Job Description
Police Officer The City of Lynnwood is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This posting will open again soon for qualified applicants. Salary: $49.18 - $59.58 Hourly Location: Lynnwood, WA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Benefitted FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: POL Hiring Bonus: Entry level police officers hired by the Lynnwood Police Department will receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000) incentive. Three thousand dollars ($3,000) will be paid upon successful completion of the departments pre-academy Physical Ability Test (PAT). One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be paid upon successful achievement of solo status. One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period. Job Location and Equipment Utilized: Work is normally performed in an indoor and outdoor work environment, subject to seasonal heat and cold, temperature changes or extreme weather conditions, regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors, working evening and variable hours, shift work, emergency call-out, and driving a vehicle to conduct work. Exposure to possible fights and confrontations, contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals, fumes from vehicle and equipment operation, explosives, and contact with blood and body fluids. Also requires operation of a vehicle, including during adverse weather conditions. The incumbent of this position is responsible for general duty police work which includes the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and for maintaining and enforcing law and order. The position is located in the Lynnwood Police Department and is under the direct supervision of the shift duty sergeant. Police Officer Salary (2026 Base Wages) Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4 - Step 5 Hourly Rate - $51.1436 - $55.5051 - $57.7599 - $60.1059 - $61.9622 Per Pay Period - $4,091.49 - $4,440.41 - $4,620.79 - $4,808.47 - $4,956.98 </