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Police Officer

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DuPont Police Department

DuPont, WA (In Person)

$90,352 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 13 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/17/2026

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Job Description

Police Officer DuPont Police Department 1780 Civic Drive, DuPont, WA 98327 $81,135
  • $99,568 a year
  • Full-time $81,135
  • $99,568 a year
Full-time Job Title:
Lateral /
Exceptional Entry Police Officer Location:
DuPont Police Department•
DuPont, Washington Application Deadline:
December 31, 2026
Salary:
$81,135.60
  • $99,568.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
At the DuPont Police Department, we take pride in our core values
  • Duty, Professionalism, and Dedication (DPD).
DPD offers a progressive, career-oriented police agency that provides an ethical and supportive working environment for every team member. We believe that wearing the badge doesn't mean you stop learning. With strong leadership that utilizes a Socratic approach—asking questions, training relentlessly, and leading with humility—the DPD strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance while still having a fully equipped and well-trained police force ready to address our community's public safety needs.
OUT-OF-STATE LATERALS & EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY WELCOME
Thinking of relocating to the Pacific Northwest? Our leadership team intimately understands the out-of-state transition process and what it takes to navigate a new state's certification. We provide full guidance and support for out-of-state laterals attending the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) Equivalency Academy, ensuring your transition into our department is smooth from day one.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Come serve with a supportive community located in the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of the world! Just fifteen minutes north of Olympia, our community is adjacent to the west coast's largest military installation, Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
BENEFITS
Lateral Officer starting pay is based on experience Sick leave
  • 72 hours annually (6 hours per pay period) Vacation (96-172 hours, based on years of service) Holiday Pay (132 holiday leave hours annually) Medical/Dental/Vision
LEOFF II
Washington State Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional participation) Take-home car program Compressed 4/12 work schedule Specialty pay for special assignments Patrol Night Shift Differential Educational Incentive (Higher education is heavily encouraged and supported)
TESTING PROCESS & TRAINING
Testing:
Oral Interview, Background Investigation, Chief's Interview Training (Out-of-State): Out of state applicants will complete a two-week Equivalency Academy. Training (Lateral): Lateral officers begin with an accelerated Field Training program consisting of three phases.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Age:
21 years of age at time of appointment
Education:
High School Diploma /
GED Background:
Free of felony convictions
Lateral Experience:
Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a police officer, and have worked as such at least 24 months within the last 36 months serving in a City, County, or State police agency and must have graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), or another state sanctioned general authority Washington State police academy (pursuant to RCW), or a full authority out-of-state police academy recognized by CJTC for equivalency.
Exceptional Entry:
If you do not meet the in-service requirements of a Lateral Police Officer, we also have Exceptional Entry Level positions. Exceptional Entry Level candidates must meet the same requirements as a Lateral Police Officer, with the exception of time worked as a certified, general authority police officer (less than 24 months).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Diana Hooft, Administrative Division diana.hooft@dupontwa.gov 1780 Civic Drive, Suite 100 DuPont, WA 98327 (253) 912-5220
Pay:
$81,135.00
  • $99,568.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person