Law Enforcement Officer Position

Yelm Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Yelm Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on February 27, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 2

Community Information

The community of Yelm is one of the fastest growing communities in Thurston County. With approximately 11,000 resident the City of Yelm is home to a diverse population of military, retirees and families that want the "country" atmosphere while still being close to major outlets. The City of Yelm prides itself on keeping our city beautiful, safe and a great place to live and raise a family.

Department Information

The City of Yelm Police Department operates out of the "Public Safety Building". We are situated in beautiful downtown Yelm, WA. We currently operate with 17 full-time Commissioned Officers, 2 Office Personnel. Current structure is the Police Chief, Assistant Police Chief, (2) Patrol Sergeants, (1) Detective/Sgt., (3)School Resource Officers and 9 Patrol Officers.

Area Information

County: Thurston
Population:
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Yelm Police Department - Police Officer has 2 vacancies.

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.

Salary Information

7 Step salary Schedule. 74,796.00 - 89,328.00 for current F.O.P. Contract in effect through 2024. Additional 5% for Detective Pay, $150.00 shift differential premium for evening shifts, instructor premium, 5% FTO premium, $500.00 pay per year for fitness incentive and longevity pay after 5 years from 2.0% to 5.5%. Employees are also eligible to receive additional educational incentive pay: 2.0% premium for AA/As degree,; 4.0% premium for BA/BS degree.

Benefit Information

Medical for employee and for dependents, 13 paid holidays per year, sick leave accrued at 8 hours per month, Vacation accrual begins at 96 hours per year and tops out at 200 hours per year.

Yelm 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
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Yelm 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 Suspension of driver's license within past 3 years.
Automatic DWI or Suspended arrest within the past 5 years. More than 1 is an automatic disqualifier.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 3 year(s).
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Illegal opiate use.
Automatic No Hallucinogen use ever.
Automatic Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 1 time per week time(s) in lifetime, and no use within the past 10 years.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
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 Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Financial
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Yelm Police Department - Police Officer

206 Mckenzie Ave SE
Yelm, WA 98597 Thurston County
360.458.5701

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