Law Enforcement Officer Position

Wapato Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

 

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Wapato Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

Last updated on April 14, 2022
PST Partner Agency since May 17, 2018

Important Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Wapato Police Department at 509-877-4275 and ask to speak to Sgt. Deccio.

Community Information

Wapato is situated in Central Washington, approximately 10 miles south of Yakima on the Yakima Nation Indian Reservation. Our community is made up of approximately 5000 people and our economy is primarily agricultural.

Department Information

The Police Department protects and serves the residents of Wapato. They offer a variety of investigative, preventative, and community policing programs. Their goal is to listen to you and work with you about your concerns in the community. The Municipal Jail houses our local inmates as well as inmates from contract cities.


The Wapato Police Department has a staff of 17: 10 Sworn Officers, 5 Certified Correctional Officers, and 2 Civilian Clerks and 1 Reserve Officer. The Department provides the Community of Wapato with 24-hour Police Services. The Officers are dispatched to calls by the Yakima County Sheriff Dispatch Center. Our jail houses 73 inmates, both local and out of county inmates.

Area Information

County: Yakima
Population: Approximately 5000
# of Staff: 11 Commissioned Officers

Hiring Status

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: 3

Salary Information

$3,495.46 to $4,996.24 a month depending on qualifications and experience. With a raise in 2019 on current Teamsters Contract.

Benefit Information

Medical Dental and Vision coverage. Sick time accrued at 8 hours a month, 11 holidays a year, one 8 hour personal day a year, take home car, vacation starting at 12 days a year and going up per union contract, longevity pay after 5 years, AA degree $61.00 per month BA/BS $122 a month, clothing allowance of $1,050.00 a year. Additional incentives for bilingual Spanish speaking.

Wapato Police Department - Lateral Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
Minimum Age Must be 21 years old.
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No felony convictions adult.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile No felony convictions a juvenile.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements 20/20 corrected vision.
College Requirement No
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification BLEA certificate from WA or be able to get BLEA with qualifying out of state certificate.
Prior Experience Requirement Minimum 2 years experience full time law enforcement.
Other
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

Wapato Police Department - Lateral Police Officer

205 South Simcoe
Wapato, WA 98951 Yakima County
509-877-4275

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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