Entry Level Police Officer
About The Position
The City of East Wenatchee hires Entry Level Police Officers through a classified Civil Service process governed by Washington state law and municipal Civil Service Rules. Candidates must pass the Public Safety Testing written and physical agility exams, complete a personal history statement, meet the hiring standards, and submit an application with a cover letter. As department positions become available, qualified candidates may be invited to an oral board. The oral board and written exam scores, along with any applicable military service points, determine a final score for the Civil Service Commission’s certified eligible list. For each opening, the Chief reviews the top three candidates on the list, after which a background investigation and Chief’s interview are conducted. Candidates who successfully complete these steps receive a conditional offer and are scheduled for psychological, polygraph, and medical exams. A start date is confirmed after the candidate passes the required conditions.
Requirements
- Successfully complete the Public Safety Testing written exam and physical agility exam, with a passing score of at least 70% on each component.
- Share Public Safety Testing scores with the City of East Wenatchee.
- Complete a personal history statement on the Public Safety Testing profile.
- Meet the hiring standards.
- Submit an East Wenatchee Employment Application and a cover letter; a cover letter is required for consideration.
- Pass the background investigation, Chief’s interview, psychological exam, polygraph exam, and medical exam.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
