Police Officer

Entry level applicants for any position in the Police Department must be a citizen of the United States; possess educational training equivalent to a high school diploma/GED; must year 21 years of age; must possess a valid WA state drivers license or ability to obtain a WA state drivers license by date of hire; must be in good health and of good moral character.

Important Information Related to PST’s New Written Exam Beginning September 1, 2026-Our agency will continue to accept candidates from the test administered before November 16, 2026) until our list is fully exhausted.

Category

Requirement

Required at time of...

Test

Hire

Written Examination Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 90 days (~3 months) before or after your passing written exam.

LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.

PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s)

Minimum Age 21

High School Grad/ GED Yes

Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License

Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.

Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis

Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes

Vision Requirements Must meet LEOFF II standards.

College Requirement No

Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification No

Prior Experience Requirement No

Veterans Preference Points Yes

Reserve Officer Certification Preference Points Yes

Other Preference Points No, other preference points are not available.

Current Hiring Status Currently hiring for vacancies

Body Decorations Yes

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year

Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category

Disqualifier

Driving Automatic 2 or more traffic crime convictions in last 10 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.).

Drug Usage Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Illegal opiate use.
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Potential Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.

Criminal Activity Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Potential Unlawful sexual misconduct.

Employment Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.

Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.

Automatic Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

9605 NE 24th St
Clyde Hill, WA 98004

King County County