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Entry-Level Police Officer

City of Camas WA
Camas, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Police Officer position at City of Camas WA?

The mission for every member of the Camas Police Department is to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling of security, safety, and quality services to members of our community.

The City of Camas has a population of approximately 27,000. The Camas Police Department currently has 33 commissioned officers. Some specialty assignments include: Detectives, School Resource Officer and Field Training Officer.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Finalists will undergo an extensive background check, drug screen, physical and psychological screening prior to final hire.

Financial Incentives Added To Base Pay Include

  • $10k hiring bonus (upon hire and completion of probation/FTO)
  • Matching deferred compensation
  • 1-3% education Incentive
  • 1% departmental accreditation pay
  • 4.5%-6.5% Master Patrol Officer pay after 6 years
  • 148 annual holiday hours
  • 10.6 hour shifts with 4 and 5 day weekends
  • Plus $10,000 hiring bonus (awarded over time)

Click here to review a benefit flyer posted on the Camas Police Department’s Facebook page.

Camas Police Department uses Public Safety Testing for Entry Level Police Officer hiring. If you are interested in working for us, please apply here: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/

Camas will pull a candidate list from Public Safety Testing on December 29th.

Oral boards will take place the week of January 12th.

Salary : $10,000

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