Edmonds Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level
Last updated on October 22, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011
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Entry-level candidates will be ranked based on 100 percent of their written examination scores.
The City of Edmonds applies Veterans Scoring Criteria to prospective candidates after a PHS review, and a City of Edmonds application and a Veterans’ Scoring Declaration are received.
***Lateral Officer & Academy Certified***
Contact our recruiters to learn about our expedited hiring process, agency opportunities, and competitive benefits!
policecareers@edmondswa.gov or 425-275-4689
Why the Edmonds Police Department?
· A great community to live AND work in
· A fun, welcoming, and rewarding atmosphere
· Outstanding community support
· Ongoing training & professional development opportunities
· Numerous Specialty Assignment Opportunities (K9, SWAT, Detectives, etc)
· Paid workout time and in-house fitness center
· Contemporary uniform options, well-maintained vehicles, and state-of-the-art equipment
· City contributing MEBT Retirement plan (6.2%) and Deferred Compensation (4%)
- City contributing MEBT Retirement plan (6.2%) and Deferred Compensation (4%)
· 12-Hour 4-on/4-off Patrol shifts
· Comp, Kelly, Holiday, and Vacation hours accrue with yearly buy-back options!
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Edmonds Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
Yes, required |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
Yes, required as described below A passing PAT will be required before a conditional offer of employment will be given. |
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| PST Personal History Statement | A complete and accurate PHS must be available within 48 hours of your written test. | ||
| 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 | No adult felony convictions at any time. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Not normally, but can be reviewed depending on circumstance. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes. Will be asked to show proficiency during hiring process. | ||
| Vision Requirements | Must meet LEOFF 2 Medical Requirements (WAC 415-104-595) | ||
| Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification | Must successfully complete basic law enforcement academy after hire. | ||
| Veterans Preference Points | Are applied after completion of oral board. | ||
| Body Decorations |
At no time shall any offensive tattoo or body art be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos or body art would include, but not be limited to, those which depict racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang related or obscene language. Tattoos or body art are prohibited on the head, face, neck, scalp or hands. |
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| Other |
Each applicant will be subject to a background investigation, which will include an inquiry into whether the applicant has any past or present affiliations with extremist organizations, a review of the applicant's social media accounts reference checks, a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination as well as a medical and psychological examination. |
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| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We only consider the most recent score | ||
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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required as described below
PST Personal History Statement: A complete and accurate PHS must be available within 48 hours of your written test.
Other Edmonds Police Department positions
BLEA/Academy Certified Officer
Lateral Police Officer
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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