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PUBLIC WORKS - SEASONAL/TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE

This job posting will be used to fill multiple temporary laborer positions in the Public Works Department.  Positions will be filled as needed throughout the year.  All interested employees are encouraged to apply even though you may only be working for limited periods of time.

Compensation:  The starting salary is $20.00 per hour depending on experience.

Hours:  The position may be full-time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm or part-time and hours may vary.

To view the job description, please see: Seasonal Casual Laborer

Temporary positions are not eligible for health coverage.

To apply:  Candidates are invited to submit an  Employment Application to Human Resources via e-mail to humanresources@cityofpoulsbo.com.

Application packets may also be sent to:
City of Poulsbo
Attn:  Human Resources
200 NE Moe St
Poulsbo, WA  98370.

Contact information:  Deanna Kingery, HR Manager, dkingery@cityofpoulsbo.com or 360-394-9705.

Police officer - lateral

The City of Poulsbo is seeking applications for an experience police officer to become a member of the Poulsbo Police Department.  This is an exciting opportunity to live and work in a picturesque, friendly, growing community.  We hope you consider joining our team.  Please click the following link to view the job duties for the position, Police Officer Job Description.

Hours and Compensation:  The position is full-time and most shifts work four 10 hour days.  The 2024 salary range is $42.61 – $49.40 per hour depending on experience.  There is also a Lateral Hiring Bonus Program of up to $5,000.

Benefits:  The City contributes 95% of the cost of medical/vision premiums and 100% of dental premiums for full family coverage.  The employee’s total cost is $81.34 per month. The City also contributes $200 per month towards a health reimbursement account (HRA-VEBA) that can be used for out-of-pocket health expenses.  There is a $45,000 life insurance policy paid for by the City.

Employees receive a holiday bank, sick leave and vacation accruals per the collective bargaining agreement.  After six months of employment, employees receive one floating holiday; and after one year, two personal leave days are provided. Employees receive an additional 1.25% longevity pay after five years which increases every five years thereafter with a 5.75% maximum.  Educational incentive pay includes a 2% premium for 90 credit hours or an AA degree, 4% premium for a Bachelor’s degree and a 6% premium for a Master’s degree.  This position is eligible for retirement benefits with the State of Washington’s LEOFF System (LEOFF).

To apply:  Candidates are invited to submit an Employment Application, Resume and Letter of Interest to:  City of Poulsbo, Attn:  Human Resources, 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo, WA  98370 or via e-mail to humanresources@cityofpoulsbo.com.  The position is open until filled.

Contact information:  Chief Ron Harding, rharding@cityofpoulsbo.com; or Deanna Kingery, HR Manager, dkingery@cityofpoulsbo.com or 360-394-9705.

Police Department - POLICE OFFICER (ENTRY LEVEL)

The City utilizes Public Safety Testing (PST) to conduct the initial screening for entry-level candidates.  Test scores are downloaded from PST’s website only at the time of a hiring process and candidates will be contacted at that time.   Click here to learn more.