Police Officer (Entry Level)

We Want Your Service in our Department! We are actively looking to hire high quality candidates. Everett Police Department serves a population over 112,000. We believe in community-oriented policing and work in partnership with the community to enhance quality of life and reduce crime through our core values of integrity, professionalism, and honor. The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees. ABOUT THE POSITION This is a Civil Service class involving general police activities associated with the protection of life and property by enforcement of state and municipal codes, regulations and ordinances. The Civil Service eligibility register for this position is subject to continuous modification as a result of the open/continuous nature of the process. Highest grades earned within the past year as a result of this screening process are valid for twelve (12) months after certification by the Civil Service Commission. This job classification is represented by Everett Police Officers Association. Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a City-paid LEOFF medical evaluation and medical history review that may include back x-rays and will include drug screening. HOW TO APPLY Please visit PublicSafetyTesting.com and you will be able to fill out your application online and select the testing date, time, and location most convenient for you. For further information, call toll-free 1-866-HIRE-911. Applicants must also complete their Personal History Statement (PHS) via PublicSafetyTesting.com . Why work for Everett Police Department? Competitive Wages Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Vacation Accrual Starting First Year Employee funded VEBA Pitman Work Schedule for Patrol Officers (rotating schedule with every other weekend off) VERA Clinic – free primary care for enrolled employees and their dependents Uniforms, firearms, and duty gear provided College Tuition Reimbursement Boot/Vest Upgrade for Patrol Assignments, Clothing/Equipment Allowance for plainclothes assignments City Match on Deferred Compensation Dry Cleaning Benefit LEOFF 2 Pension Plan Take-home Car Program Floating Holidays Holiday Bank (Can be used OR cashed out The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more benefit information for this position, click here: EOPA Benefit Guide . Everett Police Officers perform a wide variety of law enforcement activities including patrol of designated areas of City on foot, bike, motorcycle, or automobile. How do you see yourself contributing to the community in three to five years as an Everett Police Officer? Downtown Bike Patrol Training Officer Marine Unit Dive Team K-9 Handler Hostage Negotiator Major Crimes Detective Property Crimes Detective School Resource Officer Gang Resource Unit Tactical Unit (SWAT) Bomb Technician ACT Team Member Range Master Video Forensics Detective Motorcycle Unit Community Outreach & Enforcement Team ** Follow this link to more specialty assignments that you may find attractive.** ** For a full description of the police officer position, please see the class specification on the City’s Website .** ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Excellent physical condition. U.S. Citizenship or a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recip