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Email: [email protected]
Call: 425-275-4615
Commander Josh McClure
Today: Not currently evaluating candidates
Authorized Positions: 71
Lateral, Entry, and Academy Certified are welcome!
The City of Edmonds and our 42,000 residents are at the center of a metropolitan area with a population of nearly 157,000. We are located just off Interstate 5 and three miles north of Seattle; Edmonds shares the dynamics and challenges of a large city but is still recognized as one of the safest communities in the region. With scenic views of the Olympic Mountains, Edmonds offers Puget Sound access and a family-friendly downtown.
Learn more about our city here: City of Edmonds, WA
Ride-a-longs are reserved for residents of the city or applicants who have been invited in for an interview.
Why the Edmonds Police Department?
- A great community to Live AND Work in
- A fun, welcoming, and rewarding atmosphere
- Outstanding community support
- Ongoing Training & professional development opportunities
- Numerous Assignment Opportunities (K9, Traffic, SWAT, ALERT, etc.)
- On Duty Work out time and In-house fitness center
- Free Gym Membership (Harbor Square Athletics Club)
- Contemporary uniform options, well-maintained vehicles, and state-of-the-art equipment
- City contributing MEBT retirement (6.2%), Deferred Compensation (4%), and VEBA & FSA Medical accounts.
- 12-hour 4-On/4-Off Patrol shifts
- In addition to your regular days off, Officers receive 264 hours (Holiday & Kelly time) of guaranteed time off each year without using Vacation or Sick leave! OR, sell up 63% of that time back each year (between $6k-$8k) and still have 94 hours (or two work weeks) off!
Excellent Pay & Benefits!
Starting Salaries:
- Top Step Officer- $124K + Applicable Incentives
- 100% of Medical Premiums are paid for Employees (90% for Dependents)
Incentive Benefits Include:
- Education
- Associates Degree or 90 Credit Hours = 2%
- Some College (135+ Credit Hours) = 4%
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher = 6%
- Specialties
- Detectives = 4%
- K9 = 3%
- Motors = 3%
- Narcotics = 3%
- Street Crimes = 4%
- Plus many more ancillary assignments
- Longevity (Increasing Percentages over time)
- 5 Years = 3%
- 10 Years = 5%
- 15 Years = 7%
- 20 Years = 9%
The City of Edmonds is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants must be twenty-one (21) years old at the time of appointment and a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States; have a high school diploma or equivalent; valid Washington State Vehicle Operator's license with no pending risk of loss; have ability to read and write the English language. Applicants must have maintained sufficient physical agility to be able to perform the usual and regular duty assignments of a police officer.
Effective 1/19/23, Entry Level candidates will initially be ranked based on 100 percent of the written examination score. The City of Edmonds applies Veterans Scoring Criteria to prospective candidates after a PHS review, an invitation to submit a City of Edmonds application, and a Veterans’ Scoring Declaration.