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Lateral / Exceptional Entry Police Officer

DuPont Police Department | DuPont, WA

Posted Date 4/20/2026
Description

DuPont Police Department - DuPont, WA

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

Salary Information: $6,761.30 - $8,297.38 Monthly

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. With strong leadership, the DPD strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance, while still having a fully equipped and well-trained police force that is ready to address our community's public safety needs. Some of our special assignments include: Motor Officer, Metro Cities SWAT, Crisis Negotiator, Training Instructor, and Criminal Investigator.

Come serve with a supportive community that is 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
  • Take-home car program
  • Compressed 4/12 work schedule
  • Specialty Pay for special assignments
  • Patrol Night Shift Differential
  • Educational Incentive

Testing Process:

  • Oral Interview
  • Background Investigation
  • Chief's Interview

Training:

  • Out of state applicants will complete a two-week equivalency academy
  • Lateral officers begin with an accelerated field training program consisting of three phases

Job Requirements:

  • Age 21 at time of appointment
  • High school diploma / GED
  • Free of felony convictions
  • Laterals must have a minimum of two 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 the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) through the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission (CJTC), or another state sanctioned general authority Washington State police academy, or a full authority out-of-state police academy recognized by CJTC for equivalency.
  • Exceptional Entry level candidates must meet the same requirements a a Lateral Police Officer, with the exception of time worked as a certified, general authority police officer (less than 24 months).

Contact Information:

Sergeant Dan Saboe: dan.saboe@dupontwa.gov

Diana Hooft, Administrative Division: diana.hooft@dupontwa.gov

Application Link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dupontwa/jobs/4345139/police-officer-lateral-and-exceptional-entry

Recruiting Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T28BZ72G1FA

Field
Police
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Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Licensing/Credentialing Requirements
BLEA / Certified General Authority Police Officer
Job Type
Lateral Transfer

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