City of Bremerton
345 6th Street, Suite 600
Bremerton, WA 98337
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Employment

The Bremerton Police Department accepts applications for the listed categories for the position of Police Officer on a continuous basis.

Police Officer - Entry Level - Minimum requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must meet required physical and medical standards and all civil service requirements.
• A valid Washington State drive's license is required. No major traffic convictions in the past three years. No more than two at-fault accidents or minor convictions (or any combination of the two) in the past three years.
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by appointment date.
• Incumbent must successfully complete the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission Academy within one (1) year of hire.

Police Officer - Certified - Minimum requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must possess a current Washington Law Enforcement Training Certification.
• Must meet required physical and medical standards and all civil service requirements.
• A valid Washington State driver's license is required. No major traffic convictions in the past three years. No more than two at-fault accidents or minor convictions (or any combination of the two) in the past three years.
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by appointment date.

Police Officer Lateral - Minimum requirements:

• Must have two (2) years paid law enforcement experience (non-military).

OR

• Must possess a current Washington Law Enforcement Training Certification.
• Must meet required physical and medical standards and all civil service requirements.
• A valid Washington State driver's license is required prior to appointment. No major traffic convictions in the past three years. No more than two at-fault accidents or minor convictions (or any combination of the two) in the past three years.
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by appointment date.

NOTE: Within six (6) months of hire, employee must live no farther than 30 minutes normal response time of City Hall.

For more information on the Application Process, Job Announcement, Benefits Summary, and Veterans Status go to the City of Bremerton Human Resources Department's link.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply through National Testing Network (NTN). NTN will administer the Video-Based Human Relations Test, FrontLine Reading Test, FrontLine Incident Observation and Report Writing Test, Physical Abilities Test (PAT). Contact them directly at 425-423-9922 or visit their website at NationalTestingNetwork.com.

Applicants passing the NTN examinations will be sent a city application. To be considered for the Oral Examination applicants must submit a City application and resume. The top qualifying applicants will be invited to participate in the Oral Examination.