Custody Officer - City of Lynnwood

Lynnwood, WA

About the Job

Note: Prior to application with the City of Lynnwood, all candidates must pass the written and physical ability testing processes and have been referred by PublicSafetyTesting.com before becoming eligible to apply to the City of Lynnwood. Entry-Custody candidates must test with PST AND achieve a 70% or better on the PST Written assessment AND pass the physical ability test to be considered for our hiring process.

How to Apply

Entry Police Officer Applicants - the Lynnwood Police Department conducts entry-level testing through PublicSafetyTesting.com. Please visit Public Safety Testing to schedule your test and begin the process.

Our hiring process is as follows:

Physical ability tests (PAT) - Pass or Fail Examination
PST Written Exam - weighted 100%
Top 20 placed on Eligibility List
You will receive an email with a link to apply to our current posting
Criminal background check, psychological assessment, polygraph, and medical assessment
Chief's and/or Command Interview
Basic Law Enforcement Academy through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission

This posting will open again soon for qualified applicants.
Hiring Bonus
Entry level custody officers hired by the Lynnwood Police Department will receive a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) incentive. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid following the start of employment. Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) will be paid upon successful completion of the field training program. Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period.

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the safe care and secure custody of prisoners confined in the Lynnwood City Jail. The employee is also responsible for transporting prisoners to and from court and other jails. The position is located in the Police Department and is under the direct supervision of a Custody Sergeant.

Source : City of Lynnwood