Police Officer (Entry-Level)

Under general supervision, performs the full range of Police work as a sworn officer responsible for maintenance of peace, protection of life and property, and enforcement of federal, state and municipal peace, protection of life and property, and enforcement of federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances; and performs related work as required.

About The Kennewick Police Department

The Kennewick Police Department is a high energy, progressive organization whose motto is, “Committed to Your Safety”. By implementing community oriented policing programs and working with the other city municipal departments our collective vision is, “One Team – One Future.” Our commitment to the citizens who live, work, and play in Kennewick to continue with the work of “Leading the Way.”

We are an agency of 130 employees with an authorized commissioned strength of 108 officers. We have four divisions – the Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigations Division, the Special Services Division, and Administrative Services Division.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City Of Kennewick Is Currently Recruiting To Fill Several Openings. Eligibility/placement On The Eligibility List Will Be Based On The Following

• Successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) offered through Public Safety Testing (PST)
• Passing the Written exam components offered through PST with a 70% or higher score on each exam component.Â
• Visit PublicSafetyTesting.com for more information and to schedule a test.

In Addition, Those Who Successfully Pass The Background Investigation And Command Board And Are Approved To Receive a Conditional Offer Of Employment Will Need To Successfully Complete The Following Pre-employment Exams

• Medical Exam
• Psychological Exam

Kennewick Police Department Physical Abilities Test (KPAT) to include the following:

• Push-ups – Timed test – 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 20
• Sit-ups – Timed test – 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 25
• Squat Thrusts – Timed Test – 3 minutes to complete a minimum of 35

Review the Entry-Level Police Officer Requirements & Testing Process for further details regarding minimum requirements, potential disqualifiers and each step of the hiring process.

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Review the robust benefits package Benefits-Brochure-2025 that the City of Kennewick has to offer.

For more information regarding the Police Department, visit their webpage.

Special Requirements

Minimum age of 21; must be a Citizen of the United States of America or a Lawful Permanent Resident; must possess or be able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License; High School graduate or GED; ability to pass an extensive background, polygraph, physical and psychological examinations and any other special requirements as may be established by the Kennewick Civil Service Commission. Â Ability to successfully complete required training at the Washington State Police Academy.