Police Officer (Entry and Lateral)

KPD IS HIRING!  Now is a great time as we are looking to get 10 candidates into the August Pasco Regional Academy.  Apply now!

KPD is looking for common sense, reasonable, problem solvers who want to be part of the community!  Join a police department where officer support is a priority and your career pathways are abundant.  Instead of finding a job, find somewhere you BELONG!  You may be asking yourself, “Is KPD right for me?”  The answer is "Yes You! Yes Now!"  Start your rewarding career as a Police Officer in a city on the rise!

Check out our employment page for more details!

Entry level officers qualificaions and testing process

Lateral Officer qualifications and tesiting process

Benefits Brochure - 2025

Unique KPD benefits:

• Significant Officer Wellness program including one on one mentorship from former special forces operators. 
• 80 hours of annual leave as a bonus for Lateral Officers. 
• Amazing support from the KPD Foundation including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu passes and officer discretion to help those in need through the community care fund. 
• $1600 a year uniform allowance.
• 12 hour shifts.
• 5% city contribution toward 457 retirement plan on top of state LEOFF 2 retirement.