Job Information

MONROE, CITY OF
818 W. MAIN ST.
MONROE, WASHINGTON 98272
(360)794-6300
http://www.monroewa.gov/index.aspx?NID=68

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Updated: January 02, 2025

Classification: Entry-Level Police Officer

The Monroe Police Department is establishing a Civil Service List for entry level hires

Salary Information:
2025 Pre-Academy - $89,712 - $91,711 (annual)
2025 Post Academy - $$89,712 - $117,108 (annual)

Benefit Information:
LEOFF II state retirement plan
Vacation / Sick Leave
Excellent health, dental, vision and prescription drug program
On-Site Wellness Center (Gym), on duty use
Police Officers Guild
Uniform / Equipment Provided
Optional Deferred Compensation with City "match" of 3%
Specialty Pay: K9, SWAT, Range Master, EVOC, Motors, Drug Recognition Expert, Accident Reconstructionist, Less Lethal Instructor, Defensive Tactics, Community Outreach, Foreign Language, Investigations, and SRO

Education Pay: AA Degree (2.5%), BA/BS (5%), MA (7%)

Longevity Pay: 5 Years (1%), 10 Years (3%), 15 years (5%), 20 years (7%)

Applicant Contact Person:
Commander Paul Ryan
360-863-4579
pryan@monroewa.gov

Department Overview:
The Monroe Police Department is committed to serving the community with professionalism, respect, integrity dedication, and excellence. We believe in hiring individuals who demonstrate responsibility, a strong work ethic, common sense, and strong decision-making skills. A career with the Monroe Police Department can be very rewarding and satisfying as you have the opportunity to make a difference by applying sound concepts to the solution of real-life problems.

We are community-focused serving a diverse population of 20,000+.

We are multi-talented in the traditional law enforcement and community services we provide.

We are responsive and respectful of those who need our assistance.

We are fortunate to have strong city leadership that supports our work.

City/County/Area Information:
Monroe is a lively and active community of 20,000+ residents located on the Skykomish River at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains just 30 minutes northeast of Seattle and 15 minutes southeast of Everett and the I-5 corridor. The city is shifting from a small rural community into a diverse, inclusive, and thriving city of regional significance. Residents benefit from quality schools, top-notch parks, and quick access to urban amenities and outdoor activities. Monroe has a vibrant Hispanic community, historic business district, and a strong regional retail and commercial industry serving the greater Skykomish Valley in southeast Snohomish County.

Job Requirements

Age:
21 at time of hire.

Citizenship Required:
Yes or a lawful permanent resident at the time of examination. Must establish residency within 30 miles of the City of Monroe by the end of the probation period

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Automatic Disqualifiers:
A conviction of Driving While Intoxicated (D.U.I) within the last five years or two or more D.U.I. convictions ever. A diversion of similar action (First Degree Negligent Driving) will be considered to be the same as a D.U.I. conviction. Two or more driver’s license revocations and/or suspensions for driving violations, point accumulation, or failure to appear to pay fine. A traffic history that shows a continuing and/or recent pattern of poor decision-making.

Drug Use:
Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past year.
Legal or illegal use of marijuana/hashish within the past year.
Illegal use of opiates/narcotics (heroin, morphine, etc.) or abuse of prescribed opiates/narcotics.
Illegal use of amphetamines/methamphetamines.
Illegal use of cocaine over five times regardless of time frame, or a) any use of crack cocaine one time; b) any use of free based cocaine , or c) any illegal injection of cocaine.
Hallucinogen (mushrooms, LSD, PCP, etc.) no more than one time, and no uses within the past ten years.
Illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Illegal use of non-prescribed oral or injectable steroids over five sequences/cycles within the last two years.
Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.

Criminal Activity:
As an adult, any conviction of a felony offense, or conviction of a gross misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. (Juvenile offenses will be carefully reviewed).
Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity. Conviction of domestic violence.
Unlawful sexual misconduct.

Employment :
One or more terminations. (Leaving an employer in lieu of termination will be carefully reviewed).
Dishonorable discharge from the United States armed forces.
Work history showing a pattern of unexcused absences. (Discipline and/or discharges will be carefully reviewed).

Financial :
Failure to pay income tax or child support. Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed. Pattern of excessive gambling.

Other:
Found to have lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Falsified any part of the application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during the hiring process.
Unprofessional or offensive tattoo or brand, regardless of its location (i.e., depictions of nudity or violence; sexually explicit or vulgar art, words, phrases, or profane language, symbols likely to incite a strong negative reaction in any group, initials or acronyms that represent criminal or historically oppressive organizations).
Previous revocation or denial of Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) certified status or suspension of current CJTC certified status.

Other:
Found to have lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Falsified any part of the application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during the hiring process.
Unprofessional or offensive tattoo or brand, regardless of its location (i.e., depictions of nudity or violence; sexually explicit or vulgar art, words, phrases, or profane language, symbols likely to incite a strong negative reaction in any group, initials or acronyms that represent criminal or historically oppressive organizations).
Previous revocation or denial of Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) certified status or suspension of current CJTC certified status.
This list is not all-inclusive and is intended to serve only as a general guideline. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis, as appropriate.

Additional:
Applicants are cautioned that government clearances or success in other police agency selection processes are no guarantee of success in the Monroe Police Department hiring process. All candidates must successfully pass a department background process that includes, but is not limited to a polygraph, psychological, and medical examination.

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