Law Enforcement Officer Position

Warden Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Warden Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on June 27, 2024
PST Partner Agency since May 12, 2014

Vacancies: 2

Important Information

· Salary Range 2024 is $4,786 to $5,360.

· Signing bonus of $5,000 for a three-year commitment.

· 4-10 schedule

· Take Home Vehicle

· Longevity Pay and Vacation percentage increases at 5, 10, 15, and 20-year intervals.

· Deferred Compensation Plan

· 100% Medical, Dental, & Vision through ACW Health First, 90/10 % cost share for all remaining family members.

· Education incentive pay.

· Paid Holidays

· Each Officer is fully equipped with modern, up-to-date police equipment by a supportive mayor and city council.

Community Information

The City of Warden, with a population of 3,000, is home to a small and close-knit police department of five officers and a full-time clerk. We are situated between the City of Moses Lake and Othello, just off of State Route 17 in Grant County. The Warden Schools are located within town, and is on one large campus with a student population of 1,000 students. Hunting and fishing are available for the adults, and sports, music and youth activities are available for the children.

Department Information

The Warden Police Department employs 5 full-time sworn officers and 1 full-time police clerk.

Area Information

County: Grant <br>
Population: 2,550
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Warden Police Department - Police Officer has 2 vacancies.

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.


Current number of vacancies: 2

Salary Information

$4,876 per year for entry-level officers. There is a step program for the first four years, followed by longevity increases at 5, 10, and 15 years.

Benefit Information

100% Medical, Dental, & Vision through ACW Health First, 90/10% cost share for all remaining family members.

· Signing bonus of $5,000 for a three-year commitment.

· 4-10 schedule

· Take Home Vehicle

· Longevity Pay and Vacation percentage increases at 5, 10, 15, and 20-year intervals.

· Deferred Compensation Plan

· · Education incentive pay.

· Paid Holidays

· Each Officer is fully equipped with modern, up-to-date police equipment by a supportive mayor and city council.

Warden 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 Minimum of 21 years of age.
Citizenship US citizen or lawful permanent resident.
High School Grad/ GED Must be a high school graduate or posses a GED.
Driver's License Required Must posses a valid Washington Driver's License.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No felony convictions.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile No felony convictions.
College Requirement No
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider all the scores from the same applicant
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Warden 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
Drug Usage
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Potential Will be considered on case by case basis.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Warden Police Department - Police Officer

121 S. Main St.
Warden, WA 98857 Grant <br> County
509-793-1300

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


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