What Tumwater PD pays
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$122,148
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.
Open jobs at Tumwater PD
Entry Level Police Officer
Tumwater, WAContinuous$84,612startingCertified Police Officer
Tumwater, WAContinuous$84,612startingLateral Police Officer
Tumwater, WAOpen$98,004starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut-of-state candidates must complete a Washington State equivalency academy within one year of appointment.
How Tumwater PD compares nearby
All 8 Olympia Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Tumwater PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Tumwater | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater PD | Hiring | $84,612 | — | None | |
| Olympia PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Lacey PD | Hiring | $96,538 | +$11,926 | None | |
| Tenino PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Thurston County Sheriff | Hiring | $86,544 | +$1,932 | None | |
| Yelm PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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