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Burlington Police Department - Police Officer

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Burlington Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on April 17, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 4

Community Information

Burlington is the "hub" of Skagit County. Located along Interstate 5, north of Mt Vernon. Agriculture provides a major employment base. The city has industrial development land close to the freeway and the Port of Skagit County regional airport. Burlington is the site of a major shopping mall with a multi-plex movie theatre, a large factory outlet center,and a thriving downtown business district. Just north of Burlington there is a casino and hotel/convention center. Burlington-Edison School District has five elementary schools, one high school. Skagit Speedway is just north of the city. Skagit Golf and Country Club, as well as the public 27-hole Avalon Golf Course are just outside the city limits.

Department Information

The Burlington Police Department is made up of 31 commissioned officers and additional auxiliary staff. The commissioned positions include: a chief, 1 commander, 1 administrative sergeant, 1detective sergeant, 3 detectives, 4 patrol sergeants, 4 lead officers and patrol. In addition to the standard patrol/detective roles, Burlington contributes officers to the North Cascades Swat Team, the interlocal Crisis Negotiation Team, and the Regional Drug Enforcement Taskforce. The Burlington Police Department also has the following specialty positions available: field training officer, bicycle patrol, community resource officer, drone operator, as well as multiple instructor positions (taser, firearms, defensive tactics, patrol tactics, pepperball, emergency vehicle operator, tac med, and active threat response). Patrol officers work a 12 hour Pitman schedule and recieve a takehome vehicle upon complettion of their probation.

Area Information

County: Skagit
Population: 8,400 residents
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Burlington Police Department - Police Officer has 4 vacancies.

Number of current openings: 4

Salary Information

$7,043.056 - $8,688.83 Monthly

Benefit Information

The Burlington Police Department offers medical, dental and vision benefits and participates in the LEOFF II retirement system. We also offer an education incentive and financial incentives for our specialty, instructor, and lead officer positions. As of 2023 the Burlington Police Department implemented a take home car program and created an in house workout facility with all new equipment.

Burlington 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
Citizenship 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 None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Burlington 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 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 5 years.
Automatic 2 or more moving violations in past 5 years.
Automatic 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 5 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor convictions, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
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

Burlington Police Department - Police Officer

311 Cedar Street
Suite B
Burlington, WA 98233 Skagit County
360-755-2303

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