Police Officer READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING (closes 11/09/26)

Ellensburg Washington • Ellensburg, WA

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About The Position

The City of Ellensburg is recruiting Police Officers at the entry and academy graduate levels. This application posting is only for applicants who tested through Public Safety Testing between August 30, 2026, and October 31, 2026, selected Ellensburg to receive their scores, and received an email invitation from the City to complete an employment application. Applications must be submitted by midnight on November 9, 2026; late applications cannot proceed in the recruitment process. Applicants who have not completed the required testing steps or received an invitation should not apply, as their applications will not be processed.

Applicants interested in a career with the Ellensburg Police Department are directed to test through Public Safety Testing and include Ellensburg Police Department in their agency selection. In addition to base wages, the position offers incentive pay for physical fitness based on an annual fitness assessment, as well as incentives for education, longevity, and specialty assignments such as school resource officer, detective, anti-crime, reserve coordinator, and field training officer.

The listed 2027 monthly wages are $7,082 for Probationary, $7,582 for Third Class, $8,018 for Second Class, and $9,223 for First Class.

Requirements

• Must have tested through Public Safety Testing between August 30, 2026, and October 31, 2026.
• Must have selected Ellensburg Police Department as an agency to receive test scores.
• Must have received an email invitation from the City of Ellensburg to complete the employment application.
• Must complete and submit the application by midnight on November 9, 2026.

Benefits

• Physical fitness incentive pay based on an annual fitness assessment.
• Education incentives.
• Longevity incentives.
• Specialty pay for certain positions, including school resource officer, detective, anti-crime, reserve coordinator, and field training officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed