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Please visit  Publicsafetytesting.com  to begin the application process.  You may only apply using the City of Fife online application for this position  after  successfully completing the written exam and physical agility testing process with Public Safety Testing and selecting the City of Fife to view scores. We are recruiting for multiple vacancies. 2023 Pay Range: $6,813.56 - $8,921.25 per month plus potential for education premiums. Fife Officers have opportunity to receive additional pay such as shift differential, premium pay and longevity pay. Additionally, Fife offers matching contributions up to $200.00 per month for Deferred Compensation.  See collective bargaining agreement on our city website for additional information.   The City utilizes a continuous testing process for entry level Police Officer positions. The City contracts with Public Safety Testing (PST) to administer both the written and physical agility portions of the selection process and an applicant must pass both before they can apply with the City. To find out more about testing with PST, please visit their website at www.publicsafetytesting.com  as they have information regarding test dates as well as frequently asked questions. This position is a full-time, Fair Labor Standards Act position. The incumbent in this position is a Civil Service employee. This position is eligible for representation through the Police Guild. Police Officer Position Hiring Levels: Entry Level Police Officer: 0 years' experience as a fully commissioned law officer. Enhanced Entry Police Officer: Less than 2 years' experience as a fully commissioned law officer, with no more than a 24 month break in service. Lateral Police Officer: 2 or more years' experience as a fully commissioned law officer, with no more than a 24 month break in service. Community Information: With a population of just over 11,000 and a thriving business environment, Fife offers a small-town feel with big-city ideas. Fife has grown into an accessible business hub – linking people, cities, jobs and attractions. Located along Interstate 5 with close proximity to Tacoma, Sea-Tac International Airport and the Port of Tacoma, Fife is a center of industry and commerce in the Puget Sound. Open space, vibrant parks, outdoor public art, close-knit neighborhoods and great schools make Fife an ideal place for families. There is no shortage of family-friendly events in Fife and it is located just minutes from Tacoma's renowned museum district. And, Mount Rainier really is as close as it looks. Fife covers roughly 5.7 square miles of land between the Puyallup River and Puget Sound. Department Information: MISSION STATEMENT The Fife Police Department partners with the community to strengthen mutual respect to ensure public safety for all, identify and solve problems and aggressively combat crime. VISION STATEMENT Fife is a community of choice for residents and businesses, and a place for criminals to avoid. VALUE STATEMENT We are respectful. We value trust. We are progressive.