Police Officer - Entry Level

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Position: Police Officer

Department: Police Department

Salary Range:  $7,151.14 - $9,189.04 Depending on Qualifications

Type: Full-time, regular union position. 

 

 

The City of Woodland Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for testing to establish an eligibility list for Entry, Advanced, and Lateral Level Police Officers. The eligibility list shall be effective for one year from date of certification by the Civil Service Commission and may be extended for an additional year. 

 

Nature of Work: 

Police officers perform assigned patrol and/or detective law enforcement work necessary to maintain public peace and order, protect life and property, prevent crime, apprehend suspected violators of the law, and otherwise assure the enforcement of the State Laws and City Code under the jurisdiction of the office of the Chief of Police. For a full job description, click on the files below. 

Benefits:

  • Paid Sick time
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Washington State LEOFF Pension Program

Qualifications:

  • Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Fluently read and write the English language
  • Must be 21 years or older and in ordinary good health
  • Have a valid Washington State Driver's License within two weeks of appointment

 

How to Apply:

Click on the blue hyperlink below and apply through Public Safety Testing. The City of Woodland pulls an active list of the top 10 highest scoring candidates once or twice a year.

Public Safety Test

 

Only completed applications will be reviewed and considered. You many attach your resume and additional documents to your application. Please note that submitted resumes will not be considered without a completed application. Acceptable proof of United States Citizenship or right-to-work in the United States must be supplied by successful applicants within three (3) days of employment.
 

***Please note applications must be received before the closing date and time. All applications not received by the closing date and time will not be considered.*** 
 

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, sensory, mental or physical disability; or veteran status; or any non-job related factor.  Any person requiring special accommodations should advise the city of their needs by the application closing date.   Prior to employment with the City, candidates may be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as required.