Lateral Police Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER:

The City of McCleary is taking LATERAL Police applications. The application process will include an oral board and Chief and Mayoral interviews. Successful applicants will undergo polygraph, psychological, medical, and background exams. Applications may be obtained at the City of McCleary, 100 South 3rd St, McCleary, WA 98557. Phone: 360-495-3667. Complete job description is at www.cityofmccleary.com.

• 2026 Salary range: $5,710.93 - $6,948.28 per month DOE.

• Medical, dental, and vision are provided for employee and family with premium partially paid by the City.

• Employees receive sick leave, vacation, plus 110 hours of holiday time per year.

• Education incentive offered 1% for AA, 2% for BA.

• Longevity pay

• Retirement benefits are with the Washington State Public L.E.O.F.F. II.

• Voluntary deferred compensation plan through the Department of Retirement Systems.

All other relevant information will be available with the application packet. LATERAL is defined as: satisfactory completion of WSCJTC-BLEA or equivalent, completion of probationary period and 12 months as a full-time/regular officer out of the last 24 months.

Open application period until filled. Applicants will be contacted for oral board and interviews.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License

• No criminal record and no traffic convictions within the past seven years, except minor traffic infractions.

• Be at least 21

• Must meet physical and health standards set by the McCleary Civil Service Commission and must be a member in good standing or eligible for membership in the Washington State Law Enforcement and Firefighters system.

• Lateral applicants must have been in a State, County, or City municipal law enforcement agency 24 out of the last 36 months and completed a successful probationary period, and have or be able to receive Washington State Certification.

The City of McCleary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. The job description and application may be obtained from the City of McCleary, 100 South 3rd Street, McCleary, WA 98557, or from the City’s website, www.cityofmccleary.com. Send cover letter, resume and completed application to Julie Pope, Clerk-Treasurer at juliep@cityofmccleary.com or mail to the address above. The position is open until filled.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• PERS retirement
• Deferred compensation with a City match of up to 1% of annual salary
• Paid vacation and sick leave

For additional information about the City's benefits, please visit the City's Employment Benefits page:

https://www.cityofmccleary.com/administration/page/employment-benefits

Please refer to the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications, and requirements.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a completed employment application, cover letter, and resume to:

Email: juliep@cityofmccleary.com

Or mail to:
City of McCleary
Attn: Human Resources
100 S. 3rd Street
McCleary, WA 98557

Position Open Until Filled