Lateral Police Officer

Join Team APD as a Lateral Police Officer

UP TO $30,000 LATERAL HIRING BONUS & TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM

The Auburn Police Department (APD) is a modern, well‑resourced agency dedicated to professionalism, trust, integrity, and officer wellness. We serve a continuously growing community and employ dedicated officers who stand bravely against danger and adversity, making decisions based on trust and honesty. All employees are committed to providing exceptional customer service to the citizens we serve.

APD consists of 150 staff, including the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, five Commanders, thirteen Sergeants, one hundred eight Officers/Detectives, sixteen Non‑Commissioned staff, a Crime Analyst, Public Information Officer, Wellness Program Designer, and three Administrative Assistants.

This is a full‑time position represented by the Police Officers Guild under a current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective 1/1/25‑12/31/27. The salary listed is the base salary, and the salary upon hire will be based on your months of service as a commissioned officer. Additional pay incentives are available as outlined in the CBA, including longevity pay after five years, bilingual pay, education pay, and specialty assignment premium pay up to ten percent of the base rate.

• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls for service
• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and provide a visible public safety presence
• Investigate crimes, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and make arrests when warranted
• Prepare thorough, accurate reports, logs, and documentation
• Handle domestic disputes, juvenile matters, and incidents involving individuals in crisis
• Pursue suspects on foot and in vehicles, safely performing physically demanding tasks
• Use appropriate levels of force to protect life and property
• Provide first aid and life‑saving assistance
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing in all settings
• Maintain professionalism while managing stressful, hostile, or emotionally charged situations

• Possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• Be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a DACA recipient
• Be at least twenty‑one and a half years of age at the time of application
• Be able to read and write English fluently using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Meet all Civil Service Rules and Regulations, including the physical requirements listed in Rule 21.01
• Possess a valid driver’s license without impending loss at the time of appointment
  • If coming from out of state, you will need to obtain a Washington state driver’s license within 30 days
• Be a Basic Law Enforcement Training graduate, or equivalent as accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
  • See Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 139‑05‑210 for more information

• Be 21 years of age by your appointment date or date of hire
• Provide documentation necessary to confirm equivalency as required by WAC (linked above)
• Successfully complete and pass a thorough background investigation which will include, but is not limited to, a suitability assessment, reference checks and employment verifications, polygraph examination, credit check, driving abstract review, drug screening, psychological interview, fingerprinting, Chief’s interview, and pre‑employment physical examination

• Qualify quarterly for firearms
• Obtain a First Aid/CPR certification annually
• Obtain and maintain a BAC verifier certification
• Qualify for Access Certification

See the list of automatic disqualifiers (link omitted).

• Hiring Bonus = $30,000

• Hiring Bonus = $10,000

• Competitive salary with annual step increases
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plans
• Annual paid vacation as outlined in the CBA with 60 hours of vacation front‑loaded upon hire
• Front‑loaded WA paid sick leave with additional…