Law Enforcement Officer Position

Ellensburg Police Department - Police Officer - Lateral

 

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Ellensburg Police Department - Police Officer - Lateral

Last updated on October 30, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Community Information

Ellensburg is located in the geographic center of Washington at the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains in the beautiful Kittitas Valley. Ellensburg is home to Central Washington University, the world famous Ellensburg Rodeo, and year round recreation from the Cascades to the Columbia River.

Department Information

The Ellensburg Police Department strives to build & foster citizen trust through community partnerships as well as proactive and innovative policing strategies. Officers are encouraged to engage and interact with community members to improve our citizen's quality of life.

Area Information

County: Kittitas
Population: approximately 20,000
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

To be considered for a Lateral position, please visit the Employment Opportunities page of our website to see if we are currently accepting applications.  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

2024 Wages:

$5,982/month Probationary

$6,405/month Third Class

$6,772/month Second Class

$7,790/month First Class

In addition, there is incentive pay for physical fitness determined by an annual fitness assessment. There is also an education incentive, longevity incentive, and specialty pay for certain positions (i.e. school resource officer, detective, anti-crime, reserve coordinator, field training officer.)




Benefit Information

Paid Life Insurance, Medical Dental and Vision paid at 90%, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Educational, Specialty and Longevity Pay, Fitness Incentive, Uniform Allowance

Ellensburg Police Department - Police Officer - Lateral Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination No, not required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)  
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
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 Will be carefully reviewed
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification

Lateral Hires must have successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Experience with another agency for at least 24 of the past 36 months (post academy experience) shall be recognized and at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Prior Experience Requirement Lateral Hires must have successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Academy.  Experience with another agency for at least 24 of the past 36 months (post academy experience) shall be recognized and at the discretion of the appointing authority.  
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Contact Information

Ellensburg Police Department - Police Officer - Lateral

100 North Pearl Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926 Kittitas County
509-962-7280

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