What Lake Forest Park PD pays
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$112,908
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 19 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Lake Forest Park PD
Police Commander
Lake Forest Park, WAOpen$117,231startingLateral or Exceptional Police Officer
Lake Forest Park, WAOpen$7,529/mostarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut of state candidates, who have previously certified in another state, must pass the CJTC equivalency examination.
- Schedule12-hour shifts (3 on / 3 off rotation)
- PensionLEOFF 2 Retirement System
How Lake Forest Park PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Lake Forest Park PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Lake Forest Park | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Park PD | Hiring | $90,348 | — | None | |
| Kenmore PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Brier PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mountlake Terrace PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Bothell PD | Hiring | $101,055 | +$10,707 | $50,000 | |
| Woodway PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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