What Port Orchard PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$128,107
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$98,613
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for new officers, paid on the first available paycheck after date of hire.
$10,000 recruitment incentiveJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Port Orchard PD
Certified Peace Officer
Port Orchard, WAOpen$10,000 bonus$43.66/hrstartingLateral Police Officer
Port Orchard, WAOpen$10,000 bonus$47.41/hrstartingPolice Officer (Entry Level)
Port Orchard, WAContinuous$43.66/hrstarting
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
- Lateral termsOut of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver's license in accordance with state law.
- Scheduleshift rotation
- PensionLEOFF
- Lateral experience required18 years
How Port Orchard PD compares nearby
All 5 Bremerton Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Port Orchard PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Port Orchard | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Orchard PD | Hiring | $90,813 | — | $10,000 | |
| Bainbridge Island PD | Hiring | $87,036 | −$3,777 | $5,000 | |
| Poulsbo PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Bremerton PD | Hiring | $96,236 | +$5,423 | None | |
| Kitsap County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Burien PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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