Law Enforcement Officer Position

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer

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

Vacancies: 2

Important Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Entry level applicants apply through PST completing/passing a written examination and physical ability test (PAT). In addition, the applicant must complete a PST personal history statement at the time of application. Applications are considered incomplete if not accompanied by the applicant's personal history statement and will not be accepted.

Community Information

Steilacoom became the first incorporated town in Washington Territory in 1854. Located between the city of Tacoma, on the North, and the State Capital in Olympia, approximately twenty miles to the South, the Town stretches 2.1 square miles atop a bluff overlooking the Puget Sound and the Olympic mountain range. The southern boundary of Steilacoom is Fort Lewis, an active U.S. Army base. The town, with a population of 6,800, is primarily residential development with many attractive homes, beaches and parks. Most residents are employed in the surrounding metropolitan area or by the many government facilities located nearby. Steilacoom is the terminus of the County operated ferry system serving Ketron Island, Anderson Island, and the State operated ferry system serving McNeil Island State Corrections Center. Pierce Transit provides regular bus service.

Department Information

The present Department is budgeted for nine (9) commissioned staff, one (1) noncommissioned staff.

Area Information

County: Pierce
Population: 6,800
# of Staff: 10

Hiring Status

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer has 2 vacancies.

Current Openings: 1

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.

Salary Information


Salary Ranges: 

Public Safety Officer $44.17- $51.70/Hr. (2024 rates)


Benefit Information

LEOFF II State Retirement, Medical (incl. EAP), Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance. Vacation/Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Longevity, Optional Deferred Compensation and Supplemental Insurance Plans, Special Assignment Opportunities.  

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required

A written examination is required for entry-level police officer applicants.

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 Age 20 at Time of Application / 21 with Conditional Offer of Employment.
Citizenship US Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / DACA-Recipient
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Washington State Driver’s License.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Ability to Speak/Read/Write the English Language as Required by RCW 41.14.100 at time of application.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Contact Information

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer

2301 Worthington Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388 Pierce County
253-983-2053

Website


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


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