Entry Level Police Officer

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IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:
You must have received an invitation/email notification from City of Auburn Human Resources to submit your application. Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have successfully passed both the Law Enforcement Officer Written Exam and Physical Ability Test through Public Safety Testing (PST) and have requested their scores be sent to the City of Auburn. If you do not follow this process, your application will not be reviewed.

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As of January 2026, the approximate wait time from PST test scores/application to oral board interview is 8-12 weeks.

The Auburn Police Department (APD) is seeking motivated, service-driven individuals to join our team as Entry Level Police Officers. This is an opportunity to serve a continuously growing community within a modern, well‑resourced police department that values professionalism, trust, integrity, and officer wellness
. Our community is policed by professional officers who are not afraid to bravely stand up to danger and adversity. Officers serve with a noble purpose and make decisions based on trust and honesty. All employees of the APD are committed to providing exceptional customer service to the citizens we serve.

As a Police Officer at APD, you will perform meaningful, challenging work that directly impacts community safety and quality of life. Team APD supports its officers with competitive compensation and benefits, wellness resources, specialty assignments, and clear pathways for career advancement
. The department is comprised of 150 staff to include:
Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, Five (5) Commanders, 13 Sergeants, 108 Officers/Detectives, 16 Non‑Commissioned staff, a Crime Analyst, Public Information Officer, Wellness Program Designer, and three (3) Administrative Assistants.

This is a full‑time position represented by the Police Officers Guild with a current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective 1/1/25 - 12/31/27. The salary listed on the announcement is the base salary, and the salary upon hire will be $9,032.20 per month
. Officers also have opportunities to receive additional compensation and pay incentives based multiple factors, as outlined in the CBA. These include longevity pay starting after five (5) years of service,
bilingual pay after completing field training and proving proficiency through a bilingual exam, and education pay for police‑related Associate or Bachelor (or higher) degrees. Many specialty assignments also come with premium pay, starting at 2% of the straight‑time hourly base rate
. Officers may have multiple specialty assignments, but at no time will an officer receive more than 10% premium pay from these assignments.

As a member of APD, you will perform general police work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, maintenance of order, and prevention and investigation of crimes. This work involves a substantial element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies. All officers are responsible for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision.

In this role, you will:

• 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…