Law Enforcement Officer Position

Poulsbo Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Poulsbo Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on March 01, 2024
PST Partner Agency since December 14, 2016

Vacancy: 1

Community Information

Poulsbo is a thriving community with many amenities that attract tourists and encourage people to move to this area. With its picturesque downtown core of rosemaled storefronts and waterfront, Poulsbo offers much to citizens and guests alike. These include several beautiful parks throughout the city, a boardwalk along Liberty Bay, the Valborg Oyen Public Library, three marinas, interesting gift shops, delicious bakeries, good schools including the Olympic College satellite campus, and panoramic views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains.

Department Information

The department is a full service police agency currently consisting of 16 police officers, a detective unit, member of a regional drug & vice unit, marine patrol program, bike patrol, traffic unit, volunteer program, court services unit, etc.

Area Information

County: Kitsap
Population: 10,210
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Poulsbo Police Department - Police Officer has 1 vacancy.

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. 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.


Number of Current Vacancies: 1

Salary Information

2024 Salary Info - $42.61 - $49.40/hour

Benefit Information

LEOFF Retirement, health insurance, HRA-VEBA account, educational education pay, leave and holiday bank.

Poulsbo 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
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Contact Information

Poulsbo Police Department - Police Officer

Human Resources
200 NE Moe St
Poulsbo, WA 98370 Kitsap County
(360) 394-9705

Website


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