Police Sergeant
Steilacoom Police Sergeant
Examination Announcement
(Open Competitive)
(Open to qualifying internal/external Police Officers)
Are you interested in becoming a first-line supervisor? If you are within six (6) months of achieving a minimum of five (5) years of current experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in a city, county, or state police agency, we would welcome your application to test for the position of Police Sergeant. There is currently one (1) position open.
Wages $51.48 - $60.26/Hour (2025 Pay Plan)
Date Posted: December 5, 2026
Closing Date: Ongoing review will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The testing schedule will be communicated to applicants at that time.
Basic Function:
Plans, organizes, directs, supervises, coordinates, and performs police, and emergency functions related to
crime prevention, public education, and training. Manages and directs activities on assigned shift, at an
incident scene, or on special assignment. The incumbent reports directly to the Public Safety Director (Police
Chief).
Minimum Qualifications:
(unless otherwise noted, applicants must meet minimum qualifications at time of application submission)
- High school diploma / GED equivalent.
- Be within six (6) months of achieving five (5) years of cumulative experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in a city, county, or state police agency. Law enforcement certification must be valid at the time of application/appointment.
- Successful completion of, and certification from, the Washington Basic Law Enforcement Academy (or equivalency academy).
Physical Requirments:
This classification requires a variety of physical activities of varying degrees based on various work circumstances. Required physical activities during non-emergency and emergency situations include walking, standing, sitting, digital dexterity, talking, hearing, and seeing. It also includes running, jumping, balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, dragging, throwing, pushing/pulling both objects and people. The incumbent must have the ability to perform strenuous physical activity during emergencies, training/station maintenance, and for prolonged periods. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds and infrequently more with assistance. The employee must be able to safely drive a vehicle, accurately discharge a firearm, and be able to distinguish electronic, mechanical, human sounds, and/or operate required equipment in a safe/lawful manner for the protection/safety of the public, self, and other employees.
Working Conditions:
The incumbent will be inside a building/vehicle 75/80 percent of the day, and outside 20 to 25 percent of
the time. The incumbent will seldom be exposed to extreme heat or cold and frequently exposed to
wet/humid weather. The incumbent will have frequent exposure to loud/sustained noise/vibrations such
as, but not limited to, monitoring three or more radio channels, sirens, horns, and weapon discharges. The
incumbent will be exposed to medical hazards such as, but not limited to, blood and air-borne pathogens
when responding to traffic accidents and various residences. The incumbent will be exposed to atmospheric
hazards such as, but not limited to smoke, fires, industrial hazards, and chemicals. The incumbent may be
exposed to physical/verbal circumstances requiring exercise of considerable self-control. The incumbent may
be exposed to physical hazards/life threatening situations. Since the employee takes physical custody of
persons, there is a chance of physical contact and confrontation. On occasion, the employee may become
vulnerable to personal injury.
Terms of Employment:
This is a full-time position offering associated benefits. The incumbent may respond to after-hour
emergencies. The incumbent may elect to be a member of the Public Safety bargaining unit (pending new
representation). The successful candidate must complete a trial period in the position.
Benefits:
Washington state LEOFF retirement, medical (incl. employee assistance program / EAP), dental, vision,
disability, life, vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, longevity, and optional deferred compensation and
supplemental insurance plans (employee funded).
Application Process:
A Town of Steilacoom Police Sergeant Application is required. Fillable applications are available online at https://townofsteilacoom.org/234/Employment under ‘Quick Links.’
Ongoing review will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Only completed and signed applications will be accepted. All applications must be accompanied by a resume and law enforcement certificate to participate in the examination process.
Submit the required materials in one of the following ways:
Mail: Fax: Email:
Town of Steilacoom (253) 588-5151 [email protected]
Attn: Human Resources
2301 Worthington Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
Examination Process:
In order to be placed on an eligibility list, candidates must successfully complete:
- Written Examination – a grade of 70% is considered passing
- Multi-component Examination – a grade of 70% is considered passing
- Chief’s Interview – Pass / Fail
Failure of any component will disqualify the applicant from continuing in the process. Passing scores on the written examination and the multi-component examination will convert to a composite score and be ranked to determine register placement.
Finalists from the register must pass a physical ability test (PAT), background investigation, polygraph,
medical and psychological examinations in accordance with Steilacoom Civil Service Rule 6.20. Under this
rule, failure to pass any part of the selection process will keep/remove an applicant from the register.
The testing schedule, to include date/time/location, will be communicated to applicants once the Town has a sufficient number of applications to test for the position of Police Sergeant.
The Town of Steilacoom is an equal opportunity employer.
