Police Officer (Entry Level)

Salary : $8,543.00 - $11,197.00 Monthly

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : A26001

Department : Everett Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2026

Nature of Work

POLICE OFFICER (Entry-Level)

2025 Rates : $8,234.00 - $10,792.00 (plus benefits)

To be updated once pending contract is approved

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 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

Why work for Everett Police Department?

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 PatrolTraining OfficerMarine Unit Dive TeamK-9 HandlerHostage NegotiatorMajor Crimes DetectiveProperty Crimes DetectiveSchool Resource OfficerGang Resource UnitTactical Unit (SWAT)Bomb TechnicianACT Team MemberRange MasterVideo Forensics DetectiveMotorcycle UnitCommunity Outreach &

Enforcement Team

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

EXAMINATION PROCESS :

FILING OPENS : January 1, 2026

OPEN / CONTINUOUS

A26001

Scores pulled and certified on a weekly basis

The City of Everett provides a consisting of the following :

Benefit eligibility for the employee and eligible dependents begins the first day of the month following the employee's hire date. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Delta Dental and HMA Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee and eligible dependents.

The Police Association offers Voluntary Life Insurance for employee, spouse and children through Aflac. Please contact Molly Spellman for more information on coverage and premiums for this insurance plan. The employee pays the premiums on this benefit.

LEOFF II employees are responsible for Disability Insurance premiums. All LEOFF I and LEOFF II employees must purchase a minimum Life Insurance policy through the Police Association.

It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State .

Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.

A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and / or Dependent Care reimbursement for those expenses not covered by medical insurance.

The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to employees and family members.

Benefits for vacation, sick leave, and holidays are paid in accordance with the labor agreement.