Career guide · Washington
How to Become a Female Police Officer in Washington
39 active openings· pay $56k–$129k/yr· ~120-day hiring timeline
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See exactly where you stand against Police PAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Police Officer readiness assessmentWashington Police Officer requirements
The core documents and certifications most Washington departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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The Washington hiring process
Insight from tracked Washington departments like Seattle Police Department.
high
Competitiveness
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Avg. days to hire
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Est. applicants
Where Washington candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for Washington departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open police officer jobs in Washington
39 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Issaquah · Issaquah, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Bonney Lake, WA · Bonney Lake, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Renton · Renton, WA
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Mukilteo · Mukilteo, WA
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Sumner, WA · Sumner, WA
Police Officer - Lateral
City of Bremerton · Bremerton, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Port Townsend · Port Townsend, WA
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Arlington, WA · Arlington, WA
Lateral Police Officer
City of Tukwila, WA · Seattle, WA
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Lake Stevens, WA · Lake Stevens, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Issaquah, WA · Issaquah, WA
Police Officer (BLEA Certified)
City of Bellingham · Bellingham, WA
Police Officer (Entry Level)
City of Anacortes · Anacortes, WA
Entry-Level Police Officer Recruit - Serve & Protect
Tacoma Police Department · Tacoma, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Bainbridge Island · Bainbridge Island, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Bothell · Bothell, WA
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Sumner, Washington · Sumner, WA
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Vancouver · Vancouver, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Renton, WA · Renton, WA
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Auburn, WA · Auburn, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
City of Bremerton · Bremerton, WA
Entry Police Officer
City of Lynnwood, WA · Lynnwood, WA
Police Officer Recruit
City of Bellingham · Bellingham, WA
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Mercer Island · Mercer Island, WA
Lateral Deputy Sheriff
King County · Seattle, WA
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