Law Enforcement Officer Position

Federal Way Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Federal Way Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on December 11, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 11

Community Information

The Federal Way community is residential and commercial with a population employed locally and in neighboring cities such as Sea Tac, Kent, Tacoma, Bellevue and Seattle. An estimated 22,485 people are employed within the city limits. The city is approximately 22.48 sq miles.

Department Information

The department is a nationally accredited, full-service law enforcement agency providing police services for the citizens, business owners and visitors of the City of Federal Way. Our agency is divided into four primary divisions: administration, patrol, investigations and civilian operations. The Federal Way Police Department was established in 1996.

Area Information

County: King
Population: 101,030
# of Staff: 186

Hiring Status

Federal Way Police Department - Police Officer has 11 vacancies.

Once an applicant's score is received from PST it will be placed on an eligibility list upon approval by the Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner and valid for one (1) year.  The eligibility list is a continuous listing that is maintained as scores are approved.  No one may be re-examined for the same class within 6 months of the effective date of successful examination.  After that time the Civil Service Secretary will consider the higher score from the applicant. 

Oral board interviews are conducted on an as-needed basis.   Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "Rule of Seven" with the top seven candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

Current Vacancies: 11

Salary Information

Effective January 1, 2024, $6,915 - $8,832/Month + up to 10.25% additional Career Development pay (see website).  

Benefit Information

Medical, Dental, Vision, LEOFF and FWRS Retirement. (See Website for more Information)

Federal Way 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 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 Yes
Vision Requirements Must meet LEOFF II standards.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider all the scores from the same applicant
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Contact Information

Federal Way Police Department - Police Officer

33325 8 Ave S.
Federal Way, WA 98003 King County
253.835.6700

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


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