Police Officer – Entry Level

JOIN REDMOND! Your career in law enforcement begins here! Before we go on and tell you why the Redmond Police Department is a great place for you, please read and follow these instructions for how to become an entry level police officer candidate with us. Failure to follow these steps will result in your application not being processed.

To be considered for an entry-level law enforcement officer position at our agency and others, you must FIRST take a physical ability test (PAT) and pass a Law Enforcement Officer written exam. You also need to complete a Personal History Statement (PHS). These tests are conducted by Public Safety Testing. To sign up for the exams and complete your PHS, go to the testing organization’s website and search for Law Enforcement.

On the career page, you will select our posting for the Redmond Police Department and click the button that allows you to sign up for the required examinations. Once you successfully complete the PHS, PAT and the written exam, your scores are sent to us immediately. There is no other work on your part! Once we see your test results, our recruiting officers will reach out to you to schedule your screening assessment as soon as possible.

At that time, you are welcome to also submit your contact information here through our Apply button on this job posting.

Now, why should you join the Redmond Police Department? The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. The City of Redmond seeks to continue a strong police-community relationship that builds trust, advances community policing, and increases public safety.

But more than anything, our people make us great. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, and we all embrace the values of integrity, accountability and commitment to service. We also care about our jobs, the work we do for the community of Redmond, and for each other. In fact, we love working collaboratively to take our City to even greater heights.

That spirit creates a purpose-driven culture at Redmond Police that is the biggest reason why people not only choose to work for Redmond but also stay. Finally, if those aren’t already good reasons, then we’d like you to know that we offer a work‑life friendly rotating schedule that ensures you will always have some weekends and weekdays off to rest, spend time with family and friends, or just have fun.

As a new Redmond Police Officer, you will enjoy our professional and healthy work environment, dedicated resources for training and equipment, and career opportunities. Our Patrol Division offers a good balance of calls for service and case follow‑up, which makes for a well‑rounded officer. For more details on why you should join the City of Redmond, visit the website.

Please view the complete classification description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, physical requirements, automatic and discretionary disqualifiers.

Entry‑level Police Officer Requirements:

• Pass the physical ability test administered by Public Safety Testing (PST)
• Score a 70% or better on the Law Enforcement Officer written exam administered by Public Safety Testing (PST)
• Initial screening based on written test results and Personal History Statement (PHS) (Pass/Fail)

Must have high school diploma or GED certificate.

• Ability to obtain state certification from the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission or other accredited certifying agency within fifteen (15) months of appointment.
• Must meet required physical and medical standards and all civil service requirements.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license upon hire; out‑of‑state hires must have a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license within Washington’s required timelines.
• Be at least 21 years of age when the eligibility list is certified.
• United States citizenship or be a lawful…