Lateral Police Officer - (continuous)

Job Title: LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

Open Date: August 14, 2025

Close Date: Continuous

Salary: $6,161 - $8,024/month plus benefits

View full job posting, including essential duties and responsibilities, and qualifications here, Lateral Police Officer.

INFORMATION FOR ENTRY-LEVEL AND ACADEMY GRADUATE: If you do not qualify as a Lateral Police Officer, but you are interested in a career as a Police Officer with the Ellensburg Police Department, please test through Public Safety Testing, and include Ellensburg Police Department in the agency selection to receive your test scores. Scores are compiled as needed and candidates that select Ellensburg Police Department as an agency to receive their scores will be notified by email at the time applications are being accepted.

RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION:

The City of Ellensburg is accepting applications on a continuous basis for Lateral Police Officers.

Under regular supervision, perform police services in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the Ellensburg Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.

CORE VALUES:

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.