

Area Information

County: Clallam
Population: 7,800
# of Staff: 25

Hiring Status

Sequim Police Department - Police Officer has 4 vacancies.

The City of Sequim currently has 1 vacancy (fillable by both lateral or entry level applicants).  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

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 five candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.  An applicant will be considered for a period of twelve months. 

Salary Information

Police Officer Salary Schedule for 2021 is $29.28-36.20 per hour. In addition, there is an education differential (+2% for AA, +4% for BA) as well as longevity premiums.

Benefit Information

All Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust benefits are 87.5% paid by Employer / 12.5% paid by Employee. 

  • Medical Plan A
  • Dental Plan A
  • Vision Plan EXT
  • Life and Accidental D&D Insurance Plan A
  • Time Loss Benefit Plan A

Additional Benefits Include:

  • WA State LOEFF Pension plan
  • Teamsters Pension Trust
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • 457/Deferred Compensation options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Benefits Plan (health care/dependent care)

Current Teamsters union contract available on request.

Sequim 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 Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Corrected 20/20; ability to distinguish colors.
College Requirement AA preferred (90 quarter units or 60 semester units from an accredited educational institution)
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider all the scores from the same applicant

Sequim 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 Any traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
Automatic 4 or more moving violations in past 2 years.
Automatic 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 5 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Use of illegal drugs in the last 5 years.
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Automatic Prior history of illegal drug sales
Automatic Illegal steroid usage in the last 5 years.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any bias crime conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor convictions, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute or domestic violence activity resulting in the loss of the right to bear arms.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process or has been found to have lied in a law enforcement capacity.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during 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 in past 5 years.
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Sequim Police Department - Police Officer

152 W. Cedar Street
Sequim, WA 98382 Clallam County
360-683-7227

Website


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


Other Sequim Police Department positions

Lateral Police Officer