Police Officer

Police Officer

Salary

$85,488.00 - $105,684.80 Annually

Location

152 W. Cedar Street, Sequim, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00002

Department

Patrol

Opening Date

01/09/2026

• Description
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• Questions

If you have questions about this position or about the City of Sequim recruitment process, please contact HR@sequimwa.gov.

Job Summary

Prior to application, candidates must first pass a written and physical exam through Public Safety Testing and submit their scores to City of Sequim via the Public Safety Testing website (www.publicsafetytesting.com).

A Police Officer's primary responsibility is to maintain peace, safety and order and to protect life and property through impartial enforcement of federal, state and local laws. Under the direction of a Sergeant or command staff, the Police Officer is responsible for protecting lives and property within his/her jurisdiction. It is important for officers to maintain a high public profile in order to deter criminal behavior.

BASE WAGE RANGE for this position is $38.41 - 47.49 per hour. According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, employees will start at the lower end of the salary range.

This position is eligible for longevity pay, which entitles the employee to a 2% pay increase for every five years employed at the City, to a maximum of 8% after 20+ years. This position is also eligible for education pay, which entitles the employee to a 2% pay increase for an Associates Degree or a 4% pay increase for a Bachelors Degree. Taking these numbers into account, the salary for this position could ultimately range from $38.41-$53.18 per hour, with the upper pay appropriate for an employee with a Bachelors Degree with 20+ years of longevity.

This is a non-supervisory position; however, he/she may be responsible for providing guidance, training and evaluation to new recruits and reserve police officers. A police officer will be required to work any days of the week including Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and will be subject to shift assignment and/or rotation. Civil Service rules of the City shall apply to the Police Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description in no way imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Police Officers will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a supervisor.

• Operates a motor vehicle for extended periods of time in all environmental conditions and on occasion operates the vehicle at high speeds and in congested traffic situations.
• Patrols city limits from a patrol car or on foot or bicycle to monitor activity.
• Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas; reports safety hazards.
• Responds to scenes of collisions, investigates cause, and takes enforcement action.
• Responds to the scenes of crimes, traffic collisions and accidents, searching for and preserving evidence.
• Interviews victims, witnesses and potential suspects.
• Patrols and examines buildings and residences to detect suspicious conditions.
• Monitors and enforces traffic laws and safety ordinances within a prescribed jurisdiction.
• Issues criminal citations and infractions.
• Identifies and eliminates hazards to public safety.
• Detects and/or prevents criminal activities.
• Apprehends individuals suspected of unlawful activity, while observing constitutional and legal guidelines.
• Responds to calls for service and assistance from citizens.
• Conducts detailed investigations, identify and interview witnesses, victims and suspects, and gather information that pertains to suspected criminal activities.
• Records information related to daily patrol activities and prepares reports based on this information to aid in the prosecution of offenders.
• Prepares reports pertaining to arrests and investigations.
• Appears in court to testify as needed.
• Provides first aid as needed.
• Conducts light preventative maintenance on departmental equipment.
• May conduct follow-up investigations based upon reports and other data compiled by department personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

An applicant must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment. An Associate's degree from an accredited academic institution is highly desired. Attendance at and graduation from the Washington State Basic Police Academy is required by State law, however this will be covered as an employee of the City .

Must be able to pass Washington State standards for police officers, have the ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality, and be able to read, understand and interpret ordinances, laws, and other operating procedures and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

CPR, AED and first aid certification, qualification in the use of firearms, and training in the use of specialized police equipment, such as radar and breathalyzer machines is required. Maintaining a valid Washington State driver's license throughout employment, along with proof of insurability is required. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the field training program and probation.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent skills in interpersonal relations and communication, with a high level of maturity, emotional stability and the ability to exercise sound judgment under stress, particularly in crisis situations.
• Ability to respond to varying situations with tact and diplomacy and know how to deal with stressful, hostile or irrational persons, whether due to physical or mental disability, drugs, socio-economic differences, or other factors.
• Ability to maintain objective approaches to problems under unfamiliar and unpleasant conditions; ability to display a pleasant and professional demeanor when in contact with citizens to establish a positive public image.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information acquired in the discharge of his/her duties.
• Ability to maintain personal health and good physical condition, overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, is a basic job qualification.
• Skill when encountering emergency situations that require rapid evacuation of an area in order to avoid personal injury or to provide assistance to individuals.
• Physical dexterity to manipulate standard police equipment, conduct coherent voice communication in person as well as via portable radio and telephone, frequently use a computer with a typing speed of no less than 25 words per minute, operate a motor vehicle, and two-way radio (including from field situations). Vision sufficient to perform all duties, able to hear alarms and audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard.
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, laws and other operating procedures and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• In daily contact with employees of the City and citizens of the community, the ability to present him/herself in a manner favorable to the City in all contacts with individuals, agencies, courts, jurisdictions, businesses and residences.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and he/she will be required to perform normal duties in inclement or severe weather conditions and/or natural or manmade disasters. The employee may have exposure to hazards such as chemicals, insect stings, and temperature extremes. The employee may also have exposure to blood, communicable diseases (i.e. blood borne/air borne pathogens), filthy, and unsanitary conditions. A Police Officer may expect to encounter irrational, ill, hostile or violent individuals and may be subject to verbal and/or physical attack or assault from such individuals, or may have gunfire directed at him/her. A Police Officer may be required to investigate and be exposed to violent crime scenes, and/or tragic injuries or deaths. The individual serving in this capacity will be required to use a firearm and specialized protective equipment (i.e., body armor) or generalized protective equipment (i.e., rubber or plastic gloves).

