Oak Harbor Police Department

OAK HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT 860 SE BARRINGTON DRIVE OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON 98277 http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=21 Updated: December 02, 2015

Classification: Entry Level Police Officer

City of Oak Harbor Police Department is currently testing for Entry Level Police Officer for an opening in January 2016

You must meet below testing criteria through National Testing Network (NTN) by December 31, 2015 to be eligible to apply for the position.

 Score of 75% or above in all areas.  Passed the Physical Ability Test (PAT)  Completed Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)

If you meet the above criteria you will be sent a link to our online application through the City of Oak Harbor.

Deadline for testing December 31, 2015.

Salary Information: 2016 Salary; $5,416 - $6,770 per month (DOE)

Benefit Information:  Generous fully paid medical/dental plan for employee, 75% for spouse and children, vision paid in full for employee and dependents  Employer paid $25,000 life insurance  Employer paid Long Term Disability  One day a month each for sick leave, vacation  Ten holidays + one floating holiday  Education Incentive & Longevity Pay  On site wellness gym  Uniforms and equipment provided  Island living at its best!

Contact Information: Kim Andrews Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner [email protected]

Department Information: The Oak Harbor Police Department is dedicated to public safety and service and is committed to its employees. We strive to foster a team environment where everyone works together for the greater good of the community. City Information: Nestled at the water's edge, Oak Harbor sits on the north end of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound area just seven miles south of the majestic Deception Pass Bridge. Easily accessible by bridge or ferry, the town is just two hours north of Seattle and south of Vancouver B.C. but feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban living. With the Olympic mountains on one side and the Cascades on the other, Oak Harbor is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and a host of activities, plenty of public waterfront, a historic downtown featuring charming shops, flavorful local restaurants, and lodging affordable enough to put a Whidbey Island vacation within reach. Vibrant and progressive, proud home of NAS Whidbey, Oak Harbor is bursting with opportunities for businesses, families and individuals. Life here is good and the advantages are hard to miss. People are warm, enthusiastic and genuine. They give generously to the community and are committed to ensuring Oak Harbor is a place you will be glad you visited and you would be proud to do business or call home.

Population: 22,200

Job Requirements

Age: 21 US Citizen: Yes High School Grad/GED: Yes Valid WASHINGTON State Driver's License: Yes Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Education: Entry level candidates must have completed one year of college coursework by time of appointment equal to 45 quarter credits/30 semester hour credits of which 5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits must be in English or Humanities designated courses or a minimum of 2 years demonstrated career experience in the following or closely related areas may be substituted for the educational requirement; all branches of military service, other City, State or Federal law enforcement agencies or related professions in forensics, investigations or criminal justice. (Related experience will be evaluated at the time of application.).

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