What Kirkland PD pays
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$126,120
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 11 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$25,000 for certified laterals, $5,000 to be paid on the first paycheck following the Lateral Officer's hire; $10,000 to be paid after the Lateral Officer's successful completion of the field training program; and $10,000 to be paid after the Lateral Officer's successful completion of the probationary period..
Applicants hired as a Lateral Police Officer for the Kirkland Police Department will receive a $25,000 incentiveJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Kirkland PD
Entry Level Police Officer (Multiple Vacancies)
Kirkland, WAContinuous$96,731startingExceptional Police Officer
Kirkland, WAContinuous$96,731startingPolice Officer - Experienced (Lateral)
Kirkland, WAContinuous$25,000 bonus$96,731starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Tattoo policyTattoos on arms and legs which would be visible while wearing short-sleeved uniform shirts and/or uniform shorts may be submitted for review and approval for display per current policy
- Lateral termsOut of state laterals must complete the State Equivalency Academy.
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Schedulefour 10 hour shifts, followed by three days off. Officers work Monday - Thursday or Thursday - Sunday. Available shifts are days, swing, and nights
How Kirkland PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Kirkland PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Kirkland | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland PD | Hiring | $96,731 | — | $25,000 | |
| Clyde Hill PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Yarrow Point PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Bothell PD | Hiring | $101,055 | +$4,324 | $50,000 | |
| Kenmore PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lake Forest Park PD | Hiring | $90,348 | −$6,383 | None |
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