Entry Police Officer - City of Lynnwood

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 Police 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: 

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

This posting will open again soon for qualified applicants.

Hiring Bonus
Entry level police officers hired by the Lynnwood Police Department will receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000) incentive.  Three thousand dollars ($3,000) will be paid following the start of employment.  One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be paid upon successful achievement of solo status.  One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period.  

The incumbent of this position is responsible for general duty police work which includes the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and for maintaining and enforcing law and order.  The position is located in the Lynnwood Police Department and is under the direct supervision of the shift duty sergeant.

Job Location and Equipment Utilized:
Work is normally performed in an indoor and outdoor work environment, subject to seasonal heat and cold, temperature changes or extreme weather conditions, regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors, working evening and variable hours, shift work, emergency call-out, and driving a vehicle to conduct work. Exposure to possible fights and confrontations, contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals, fumes from vehicle and equipment operation, explosives, and contact with blood and body fluids.  Also requires operation of a vehicle, including during adverse weather conditions.