City / town police · Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood Police Department

Salary and hiring-process research

Information last reviewed 2026-09-09. This is an existing research date, not a new verification pass.

Published salary research

Current pay needs confirmation. The recruiting site's entry-job link led to a closed 2023 posting; undated site figures are withheld.

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Hiring process

  1. Application and PST written/PAT
  2. Eligibility list and oral board
  3. Chief panel and background
  4. Polygraph, psychological and medical assessments

Public overview, not a current vacancy announcement. Confirm the active recruitment's order, deadlines and scoring rules.

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Physical testing

Recruiting directs entry applicants to PST written and physical testing. Confirm the current notice and any additional agency requirements.

Lakewood, WA: recruiting ↗

Benefits and incentives

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Incentives: confirm current availability

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Requirements and lateral entry

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Recruiting contact

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Frequently asked questions

What salary information is available for Lakewood Police Department?

. Current pay needs confirmation. The recruiting site's entry-job link led to a closed 2023 posting; undated site figures are withheld.

What hiring process does Lakewood Police Department describe?

Application and PST written/PAT. Eligibility list and oral board. Chief panel and background. Polygraph, psychological and medical assessments. Public overview, not a current vacancy announcement. Confirm the active recruitment's order, deadlines and scoring rules.

What physical testing information is available for Lakewood Police Department?

Recruiting directs entry applicants to PST written and physical testing. Confirm the current notice and any additional agency requirements.

What benefits information is available for Lakewood Police Department?

Request the current bargaining agreement and benefits sheet; older recruiting copy is not a reliable total-compensation estimate.

Does Lakewood Police Department offer hiring incentives?

Current bonus and eligibility not verified. Request the latest written offer terms from recruiting.

Is Lakewood Police Department accepting applications now?

This profile does not establish whether applications are currently open or closed. Research was last reviewed 2026-09-09; confirm current vacancies and deadlines with the employer using the official sources above.