Everett Police Department Job Opening: Experienced Police Officer
Job Type: Full Time Location: Everett, WA Job Number: A26003 Department: Police - BLEA and Laterals Opening Date: January 1, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description:
We Want Your Service in our Community! We are actively searching for high-quality lateral police officers. Everett Police Department serves a population over 110,000. We believe in community-oriented policing and work in partnership with the community to enhance quality of life and reduce crime through our core values of integrity, professionalism, and honor.
How to Apply:
Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers. All applicants are required to complete and submit the City of Everett employment application and supplemental questionnaire. FAXED or EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Note: All requirements must be met by the date the application is submitted (application date).
Why Work for Everett Police Department?
Competitive Wages Vacation Accrual Starting First Year Pitman Work Schedule for Patrol Officers (rotating schedule with every other weekend off) Uniforms, firearms, and duty gear provided Boot/Vest Upgrade for Patrol Assignments Clothing/Equipment Allowance for Plainclothes Assignments Dry Cleaning Benefit Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits City Match on Deferred Compensation LEOFF 2 Pension Plan Floating Holidays Holiday Bank (Can be Used or Cashed Out) 4% Specialty Pay Incentive for Select Assignments
Job Responsibilities:
Everett Police Officers perform a wide variety of law enforcement activities including patrol of designated areas of City on foot, bike, motorcycle, or automobile. How do you see yourself contributing to the community in three to five years as an Everett Police Officer?
Downtown Bike Patrol Training Officer Marine Unit - Dive Team K-9 Handler Hostage Negotiator Major Crimes Detective Property Crimes Detective School Resource Officer
Eligibility Requirements:
Requires high school graduation or equivalent. Successful completion of Washington State Police Basic Law Enforcement Academy AND eighteen (18) months of full-time paid service as a commissioned police officer employed by the City of Everett, OR A minimum of twenty-four (24) months of full-time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction with extensive patrol experience, without a break in service of more than thirty-six (36) months by the application date AND either the successful completion of the Washington State Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) prior to application date, or the ability to successfully complete the Washington State Justice Training Commission Equivalency Examination within one (1) year after employment. Out-of-state applicants must possess the necessary training and experience to become certified in accordance with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission standards. Valid Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire. Must be 21 years of age by application closing date. Must meet department standards of physical condition. U.S. Citizenship, a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA). Not on the current eligible register for Experienced Police Officer, per Everett's Civil Service Rule 2.12.
Special Requirements or Certification:
Submission to an extensive background investigation which may include but is not limited to: FBI record check, financial records, previous employers, friends, relatives, neighbors (past and present), polygraph (lie detector), psychological and medical evaluations, drug testing and fingerprinting.
Examination Process:
Those meeting the requirements for the position will be examined by administration of an independently rated questionnaire, weighted 20%. Applicants with a passing grade on the questionnaire will be called to an oral panel evaluation, weighted 80%. All portions of the process are designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional Screening:
Those applicants claiming veterans' preference must submit a copy of their DD214 form with the employment application. Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
About the Position:
This is a Civil Service class involving general police activities associated with the protection of life and property by enforcement of state and municipal codes, regulations, and ordinances. The Civil Service eligibility register for this position is subject to continuous modification as a result of the open/continuous nature of the process. Grades earned as a result of this screen process are valid for 12 months after certification by the Civil Service Commission. Employment in this class requires compliance with all associated fitness standards and requirements as well as a satisfactory background check, FBI record check, polygraph (lie detector) exam, and psychological evaluation. Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a City-paid LEOFF medical evaluation and medical history review that may include back x-rays and will include drug screening. This job classification is represented by Everett Police Officers Association.
Benefits:
The City of Everett provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of the following:
Supplemental Questions:
The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to obtain additional job-related information in order to evaluate your education, training, and experience relative to the position you are applying for. Please treat these Supplemental Questions as an EXAM as they will be BLIND RATED and those who will be reviewing it will NOT have your application or resume. Provide detailed answers. The Everett Police Department prides itself in our core values of Integrity, Professionalism, and Honor. You are being evaluated on the professional nature of your responses. This includes how thoroughly and completely you answer the questions as well as your ability to write complete, clear, and grammatically correct documents. Please answer the questions in a way that is representative of what we can expect from you when writing police reports.
1. Do you understand that the City requires clear and detailed written answers?
Yes No
2. Please describe IN DETAIL how you meet the minimum requirements of the job posting.
You must specifically show that you: Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) months of full-time paid service as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction with extensive patrol experience without a break in service of more than thirty-six months by the application date AND either the successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) prior to application date OR the ability to successfully complete the Washington State Justice Training Commission Equivalency Examination within one (1) year after employment. You must include dates satisfying how you meet the above requirement by the application date and be sure to include the name of the civilian governmental jurisdiction. Out-of-state applicants must possess the necessary training and experience to become certified in accordance with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission standards.
3. Please provide dates and upload documents with your application indicating any of the following:
Where and when did you complete your police academy? Please attach your proof of completion (i.e., academy graduation certificate, agency commission card, oath of office). What is commissioning agency and date of your commission as a sworn police officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction? Please attach your proof of commission (i.e., academy graduation certificate, agency commission card, oath of office). Where and when did you complete your field training?
4. What method of learning was used at your Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA)?
Please describe how you have or can use this method of learning in the field as an officer.
5. Based on your level of training at your BLEA what questions do you believe should be answered in all police reports and why?
6. Teamwork is an important concept in law enforcement. Please give your definition of teamwork, how it was used by you and your BLEA classmates to succeed (i.e., Physical Fitness, Practical Exams, Classroom work) and how that teamwork will translate to working as a Police Officer.
7. What does community policing mean to you? How will EPD benefit from your future work in community policing? Rate this item according to your evaluation of the candidate's personal philosophy on community.
Top-rated candidates should have: • Described how they would implement the philosophy into daily policing • Described specifically how their experiences have given the applicant skills/abilities in this area • Described how the EPD can benefit from applicant's community policing
8. What are some challenges of policing a diverse population and working in a diverse police department? Please describe IN DETAIL how your background has provided you the tools and ability to maintain amicable relations with coworkers and the public? Please provide a DETAILED response and provide examples from your experience.
Rate this item according to your evaluation of both the critical nature and extent of