The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has grown into a diverse community including citizens living in both King County and Pierce County. In addition, parts of the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation are also within the boundaries of the City of Auburn. With a population of approximately 87,000 people covering almost 30 square miles, the City of Auburn is the 14th largest city in the state of Washington. The City of Auburn is home to residential, commercial and warehousing areas.

Join the Auburn Police Department where you can make a difference in the community you serve, that’s small enough where you can be a part of cases from start to finish, and busy enough to challenge you, keep you constantly learning, and provide professional fulfillment!

Being a part of the Auburn Police Department isn’t just another job - it’s an opportunity to start and build your career in policing and public safety. Earn a spot on (and get pay incentives for): Civil Disturbance Unit, Crime Scene Team (incentive Pay of double time when called), Community Response Team (2%), TAC Officer (2%), Motorcycle Patrol (3%), Collision Investigator (3%), K-9 Officer (3%), Bicycle Patrol (3%), Hostage Negotiator (3%), Valley SWAT (3%), Certified Bi-lingual (3%), Detective (4%), Field Training Officer (5%), and Defensive Tactics Instructor (6%).

Initial assignment will be to the Patrol division where patrol officers work a 10-hour shift; 4 days on, 3 days off, with days off rotating every four months. The days off rotate in a way that allows you to have a portion of the year with weekends off, or having holidays off with family. Officers bid for shifts on an annual basis.

We are committed to helping our Officers grow through continuous training opportunities, including at our outdoor firearms range, a mentoring program, shadowing Detectives or other specialties, and promotional track. A new Officer’s base salary starts at $92,861 per year, and will increase to $112,895 after five years (with longevity). We also offer pay incentives if you have an Associates Degree (4%), Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (6%) or if you want to continue your education while on the force we offer tuition reimbursement.

The Auburn Police Department is state accredited with WASPC, and has 140 employees.

Auburn Police Department - Police Officer has 8 vacancies.

Number of Current Vacancies: 8

Candidates who pass the written test with Public Safety Testing (PST) with a score of 70% or higher, will be invited to interview.

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.

If you would like to claim veteran's preference points for your Oral Board Interview, you can fill out the applicable form and return it along with your background screening form and supporting documentation (DD214 or Statement of Service).  This will be provided to you at the interview step in our recruitment process.

Additionally, at the interview step, applicants who can furnish evidence of the following can potentially have up to a maximum of 15 points added to their final score/grade, provided the applicant has received a minimum passing score/grade (70%) on their interview:

• 5% for educational qualifications:  Bachelor's or higher degree in Criminal Justice (Law and Justice, Society and Justice), Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Business, Political Science, Public Administration, or other police related degree as reasonably determined by the Chief Examiner from any accredited four-year college.
• 5% for 2 or more years professional or volunteer experience in the Peace Corp, AmeriCorps, DV counseling, mental or behavioral health care, homeless programs, or other social services professionals.
• 5% for proficiency in one language other than English.  Testing is required and proof of proficiency must be provided by the candidate.  Information on testing will be furnished upon request.
• 10% for proficiency in two or more languages other than English.  Testing is required and proof of proficiency must be provided by the candidate.  Information on testing will be furnished upon request.

The percentage shall be added to the passing score/grade, until the candidate's first appointment.

These preference points may not be used in promotional examinations.

*Note*

• 10% to a candidate who has obtained full professional proficiency or who is completely fluent as a native speaker in two or more languages other than English.
• 5% to a candidate who has obtained full professional proficiency or who is completely fluent as a native speaker in one language other than English.

$92,861 - $110,682 annually

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• Paid holidays as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• VEBA (tax-free health reimbursement account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plans
• Deferred Compensation plan options; both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) plan options
• Officer Wellness Program
• City-wide Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $5,000 HIRING BONUS!
• **TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM**
• Officers have opportunities to receive the following additional compensation and pay incentives:
  • Education (4% police-related Associate's degree; 6% Bachelor's or higher degree)
  • Longevity Pay starting after 5 years of service
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Specialty Assignment pay ranging from 2% to 6%
• And more!

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