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City of Duvall, WA

Entry Level Police Officer

Duvall, WA · On-site

$38.64 - $40.17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Class Title: Entry Level Police Officer Department: Police Department Union: Yes-Duvall Police ... personal background and employment investigation. This includes completing a Personal History ...

City of Sumner, WA

Entry Level Police Officer

Sumner, WA · On-site

$88K - $113K/yr

Conducts preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes and accidents; gathers evidence ... Must pass a background check. Must attain successful completion of training requirements prescribed ...

City of Fife

Entry Level Police Officer

Fife, WA · On-site

$6.8K - $8.9K/mo

Police Officer Position Hiring Levels: Entry Level Police Officer: 0 years' experience as a fully ... Testify in court concerning investigations conducted and arrests made in the course of assigned ...

Town of East Hartford, CT

Police Officer

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$67K - $81K/yr

We are accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. PLEASE APPLY VIA ... Provides documentation of police services and investigations through written reports. * Obtains and ...

City of Sumner

Entry Level Police Officer

Sumner, WA

$88K - $113K/yr

Police Officer Position Hiring Levels: Entry Level Police Officer: 0 years' experience as a fully ... background process. Waiver and Authorization to Release Information Pre-Employment Investigation ...

Town of East Hartford

Police Officer

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$67K - $81K/yr

POSITION DEFINITION We are ONLY accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police ... Provides documentation of police services and investigations through written reports. Obtains and ...

City of Longview, WA

Entry Level Police Officer

Longview, WA · On-site

$93K - $121K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Your application will be used in the background process. Please complete each section carefully and ... Investigate crimes and complaints against persons & property such as murder, assault, manslaughter ...

City of Seattle, WA

Police Officer ENTRY-LEVEL

Seattle, WA · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

Candidates who pass the WAPAT will receive a link via email from the Seattle Police Background Unit ... SPD will then conduct a thorough investigation into the candidate's history. Ensure that you meet ...

City of Seattle

Police Officer ENTRY-LEVEL

Seattle, WA · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

The City of Seattle is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus for entry-level police officers. Please see ... background investigation, additional interviews, a physical ability exam, a polygraph, and ...

City of Fife

Entry Level Police Officer

Fife, WA · On-site

$6.8K - $8.9K/mo

Police Officer Position Hiring Levels: Entry Level Police Officer: 0 years' experience as a fully ... investigating activities or taking appropriate action required for preventing, subduing or ...

City of Fife

Entry Level Police Officer

Fife, WA

$91K - $119K/yr

Police Officer Position Hiring Levels: Entry Level Police Officer: 0 years' experience as a fully ... Testify in court concerning investigations conducted and arrests made in the course of assigned ...

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How much do entry level police background investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level police background investigator in the United States is $70,123.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Police Background Investigator vs Police Detective?

AspectEntry Level Police Background InvestigatorPolice Detective
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; background check; sometimes some law enforcement trainingHigh school diploma or GED; police academy training; experience in law enforcement
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, conducting interviews, reviewing records, and background checksFieldwork, investigating crimes, interviewing witnesses, and gathering evidence
Employer & Industry UsageLaw enforcement agencies, background check companiesPolice departments, law enforcement agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The main difference is that an Entry Level Police Background Investigator focuses on conducting background checks and verifying information for law enforcement agencies, often in an office setting. In contrast, a Police Detective investigates crimes, gathers evidence, and works in the field. Both roles require law enforcement training, but detectives typically have more experience and responsibilities.

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ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

Village of Woodridge, IL

Woodridge, IL • On-site

$84K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Salary : $84,780.80 - $126,526.40 Annually
Location : 7215 JANES AVE, WOODRIDGE
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026
Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Description
The Woodridge Police Department is currently taking applications for testing to be eligible for Entry-Level Police Officer positions.
Police Officer Application Instructions:
  1. Visit to select to participate in testing for the Entry Level Police Officer position for the Village of Woodridge.
  2. Carefully review the minimum requirements. All requirements must be met by the specified deadline date(s). Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be allowed to continue on in the testing process
  3. Schedule your testing. Testing is available in both In-Person and Online.
  4. Gather and upload all required documents and complete your application/ personal profile.

Examples of Duties
  • Perform assigned duties alone or in the presence of a supervisor.
  • Conducts or assists in investigations of suspicious circumstances, complaints, and/or criminal activity.
  • Direct traffic, make arrests, issue citations, warnings, etc.
  • Maintain order of public gatherings, crowds, etc.
  • Provide information concerning the location of streets, businesses, routes,
  • Conducts record checks on persons utilizing drivers' licenses, fingerprints or other methods of identification in order to obtain positive identification and/or criminal records.
  • Checks the premises of businesses and residences in patrol area for signs of break-in or other irregularities in order to protect persons and property.
  • Provides information to assist citizens in conforming to State statutes and Village ordinances.
  • Provides assistance to victims (e.g., crime, accident, fire, etc.) to safe-guard their health and well-being.
  • Maintain assigned equipment, squad car, and any assigned work space (e.g. laptop, desk top computers, phones, etc.) in a fundamentally clean and orderly manner.
  • Completes formal police reports (e.g., preliminary case reports, incident reports, supplemental reports, etc.) to document facts and to provide an official record of an incident.
  • Ability to present a positive image of the Police Department to the public.

Typical Qualifications
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age 35 as of the application deadline, unless exempt from age limitations as provided by statute.
  • Binocular vision corrective to 20/30.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and legally permitted to possess firearms in accordance with state and federal law.
  • Residency within 30 miles of corporate limits of the Village within six months of hire.
  • Education Requirement: At time of filing an application for original appointment to the Police Department, applicant must have graduated from an accredited high school or hold a G.E.D Certificate.
  • Attend virtual orientation session and pass all phases of testing process.

Supplemental Information
The online application and test scheduling information can be found at
This position is not eligible for benefits.

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