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Olympia Police Department
Salary and hiring-process research
Published salary research
- Published recruit range
- $85,007.52–$89,258.16 / year
- Published officer range
- $94,453.56–$116,942.40 / year
Official job JR980; effective pay date unstated. Comparison uses the recruit-range minimum, not the full officer rate. Confirm your step.
Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗Hiring process
- Confirm recruit, academy-graduate or advanced-entry application
- Obtain the current testing sequence from HR
- Background, polygraph and psychological screening; physical/health standards
Partial information only: JR980 describes appointment levels and screenings, not a complete current test roadmap.
Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗Physical testing
Current events, thresholds and administration details still need confirmation. No agency preset is offered until those are established.
Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗Benefits and incentives
A current itemized benefits comparison is still needed. Ask for health-plan employee costs, retirement contributions, leave and the applicable agreement.
Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗Incentives: confirm current availability
A current signing-bonus amount was not established from JR980. Ask HR about your specific hiring route.
Olympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗Requirements and lateral entry
This profile does not yet establish a complete current eligibility checklist or lateral-entry policy. Age, education, citizenship or work authorization, license requirements and disqualifiers must be confirmed in the current announcement for the position you seek. Missing research does not mean a requirement is waived.
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humanresources@ci.olympia.wa.usOlympia: official Police Officer posting JR980 ↗Preparation focus
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Frequently asked questions
What salary information is available for Olympia Police Department?
Published recruit range: $85,007.52–$89,258.16 / year; Published officer range: $94,453.56–$116,942.40 / year. Official job JR980; effective pay date unstated. Comparison uses the recruit-range minimum, not the full officer rate. Confirm your step.
What hiring process does Olympia Police Department describe?
Confirm recruit, academy-graduate or advanced-entry application. Obtain the current testing sequence from HR. Background, polygraph and psychological screening; physical/health standards. Partial information only: JR980 describes appointment levels and screenings, not a complete current test roadmap.
What physical testing information is available for Olympia Police Department?
Current events, thresholds and administration details still need confirmation. No agency preset is offered until those are established.
What benefits information is available for Olympia Police Department?
A current itemized benefits comparison is still needed. Ask for health-plan employee costs, retirement contributions, leave and the applicable agreement.
Does Olympia Police Department offer hiring incentives?
A current signing-bonus amount was not established from JR980. Ask HR about your specific hiring route.
Is Olympia 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.