Police Officer

City of Oak Harbor • Full-time • Oak Harbor, Washington, United States • $5.76k - $9.01k / month • 1d ago

Police Officer — Entry Level, Exceptional Hire & Lateral City of Oak Harbor | Full-Time | On-Site | Closes September 30, 2026

✅ Before You Apply

Must be at least 21 years of age
U.S. citizen with high school diploma or GED required
Valid Washington State driver's license required at time of appointment
Must pass background investigation, polygraph, medical exam, drug screen and psychological evaluation
Entry Level: Must complete testing through Public Safety Testing (PST) with 70%+ written exam score and pass physical ability test before applying
Lateral Entry: Minimum 12 months continuous full-time commissioned law enforcement service post-academy required
Exceptional Entry: Must have graduated from BLEA or equivalent accredited academy
Do NOT apply until you have completed PST testing and added scores to OHPD list

⭐ What's In It For You

Salary: $5,764–$9,007/month
3/12 rotating schedule — days and nights rotating every two months
Detectives work 4/10 schedule
Education and longevity pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Internal bi-monthly training program
Opportunities in patrol, detectives, K-9, community services and more
Strong cooperative relationship with NAS Whidbey Island

About the Role The Oak Harbor Police Department is an accredited agency looking for Police Officers at entry, exceptional and lateral levels. You'll respond to calls for service, conduct investigations, process crime scenes, make arrests, patrol by vehicle, bicycle or foot, enforce laws and interact with the community using good judgment and de-escalation skills. A career with serious responsibility and real community impact in one of Washington's most distinctive coastal cities.

How to Apply Click "Apply for this job" for more information and to apply. Entry level applicants must complete Public Safety Testing before applying — visit publicsafetytesting.com. Contact Civil Service Secretary Macalle Finkle at mfinkle@oakharbor.org or 360-279-4504 with questions.

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