Entry Level Police Officer Job at GovernmentJobs.com, Auburn, WA

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  • Auburn, WA

Job Description

Entry Level Police Officer

The Auburn Police Department (APD) is seeking motivated, service-driven individuals to join our team as Entry Level Police Officers. This is an opportunity to serve a continuously growing community within a modern, well-resourced police department that values professionalism, trust, integrity, and officer wellness. Our community is policed by professional officers who are not afraid to bravely stand up to danger and adversity. Officers serve with a noble purpose and make decisions based on trust and honesty. All employees of the APD are committed to providing exceptional customer service to the citizens we serve. As a Police Officer at APD, you will perform meaningful, challenging work that directly impacts community safety and quality of life. Team APD supports its officers with competitive compensation and benefits, wellness resources, specialty assignments, and clear pathways for career advancement.

The salary listed on the announcement is the base salary, and the salary upon hire will be $9,032.20 per month. Officers also have opportunities to receive additional compensation and pay incentives based on multiple factors, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These include longevity pay starting after five (5) years of service, bilingual pay after completing field training and proving proficiency through a bilingual exam, and education pay for police-related Associate or Bachelor (or higher) degrees. Many specialty assignments also come with premium pay, starting at 2% of the straight-time hourly base rate. Officers may have multiple specialty assignments, but at no time will an officer receive more than 10% premium pay from these assignments.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: You must have received an invitation/email notification from City of Auburn Human Resources to submit your application. Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have successfully passed both the Law Enforcement Officer Written Exam and Physical Ability Test through Public Safety Testing (PST) and have requested their scores be sent to the City of Auburn. If you do not follow this process, your application will not be reviewed. IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS STEP YET, start here: Public Safety Testing ********** JOIN TEAM APD! ********** $5,000 HIRING BONUS & TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM ********** As of April 2026, the approximate wait time from PST test scores/application to oral board interview is 8-12 weeks.

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