Law Enforcement Officer Position

Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Police Officer

 

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Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Police Officer

Last updated on June 07, 2024
PST Partner Agency since November 07, 2019

Vacancies: 3

Important Information

Candidates will need to apply for this position directly through the City's website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/issaquahwa

Testing through PST is NOT REQUIRED for the Lateral/Experienced Police Officer position.

Community Information

Issaquah, named Best Burb by Sunset, one of the Best Towns for Families by Family Circle and one of the Best Towns by Outside, is a great place for residents and visitors alike.

Our community of more than 37,000 is conveniently located off the Interstate 90 corridor, just 16 miles east of Seattle.

Issaquah — nicknamed Trailhead City — is centered within the Issaquah Alps (Cougar, Squak and Tiger mountains). It's a destination for countless outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers and paragliders.

In town, Issaquah features a Saturday farmers market, a nationally-recognized theater and a seasonal ArtWalk.

In addition, the historic salmon hatchery and Cougar Mountain Zoological Park attract regional visitors.

Every October, more than 150,000 people also visit Issaquah for the annual Salmon Days.

Department Information

We are a community-oriented department represented by dispatch, jail, police and records personnel who provide outstanding services to Issaquah.

Our Mission is to uphold the public trust by working with all citizens to protect lives and property while sustaining a high quality of life and encouraging individual responsibility.

Our vision is to be a recognized leader in local law enforcement services through professionalism, dedication, innovative solutions and positive changes.

Area Information

County: King
Population: 36,000
# of Staff: 274

Hiring Status

Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Police Officer has 3 vacancies.

Actively recruiting for 3 positions with authority to overhire for anticipated separations

Salary Information

$$$ The City is now offering a$16,000 signing bonus for lateral police officers!!! Paid in three (3) installments: $5,000 on the first paycheck following hire, $5,000 following successful completion of the field training program and $6,000 following successful completion of the new hire's probationary period. This equates to $16,000 in your first year on top of our competitive wages outlined below.

$90,894 - $119,610 Annually*

*Starting salary is negotiable for most lateral officers.

*Longevity and Specialty incentives are not shown in this table, as laterals will not qualify immediately for these add-ons.

Salary Add-Ons:

Education Incentive Pay

AA/AS 2%

BA/BS 4%

Physical Fitness Incentive Pay

Employee shall be eligible to receive a Physical Fitness Incentive Pay equal to one percent (1%) of their monthly salary (after successful completion of a physical fitness test).

Longevity Incentive Pay

5th year: 3%

10th year: 4.5%

15th year: 5.5%

20th year: 6.5%

25th year: 8%

Specialty Incentive Pay

Detective:5% of monthly rate of pay

Corporal Pay:6.5% of monthly rate of pay

Range Master:2% of monthly rate of pay

Crime Prevention Officer:2% of monthly rate of pay

Traffic Officer:3% of monthly rate of pay

Special Operations Team:1% of monthly rate of pay

Field Training Officer:4% of base hourly rate of pay for hours when training

School ResourceOfficer:2% of monthly rate of pay

Bilingual Incentive Pay: 3% of monthly rate of pay

For additional information, see the Issaquah Police Officers Association Contract.

Benefit Information

Medical- choice of 3 plans (Regence or Kaiser) for employees and eligible family members including low employee premium share. Zero premium share for Employee only coverage or Employees who choose the HDHP with HSA. In addition, the City funds up to $6,650 annually into an HSA.

Dental/Orthodontia - choice of 2 plans (Delta and Willamette) for employees and eligible family members with $0 employee premium share.

Vision - Vision Service Plan $0 Copay, 2nd pair plan with $0 employee premium share

Optional Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

457 Deferred Compensation with up to $100/month Employer match with Employee Contribution

Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Bereavement Leave

LEOFF Retirement benefits through WA State DRS

Banked Holiday Leave

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

The City is a member of the Social Security System.

Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Police Officer 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)
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 Disqualifying.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Disqualifying.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements 20/100 corrected to 20/20
College Requirement 2 years of college preferred, not required
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification N/A (LATERAL APPLICANTS)
Prior Experience Requirement N/A (LATERAL - 1 year)

Contact Information

Issaquah Police Department - Lateral/Experienced Police Officer

Post Office Box 1307
Issaquah, WA 98027-1307 King County
425-837-3048

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