The city of Westport is a rapidly growing city in Grays Harbor, WA, full of new construction including a planned 600 acre golf course. This opportunity is your calling to serve a great and very supportive local community on the west coast and start/continue your law enforcement career! Westport, WA is a great destination, known primarily for its maritime industry, outdoor recreation, and small-town coastal charm.

Here are just a few key highlights that make Westport a great place to work:

• World-Class Fishing and Fresh Seafood: It boasts a large, working marina, offering excellent charter fishing for Salmon, Halibut, Tuna, and more. Visitors can buy fresh seafood directly from local fishers or enjoy it at the town's restaurants.

• Beach Activities and Surfing: Westport has miles of sandy beaches perfect for walking, beachcombing, and razor clamming. It's also recognized as a premier surfing destination in the region, with breaks accommodating all skill levels.

• Maritime History: The town is home to the Grays Harbor Lighthouse, the tallest in Washington State, which you can tour. You can also explore the Westport Maritime Museum to learn about the area's seafaring heritage.

• Walkable Marina District: The Marina District is a hub of activity where you can stroll the docks, watch the fishing boats, and find local shops and eateries.

• Relaxed atmosphere: It offers a quieter, more "working waterfront" atmosphere than some other beach towns, making it an excellent spot to disconnect and recharge.

The Westport Police Department is a full service police department that serves a residential population and a large seasonal tourist population. The department consists of 7 full-time sworn personnel and 2 civilian records personnel. We are looking for individuals who would enjoy the challenges and close knit feeling of police work in a coastal tourist community.

Duties

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect criminal activity.
• Respond promptly to calls for service, emergencies, and incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations of crimes, including gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations.
• Enforce traffic laws and regulations; issue citations as necessary.
• Engage with the community to build trust and foster positive relationships.
• Utilize surveillance and patrol techniques to monitor suspicious activities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of applicable state and federal laws as well as municipal ordinances. Demonstrate the ability to apply them in the course of your duties.

Skills

• Proficient in report writing to document incidents accurately.
• Strong understanding of criminal investigation techniques.
• Ability to operate a vehicle safely under various conditions; valid driver's license required.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with the public and other law enforcement personnel.
• Understanding of law enforcement principles and practices.

Westport Police Department - Police Officer has 2 vacancies.

Minimum Salary: $ 6,954 per month (2026)

Maximum Salary: $ 7,789 per month (2026)

Employment type: Full time

Department: Police Department

Open Until Filled

Summary - The City of Westport has openings for either a Lateral/Exceptional Lateral or Entry Level Police

Officer.

Lateral - This position is a full-time non-exempt position. To qualify, candidates must meet the following requirements: must be a

U.S. citizen; must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a police officer and have worked as such

at least 24 months within the last 36 months serving in a City, County, or State police agency in Washington,

and must have graduated from a State sanctioned police academy. A driver's abstract of records and WA

driver's license are required prior to appointment. To apply, candidates must submit a completed City of

Westport application, personal history statement and waiver to permit background packet in person to City

Hall, or electronically through www.ci.westport.wa.us/jobs.html.

Exceptional Lateral - This position is a full-time non-exempt position. To qualify, candidates must meet the same requirements

as a Lateral police officer with the exception of time worked as a certified police officer. Current, sworn

Police Officers who work full-time for another police agency, and have completed the Basic Law Enforcement

Academy from a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission sanctioned or out of state recognized

police academy, but have worked less than the two (2) year requirement may be considered an Exceptional

Lateral applicant. A driver's abstract of records and WA driver's license are required prior to appointment. To

apply, candidates must submit a completed City of Westport application, personal history statement and

waiver to permit background packet in person to City Hall, or electronically through www.ci.westport.wa.us/

jobs.html.

Entry Level - The City of Westport conducts entry-level testing through Public Safety Testing. Please visit the

Public Safety Testing website (www.publicsafetytesting.com) for more information, upcoming test dates, or to

apply.

Location:

Westport Police Department

740 N Montesano Street

Westport, WA 98595

The City of Westport is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any

employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital

status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination

laws.

Note: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment of persons hired by the

City will be contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization of

employment in the United States.

Questions and/or technical issues regarding the on-line application process should be directed to the City of

Westport Human Resources Department at 360-268-0131.

Starting salary: $6,954 - $7,789 per month (as of January 2026)

• $25,000 bonus package for qualifying lateral police officers
• Pay scale in this listing reflects 2026 contract wages.
• LEOFF 2 Retirement System. Eligible for retirement as early as age 53.
• Supplemental Teamsters retirement pension, both employee and city contribute per hour.
• Competitive raises, benefits, and collective bargaining contract.
• Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement up to $70/month
• Modern up-to-date equipment.
• Access to powerful modern investigative resources, tools and databases.
• Teamsters Retirement Health and Welfare, (retiree health insurance). Employees are vested after 5 years of service.
• Education incentive bonus: AA= 2% and BA = 4%.
• Tuition (including books) reimbursement for up to $4,000/yr. Courses must relate to law enforcement and be at an accredited institution.
• Longevity pay, tops out after 2.5 years or less.
• The Westport Police Department recognizes your prior service, lateral applicants receive 1 credit year per each prior year of applicable service.
• Longevity applies to pay step placement and vacation accrual rate.
• Shift differential pay.
• Flexible scheduling for vacations.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 2 "Floater" holidays that employees may use as desired.
• Vacation, sick, compensatory (overtime as leave), and bereavement leave.
• Take home patrol vehicle.