Lateral Patrol Officer job in Yelm

The City of Yelm is seeking applications from Lateral Police Officer candidates to fill current and expected vacancies in addition to staffing for rapid growth. The City of Yelm currently employs 15 full-time commissioned officers, 2 full-time administrative staff and 5 Reserve Police Officers. The City of Yelm has a current population of 10,600 residents and is the fastest growing community in Thurston County. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Pay/Benefits:
• Favorable work schedule with multiple consecutive days off
• Extensive opportunities for training in various fields
• $72,029 – $81,082 for contract year 2021
• Opportunities in Detective, SRO, Hostage Negotiator, Crime Prevention, and SWAT
• Assigned Take Home Vehicle
• Longevity Pay after 7 years
• FTO Pay at 5%
• Instructor Premium Pay
• Shift Differential Pay
• Physical Fitness Incentive Pay
• Education Incentive Pay at 2 and 4%
• 11 paid holidays

Closing Date:
• Applications are accepted continuously as the positions will be open until filled.

Requirements:
• Be employed as a full time commissioned officer continuously for 12 consecutive months within the past 24 months.
• Washington State applicants must have completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission BLEA and hold current peace officer certification.
• Applicants from outside Washington must successfully complete the equivalency academy.

Apply:   Applications can be picked up in person at the Yelm Public Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Ave SE, downloaded from www.ci.yelm.wa.us, or emailed to you. Contact Civil Service Examiner Donna McCann at #360-458-5701 or email Donnam@yelmwa.gov for additional questions.