What Longview PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$121,104
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.
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for certified laterals.
Lateral applicants hired will be eligible for $10,000* incentive payJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Longview PD
Entry Level Police Officer
Longview, WAOpen$93,612startingLateral Police Officer
Longview, WAContinuous$10,000 bonus$98,544starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedule8, 9, 10 or 10.5 hour shifts
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termspossess a current basic law enforcement qualification certification issued by the state in which he/she attended the basic law enforcement academy
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Longview PD compares nearby
All 5 Longview Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Longview | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview PD | Hiring | $93,612 | — | $10,000 | |
| Cowlitz County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kelso PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Castle Rock PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kalama PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Woodland PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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