About Our Community:
A unique city, Tukwila is one of the most diverse communities in the country, with more than 80 languages spoken in its schools. Tukwila is also home to Southcenter Mall, which is the largest retail mall in the Pacific Northwest. The population of Tukwila is just over 20,000, however, more than 47,000 people work in the City every day and the daytime population increases to over 150,000. The City has 325 full time employees, 90 temporary extra labor and nine labor unions. Tukwila is a full-service city, with its own Police and Fire departments, as well as a robust Public Works department.
For out of state lateral entry candidates that are currently employed as full-time commissioned law enforcement officers, we cover the cost of airfare and lodging to participate in the expedited testing process (Must be currently employed as a fully commissioned law enforcement officer in good standing).
We are currently offering a $25,000.00 Signing Bonus to qualified lateral candidates. Starting salary $85,920 – $96,644 DOE
Testing for lateral entry candidates consists of a prescreen phone interview, written exam, oral board, background investigation, polygraph examination, written and oral psychological exams and a medical exam. The testing is scheduled at your convenience and done during a one-week period.
Applicants who were terminated, resigned in lieu of termination or would otherwise not be considered for rehire at their former department are not eligible to apply.
Applicants who are currently on administrative leave, have pending internal investigations or are not currently working in full-duty status are not eligible to begin the hiring process until which time they have returned to full-duty status with their current department.
Applicants who are on the Brady List or have sustained internal investigations for lying or integrity related issues are ineligible to apply.
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