Job posting edited as of April 24th, 2024: Salary information
The above salary now reflects the 2024 COLA of 4.5% per the 2024- 2026 Bothell Police Officer Guild contract.

The Bothell Police Department is looking for qualified Police Officers who embody uncompromising integrity, courage, compassion, leadership and creativity.  Successful candidates will be dedicated professionals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others on a daily basis.  Applicants should have a desire to seek knowledge and a willingness to learn and grow.  We are also looking for individuals who embrace diversity and understand why the inclusion of all races and backgrounds is an important value for our organization and community.

Why Bothell PD?  Working for the Bothell Police Department will allow you to build relationships and make a difference in our community.  You will be proud to join the “Blue” and represent the City of Bothell.  A career as a Bothell Police Officer provides challenge, excitement, variety, teamwork and job satisfaction.  Officers are encouraged to think creatively and “outside the box".  

There are opportunities for lateral movement and training for specialty assignments such as:  ALERT Team (Riot Control), Crime Analysis, Detectives, Field Training Officers, Firearms Instructors and Armorers, Hostage Negotiation Team and Training Instructors, Narcotic K-9 Officer, School Resource Officers, Special Response Team (SWAT), and Traffic and Motors Officer.

Patrol officers get a 3-day weekend every other week!  Patrol officers work fourteen 12-hour shifts, either days or nights, within a 28 day cycle.  

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