Entry-Level Police Officer

Salary : $7,678.00 - $9,404.00 Monthly
Location : City of Camas, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Police
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/29/2025 12:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: CPOA

Job Description
The mission for every member of the Camas Police Department is to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling of security, safety, and quality services to members of our community.

The City of Camas has a population of approximately 27,000. The Camas Police Department currently has 33 commissioned officers. Some specialty assignments include: Detectives, School Resource Officer and Field Training Officer.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Finalists will undergo an extensive background check, drug screen, physical and psychological screening prior to final hire.

Supplemental Information
Financial incentives added to base pay include:

• $10k hiring bonus (upon hire and completion of probation/FTO)
• Matching deferred compensation
• 1-3% education Incentive
• 1% departmental accreditation pay
• 4.5%-6.5% Master Patrol Officer pay after 6 years
• 148 annual holiday hours
• 10.6 hour shifts with 4 and 5 day weekends
• Plus $10,000 hiring bonus (awarded over time)

Click to review a benefit flyer posted on the Camas Police Department's Facebook page.

Camas Police Department uses Public Safety Testing for Entry Level Police Officer hiring. If you are interested in working for us, please apply here:
Camas will pull a candidate list from Public Safety Testing on December 29th.

Oral boards will take place the week of January 12th.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes family and domestic partner benefits such as medical, dental, and vision to full-time and part-time employees. Part-time employees that elect medical will pay a prorated premium amount. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued leave.

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