The employee will routinely encounter emergency situations that may require rapid evacuation of an area in order and must therefore have the physical ability to walk, run, push or lift. A Police Officer must also have the physical and emotional capabilities to engage in physical altercations and confrontations and to subdue or calm a combative individual, and to rescue victims. A Police Officer will be required to operate a City patrol car safely and efficiently. A Police Officer is subject to shift rotation, and may be required to work overtime as the need arises. Subpoenaed appearances in court to testify in the prosecution of individuals charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses is a regular and ongoing occurrence, and such appearances may be required during a Police Officer's day(s) off, or before or after a regularly scheduled work shift. Police Officers may be placed in a stand-by (subject to call) status.

The City of Sequim offers employees a comprehensive benefits package.

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees may not be eligible for the below benefits with the exception of mandatory sick leave.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Health Benefits:

• Medical Plan A
• Dental Plan A
• Vision Plan EXT
• Life and Accidental D&D Insurance Plan A
• Time Loss Benefit Plan A

All Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust benefits are 87.5% paid by Employer / 12.5% paid by Employee.

Retirement Plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS or LEOFF), depending upon eligibility.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457): Optional participation in a supplemental Deferred Compensation Program that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options. Employee contributions are matched by the City up to 50% of total contribution, or 1% of Employees base salary, whichever is lower.

Additional Benefits Include:

• 12 paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Education Incentive Pay (2% differential for AA, 4% for BA)
• Longevity Pay (2% on completion of 5 years, 4% on completion of 10 years, 6% on completion of 15 years and 8% on completion of 20 years)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Benefits Plan (health care/dependent care)
• Citywide Wellness Program, including reimbursement for eligible wellness expenses

Teamsters CBA available upon request.

01

What draws you to this particular position and the City of Sequim?

02

A current passing score on the Law Enforcement written exam through Public Safety Testing is a pre-requisite for application for both ENTRY LEVEL and LATERAL candidates. Do you have a current Law Enforcement written exam score from Public Safety Testing? If so, please write the date of your most recent exam below.

03

Current completion of the Public Safety Testing Law Enforcement physical fitness exam is required for ENTRY LEVEL candidates only Have you completed and passed the Law Enforcement physical fitness exam through Public Safety Testing? If so, please indicate the date of your most recent exam below. Lateral candidates please answer "N/A".

04

Are you claiming veterans scoring criteria?

• No. I am not claiming veterans scoring criteria.
• Yes. I am claiming ten percent (10%) as a veteran who served during a period of war or in an armed conflict as defined in RCW 41.04.005 and does not receive military retirement.
• Yes. I am claiming five percent (5%) as a veteran who did not serve during a period of war or in an armed conflict as defined in RCW 41.04.005 or is receiving a military retirement.

05

If claiming veterans scoring criteria, please answer the following: I certify that I have been released from active military service, or I am in receipt of separation orders; AND I have received an honorable discharge or discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record.

• Yes
• No

06

If claiming veterans scoring criteria, please answer the following: Have you been appointed to a position with a state, county or municipal government or other political subdivision of the State of Washington AFTER you were eligible for veterans points?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to the above question, please identify the position you were appointed to, the agency for whom you worked and the date you were appointed to that position.

08

If you are claiming veterans scoring criteria, please answer the following question: I certify to the best of my knowledge that I am entitled to the veterans scoring criteria status as set forth in RCW 41.04.010 and that by falsely claiming veterans scoring status I will be disqualified from employment with the City of Sequim. I also understand that, if employed, any misrepresentation of facts regarding my receiving veterans scoring criteria status is sufficient cause for dismissal.

• Yes
• No

09

If claiming veterans scoring criteria, please answer the following question: I acknowledge that I am required to provide a copy of my United States Department of Defense discharge document DD Form 214, National Guard Bureau Report of Separation & Service NGB Form 22 or other equivalent successor discharge paperwork (DD Form 214WS Worksheet, USDVA Verification Letter, Statement of Military Service) that characterizes my service as honorable.

• Yes. I have attached the required document to my application.
• Yes. I will provide the required document at a later time. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide the document in order for the veterans scoring criteria to be awarded to me.

Required Question

Employer City of Sequim

Address 152 W. Cedar St.

Sequim, Washington, 98382

Website https://www.sequimwa.gov/