Police Officer - Entry - City of Des Moines Washington

Police Officer Entry Level

The City of Des Moines, Washington, is seeking applications from Police Officer candidates for immediate openings. For Entry-level Police Officer, only applicants who have (1) completed testing through Public Safety Testing AND (2) been invited by the Des Moines Civil Service Office may apply using the City's website.

2018 Base Annual Salary: $62,400 to $98,892 (MPO $87,096 to $98,892)

Hiring Bonus: 40 hours of vacation upon hire

To Apply: Go to https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/.

• You must complete the Public Safety Testing initial application and select the testing date, time and location most convenient for you. You may also contact Public Safety Testing directly at 1-866-HIRE-911.
• Only applicants who have (1) completed testing through Public Safety Testing AND (2) been invited by the Des Moines Civil Service Office may apply using the City's website.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possession of valid Washington State Driver's License by the time of appointment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Pursuant to RCW 41.12.070, must be a United States citizen who can read and write the English language.
• See the job announcement at desmoineswa.applicantpro.com/jobs/ for other requirements.

Insurance Coverage and Retirement: The City provides an attractive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance at 150% of annual salary, long term disability insurance, survivor income benefit insurance, Washington State LEOFF retirement, plus a 401(a) Social Security replacement plan. See Benefits Summary at http://www.desmoineswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1966.

EOE: The City of Des Moines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.