Law Enforcement Officer Position

Westport Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Westport Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on April 30, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancy: 1

Important Information

The City of Westport is testing for either a Lateral, Exceptional Lateral or Entry Level Police Officer position. Those applicants who are successful in the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list for potential full-time employment.

Community Information

Charter boat fishing; surfing; skin diving; bird watching; crabbing off the docks; whale watching; viewing tower; dune trail for walking; cranberry bogs; Maritime Museum; Grays Harbor Lighthouse; tourist shops. Westport is basically a fishing community - both sport and commercial fishing. Westport Shipyard and Ocean Companies are the largest employers of the community. The shipyard specializes in building yachts, and Ocean Companies specialize in fish processing.

Department Information

The Westport Police Department is a full service police department that serves a small residential population and a large seasonal tourist population. The department consists of 7 full-time sworn personnel and 1 civilian records personnel. We are looking for individuals who would enjoy the challenges of police work in a coastal tourist community.

Area Information

County: Grays Harbor
Population: 2265
# of Staff: 8

Hiring Status

Westport Police Department - Police Officer has 1 vacancy.

Minimum Salary: $ 75,840 per year

Maximum Salary: $ 84,912 per year

Employment type: Full time

Department: Police Department

Open Until Filled

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

Officer.

Lateral - This position is a full-time non-exempt position with a total compensation range of $36.47 to $40.83

per hour plus excellent benefits. 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 with a total compensation range of

$36.47 to $40.83 per hour plus excellent benefits. 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.

Salary Information

Starting salary: 75,840 - 84,912 per current collective bargaining unit agreement.  

Benefit Information

A competitive benefit package, including but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability coverage, Retirement medical, additional Teamsters Pension, Shift differential, Vacation, Sick and Bereavement Leave, Take home vehicle.  

Westport Police Department - Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required

Lateral/Exceptional candidates do not need to take the written or physical ability test.  Go to the city's website and complete a City Of Westport application form, personal history statement and waiver to permit background forms and return to city hall.

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
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Current Hiring Status Currently testing to establish a list with a current opening expected
Other Ability to pass extensive background check, including polygraph, medical & psychological exams.

Contact Information

Westport Police Department - Police Officer

740 N. Montesano St.
PO Box 547
Westport, WA 98595 Grays Harbor County
360-268-9197

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