Police Officer - Entry Level

Salary : $7,302.00 Monthly

Location : Marysville, WA

Job Type : Full-time regular

Job Number : 00887

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2026

Position Summary

Marysville is currently hiring for Police Officers!

Prior to applying, all applicants must have :

• COMPLETED and PASSED the written and physical testing with Public Safety Testing and selected Marysville, WA Police Department Website :

Overview of Hiring Process

Recruit Salary : $7,089 / month

Salary following successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Academy : $7,878 / month

The purpose of this position is to protect life and property, prevent and suppress crime, apprehend criminals, and enforce laws and ordinances. Work normally involves patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, resolving complaints, and report writing duties. The City is strongly oriented toward proactive crime prevention activities and supports community based law enforcement practices.

Examples of Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience :

Education and Training :

Other Qualifications :

Licenses or Certificates :

Work Environment

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; run; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift 25 to 75 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and / or move 75 - 100 pounds rarely or in emergency situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, night vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in an office and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. The employee sometimes works in or near moving traffic and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals, or vicious or otherwise dangerous animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.

Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.

(Note : Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits)

Insurance Benefits :

Investment and Retirement Programs :

Voluntary Benefits :

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Are you at least 20 1 / 2 years of age?

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate?

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Have you been convicted of an adult felony offense?

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Are you a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident?

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Do you possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver's License?

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Have you ever served in the Military services of the United States?

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If you have served in the Military, do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference?If yes, you MUST attach a copy of your DD Form 214 Member Copy 4, NGB form 22, or their equivalent, or successor discharge paperwork that characterizes your service as honorable. (Note : General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions does not qualify.)

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please certify the following (check all that apply) :

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If you are claiming Veterans Preference points, please select one of the following :

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OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING : Briefly list other related experience and training you have received, including any positions you have held as a reserve or provisional police officer and / or military service (include dates of service, name of law enforcement agency / military branch, location, title / rank, and training).

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Have you completed and passed the written and physical testing with Public Safety Testing, and selected the City of Marysville, WA?

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If yes, please list date(s) of Public Safety Testing.

Required Question