



Employment Opportunities
The City of Ritzville is currently hiring for the following positions.
RITZVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The City of Ritzville Police Department is currently accepting applications for two positions.
Position Opening
Lateral Police Officer
Date Posted 7-12-23
The City of Ritzville Civil Service Commission is currently accepting Lateral Police Officer applications.
Applications may be requested from Karen Hickey, Commission Secretary at karen.hickey@ritzville-wa.us or by mailing a request for application to 209 N. Adams, Ritzville, Wa. 99169. Phone 509-509- 1313.
Applications will be accepted until position(s) are filled.
This is a full-time police officer position in the City of Ritzville. Successful applicant will be required to live within 5 miles of the City of Ritzville to meet emergency response requirements while on call. The department currently has 4 full time positions and will be adding one full time position. Applicants are required to hold a current police officer certification with the State of Washington or be able to successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission challenge academy within a prescribed time after being hired.
All applicants will be required to pass a full background check including but not limited to a polygraph, psychological, and a medical exam before being hired.
Compensation package includes sick leave, annual leave, and holiday leave, holiday pay, and on call pay in addition to monthly salary. Each officer will be assigned a take home vehicle and work rotating shifts. All equipment will be provided by the City.
Questions may be directed to the Commission Secretary or Chief McCormick at 509-660-7625
Position Opening
Entry Level Police Officer
Date Posted 7-12-23
The City of Ritzville Civil Service Commission is currently accepting Entry Level Police Officer applications.
Applications may be requested from Karen Hickey, Commission Secretary at karen.hickey@ritzville-wa.us or by mailing a request for application to 209 N. Adams, Ritzville, Wa. 99169. Phone 509-509- 1313.
Applications will be accepted until position(s) are filled.
This is a full-time police officer position in the City of Ritzville. Successful applicant will be required to live within 5 miles of the City of Ritzville to meet emergency response requirements while on call. The department currently has 4 full time positions and will be replacing one full time position. Applicants are required to successfully complete the Basic Academy at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission within a prescribed time after being hired.
All applicants will be required to pass a full background check including but not limited to a polygraph, psychological, and a medical exam before being hired, and meet all the requirements of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Compensation package includes sick leave, annual leave, and holiday leave, holiday pay, and on call pay in addition to monthly salary. Each officer will be assigned a take home vehicle and work rotating shifts. All equipment will be provided by the City.
Questions may be directed to the Commission Secretary or Chief McCormick at 509-660-7625