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Job Description

SALARY INFORMATION / PREMIUMS :

• All entry level officers are hired at $7,866 / monthly - Patrol Officer I.
• Promotion to Patrol Officer II occurs when the officer enters the FTO program.
• Patrol Officer II salary range is $8,357-$10,313 / monthly.
• Entry level officers are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus .
• Education Premium of 4% for an Associate Degree or 6% for a Bachelor's or Master's.

Please click on the link below to view our salary table and other hazard and premium pays.

2025 Salary Table

WE'RE HIRING

Renton Police Department

Core Values :

Integrity, Service, Valor, and Professionalism

Rentonwa.gov / policecareers

Please visit Publicsafetytesting.com (PST) to begin the application process. Remember to select Renton when you register on the PST website and prior to taking the written and physical agility test. After successfully completing the written exam and physical agility testing process with Public Safety Testing, you may then apply using the City of Renton online application for this position. Renton PD invites the top candidates based on their written score to interview on a regular basis throughout the year.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. Renton, with a population of 108,800, is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, and the Seattle Seahawks. The Renton Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency with 176 personnel, comprised of 137 commissioned officers and 39 non-commissioned. It is our mission, through collaboration, to provide professional and unbiased law enforcement services to our community. Our officers work diligently, in partnership with the public, to protect life and property, the suppression of crime, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of laws. We fulfill our commitment to the community with pride, while adhering to our core values of : Integrity, Service, Valor, and Professionalism.

JOB SUMMARY :

Perform general duty police work involving the protection of life and property; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; prevention and investigation of crimes and maintenance of order, and positively engage with community members on an assigned shift. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require independent judgment. Contribute to the Department and City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

SUPERVISION :

Reports To : Police Sergeant

Supervises : None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

Polygraph examination.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Accommodation -

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact kritter @rentonwa.gov

at least 2 days prior to the need.

AUTOMATIC AND POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS FOR POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER

Body Decorations

Tattoos on the neck and / or face

Driving

Two or more at fault collisions within the last 3 years

3 or more moving violations within the last 3 years

Drug Use

Use of marijuana in the last 12 month

Criminal History

Any adult felony conviction

Adult misdemeanor convictions

Employment

Dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces

Having been involuntarily dismissed (for any reason other than lay-off) from three or more employers as an adult.

Financial

Credit history checks will be conducted. Unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

TESTING PROCESS :

Those individuals who have passed both the written and physical agility tests will have their information forwarded to the City of Renton by Public Safety Testing. A 70% on the written exam is required to move forward in the process. An oral board interview may be scheduled for the top candidates. Candidates must obtain an 70% passing score in the oral board to be placed on the Eligibility List. (Candidates that do not pass the oral board are eligible to re-test 90 days from the previous oral board date.) A combined (interview weighted at 70% and the written test weighted at 30%) minimum score of 70% is required for placement on the eligibility list. Veterans and Language Preference Points are awarded to eligible candidates who make the request and include the proper qualifying documentation after successfully passing an interview.

Please note : PST allows you to apply for a testing fee waiver and you must show proof of a verifiable financial hardship. Once they receive your completed testing fee waiver form, they will evaluate it and respond to you as soon as possible. Please submit this form at least two weeks prior to your desired test date. The waiver form may be found by clicking here : https : / / www.publicsafetytesting.com / information-center / candidate-faqs / .

Selection Procedure

Communication from the City of Renton :

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. Texting notifications are available. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and / or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.