Career guide · Washington
How to Become a Female Police Officer in Washington
9 active openings· pay $118k–$154k/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
120
Avg. days to hire
4,000
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
9 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Police Officer - Lateral
Police - Patrol Operations · City Hall, WA
Police Officer - Entry Level
Police - Patrol Operations · City Hall, WA
Deputy Sheriff - Entry/Exceptional - Civil Service
Sheriff · United States, WA
Police Officer LATERAL (Experienced Officers)
Seattle Police Department - Uniform Civil Service · Various - Seattle area, WA
Police Officer ENTRY-LEVEL
Seattle Police Department - Uniform Civil Service · Various - Seattle area, WA
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral - Civil Service
Sheriff · United States, WA
Police Officer (Entry-Level)
Police Department · Police Department City of Kennewick, WA
DEPUTY SHERIFF 1
Office of the County Sheriff · Depends upon position - Kitsap County, WA
DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL CANDIDATES - $15,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE!!
Office of the County Sheriff · Depends upon position - Kitsap County, WA
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