Bellevue Police Department - Lateral Police Officer
Last updated on November 27, 2024
PST Partner Agency since December 28, 2022
Vacancies: 25
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LATERAL HIRING BONUS UP TO $16,000!
Neither a PST written test or physical agility test is required for Lateral Police Officer applicants. All testing up to the conditional job offer is done remotely, so there is no need for you to to travel.
We are offering a reimbursement of up to $7,500 for documented moving expenses, if relocating from out of state. There is a three year employment commitment with us or you must reimburse the moving expenses.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Bellevue Police Department Office hiring unit at 425.452.4273.
An experienced (lateral) officer is defined as: a Police Officer who possesses a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, has at least two consecutive (2) years of police experience, and no more than six months break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department.
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Bellevue Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Written Examination |
No, not required |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
No, not required (may be required later) |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 21 years of age | ||
| Citizenship |
U.S. Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS |
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| 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, Speak & Write the English Language | Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently | ||
| Vision Requirements | Applicant must have vision correctable to 20/30. Applicants wearing eyeglasses or hard contacts must have uncorrected vision no worse than 20/200 in each eye. Applicants wearing soft contacts must be able to: · Provide verifiable documentation that soft contacts have been worn regularly for at least 6 months prior to application · Meets minimum vision acuity standards with soft contact lenses, and · There are no indications of corneal damage, or conditions of the eye which might require discontinuation of soft contact use | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement |
An experienced (lateral) officer is defined as: a Police Officer who possesses a valid and current peace officer certificate from a state training commission that is recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, has at least two consecutive (2) years of police experience, and no more than six months break in service from when you left your last police position to the time of submitting your application with the Bellevue Police Department. |
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| Body Decorations | The following are prohibited from being displayed and must be covered: intentional scarring, body art, or tattoo(s) on the head, face, neck, scalp, hands (wedding band tattoo on one finger excluded) or knuckles. Cosmetic tattoos, such as eyeliner, eyebrows and lips are allowed if they are natural in appearance. Other tattoos are generally accepted, however if exposed, will be inspected after hire to determine if they are within policy. The following are prohibited: Split or forked tongues, foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern, enlarged or stretched out holes in the ears, dental ornamentation, and visible piercings other than those in the ear(s) that present a professional image. | ||
Bellevue Police Department - Lateral 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.
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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
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COVID-19 UPDATES
5/6/2020 Update:
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.
We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.
4/1/2020 Update:
If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.
FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION
We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.
To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).
You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:
Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test
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