Police Employment

JOIN OUR POLICE TEAM

Start a new career protecting and serving the City of Black Diamond!

Benefits

Benefits include:

  • Find purpose and make a difference
  • Good work/life balance gives you more time with your family
  • High ethical standards and quality of training
  • Offers a variety of pathways for interesting career opportunities
  • Open, progressive work culture that celebrates diversity and individuality
  • Growth inside the city will provide many opportunities for advancement and promotions
  • 2020 - 2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • 2023 - 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement 

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The Black Diamond Police Department conducts ongoing testing. In order to apply, please complete both steps:

Lateral Officers

Looking for a change? Join our team!

Benefits include:

  • Department work culture is supportive and values employees
  • 4/10 patrol shifts
  • Specialty Assignments including; Major Crimes Task Force, Instructors, and Marine patrol.
  • Great schools, good healthcare and high quality of life in Black Diamond
  • Excellent benefits, retirement and higher education opportunities

Additional Information

For more information, Click here for a complete Job Description, or please email Commander Martinez.


How to Apply

The Black Diamond Police Department is accepting applications for the below listed positions:

Entry Level Police Officer Applicants:

  • Review the Job AnnouncementPublicSafetyTesting.com conducts our written and physical agility examinations. Please visit their website and you will be able to fill out your application online and select the testing date, time, and location most convenient for you. If you do not have access to the internet, call toll free 1-866-HIRE-911.

Lateral Police Officer Applicants:

  • Review the Job Announcement. For questions regarding the process, please contact Commander Martinez. To apply for this position, please fill out and submit an Application and Lateral Questionnaire Supplement to the Civil Service Secretary, Brenda L. Martinez at City Hall: 24301 Roberts Drive, PO Box 599, Black Diamond, WA 98010 or via email. Opening date is immediate and will remain open until filled.