Police Officer - Lateral Level
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Law/Legal
Police Officer, Legal Counsel -
Government
Police Officer
Come work for a city where the community and leadership support Law Enforcement!
Lateral Incentive Bonus up to $20,000!
Education Incentive Pay, Specialty Assignments, Longevity
- Educational incentive pay: 90 quarter credits,60 semester credits, or AA = additional 6%;BA/BS = additional 8%.
- Premium pay for specialty assignments and longevity after 5 years of service. For more details please refer to the labor agreement available on the City of Marysville website.
YOU MUST attach certificates or transcripts to your application as proof of completion of the following:
- Washington State Peace Officer Certification as mandated by Washington State law.
- Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy as required by Washington State law
-OR- - Out of state candidates must have passed a basic law enforcement academy accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission; and be eligible for and able to successfully complete the Washington State Police Basic Training Equivalency Academy as required by Washington State law. Please attach any peace officer basic training certificate and training syllabus.
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The purpose of this position is to protect life and property, prevent and suppress crime, apprehend criminals, and enforce laws and ordinances. Work normally involves patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, resolving complaints, and report writing duties. The City is strongly oriented toward proactive crime prevention activities and supports community based law enforcement practices.Other duties may be assigned as needed.
A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.
Experience:
Must have a minimum of one-year experience within the last two years as a commissioned, full-time, fully compensated, peace officer in a civilian governmental jurisdiction prior to the date of application. The one year experience must be obtained after successful completion of a full-time police basic training academy recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Reserve experience is specifically excluded from consideration for meeting the one year minimum experience qualification.
Experience as a Tribal Officer will be considered on a case by case basis provided the candidate has successfully completed a full-time police basic training academy recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and meets all requirements above.
Education and Training:
High school diploma or GED certificate is required.
Other Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age by date of application.
- Must be able to successfully pass the City's civil service examination process for Lateral Police Officer.
- Must be able to successfully pass to City standards an extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination (including LEOFF II medical requirements), and drug screening.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony offense.
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America or lawful permanent resident by date of application.
- Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts up to twelve (12) hour duration including nights, weekends and holidays.
Licenses or Certificates:
- Must have successfully completed the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy as required by Washington State law -OR-
- Out of state candidates must have passed a basic law enforcement academy accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission; and be eligible for and able to successfully complete the Washington State Police Basic Training Equivalency Academy as required by Washington State law.
- Must maintain Washington State Peace Officer Certification as mandated by Washington State law.
- Must possess, or obtain by the…
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