Law Enforcement Officer Position

Redmond Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Redmond Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on August 05, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 14

Community Information

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 66,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. 

Department Information

Police Officer candidates will enjoy our professional and healthy work environment, dedicated resources for training and equipment, and career opportunities. Our Patrol Division offers a good balance of calls for service and case follow-up, which makes for a well-rounded officer.

Area Information

County: King
Population: 66,000
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Redmond Police Department - Police Officer has 14 vacancies.

Current Number of Vacancies: 10

Once you have your PST scores, you must apply directly at governmentjobs.com for the Entry Police Officer position.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/redmondwa

This is a continuous recruitment and the City and PST applications will be screened as openings occur. We are currently accepting names to add to our employment eligibility list. We intend to maintain an active eligibility list for this position.

***LATERAL / EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICERS*** Please apply at http://www.redmond.gov/jobs

Salary Information

For salary information please go to RedmondPolicejobs.com and click the hyperlink for current salary and benefit information.

Benefit Information

The City of Redmond offers two different medical plans to choose from. They offer an alternative to social security with the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT), which is a 401K plan, with funds contributed by the employee and the City of Redmond. Employees become fully vested in the MEBT plan after 5 years of employment. 

The City of Redmond provides a generous benefits package including: medical, dental and vision benefits; paid sick leave, vacation and holidays; retirement; and life insurance.  The Police Department also offers a Teamsters Retirees Welfare Trust.  

Redmond 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 No adult felony convictions at any time.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
College Requirement
  • College education or equivalent work experience is preferred but not required. 
Veterans Preference Points Applicants requesting Veteran's Preference will be required to present a DD-214 at the time of interview.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Redmond Police Department - Police Officer Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic Received more than two moving traffic violations within the preceding 3 years; or reckless driving violation within the preceding 5 years; or driving while license suspended within the preceding 5 years; or driving while intoxicated within the preceding five years.
Automatic Been involved in more than one motor vehicle accident within the preceding 3 years for which the applicant received a traffic or criminal citation and was convicted, forfeited bail, or entered a plea of "guilty" or "nolo contendere."
Potential Excessive traffic violations.
Drug Usage
Automatic Sold narcotics or dangerous drugs.
Potential All illegal drug use will be closely scrutinized on a case by case basis.
Automatic Had a pattern of abusing prescription medication.
Potential Alcohol or substance misuse and/or abuse
Criminal Activity
Automatic Been convicted of a felony (or pled nolo contendere to a felony charge) or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Washington State, or has been incarcerated for any crime.
Automatic Been previously employed as a law enforcement agent and since has committed or violated federal, state or city laws pertaining to criminal activity.
Automatic Committed any serious violation of Federal, State, City or County laws.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Potential Commission of a felony.
Employment
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Financial
Potential A demonstrated unwillingness to honor fiscal contracts or just debts.
Other
Potential Any other conduct or pattern of conduct that would tend to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession.
Potential An inability to perform the essential functions of a Police Officer.

Contact Information

Redmond Police Department - Police Officer

8701 160th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052 King County
425.556.2530

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


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