Top 65 Commander Jobs in Auburn, Wa

Entry Level Police Officer
City of Auburn, WA —Auburn, WA
- $108,386.40 - $129,186.72 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Lateral Police Officer
City of Auburn, WA —Auburn, WA
- $108,386.40 - $129,186.72 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Administrative Specialist III (SDA/TLT)
King County —Seattle, WA
- $68,507.50 - $86,837.50 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
2d
Senior SOF Desk Officer
CACI —Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
- $99,300 - $208,600 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
Shift Supervisor
Par Pacific Holdings —Tacoma, WA
- $114,498 - $171,746 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Squadron Administrative Support Specialist
INTECON —Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
- $40,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Facility Security Officer
Overland AI —Seattle, WA
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Chief of Police
Port of Seattle —Seattle, WA
- $246,997 - $306,061 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 6 years
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
1d
Incident Response Manager, Security Operations Group | Worldwide Operations Security
Amazon.com Services LLC —Seattle, WA
- $109,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
7d
Front End Engineer
Rune Technologies —Seattle, WA
- Full-time
- Remote
- Office
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Software Engineer - UI
Overland AI —Seattle, WA
- $120,000 - $200,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fire Chief / Safety Specialist
Par Pacific Holdings —Tacoma, WA
- $99,133 - $148,699 a year
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Technical Lead - UI
Overland AI —Seattle, WA
- $200,000 - $240,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Squadron Scheduling Specialist
INTECON —Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
- $65,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Engineering Technician
Overland AI —Seattle, WA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Security Incident Commander
Uber —Seattle, WA
- $180,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- 401(k)
Associate Production Technician
Overland AI —Seattle, WA
- $22.00 - $26.50 an hour
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Power tools
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
7d
Surgical Technologist Government Contract
EnvisionAge Incorporated —Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Operating room
Quick Apply
11d
Product Manager
Rune Technologies —Seattle, WA
- Full-time
- Remote
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Military
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Mission Success Program Manager
Overland AI —Seattle, WA
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Military
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Entry Level Police Officer

City of Auburn, WA -
Auburn, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$108,386.40 - $129,186.72 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Position Details

IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: You must have received an invitation/email notification from City of Auburn Human Resources to submit your application. Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have successfully passed both the Law Enforcement Officer Written Exam and Physical Ability Test through Public Safety Testing (PST) and have requested their scores be sent to the City of Auburn. If you do not follow this process, your application will not be reviewed.

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As of April 2026, the approximate wait time from PST test scores/application to oral board interview is 8-12 weeks.
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The Auburn Police Department (APD) is seeking motivated, service-driven individuals to join our team as Entry Level Police Officers. This is an opportunity to serve a continuously growing community within a modern, well-resourced police department that values professionalism, trust, integrity, and officer wellness. Our community is policed by professional officers who are not afraid to bravely stand up to danger and adversity. Officers serve with a noble purpose and make decisions based on trust and honesty. All employees of the APD are committed to providing exceptional customer service to the citizens we serve.

As a Police Officer at APD, you will perform meaningful, challenging work that directly impacts community safety and quality of life. Team APD supports its officers with competitive compensation and benefits, wellness resources, specialty assignments, and clear pathways for career advancement. The department is comprised of 150 staff to include: Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, Five (5) Commanders, 13 Sergeants, 108 Officers/Detectives, 16 Non-Commissioned staff, a Crime Analyst, Public Information Officer, Wellness Program Designer, and three (3) Administrative Assistants.

This is a full-time position represented by the Police Officers Guild with a current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective 1/1/25 - 12/31/27. The salary listed on the announcement is the base salary, and the salary upon hire will be $9,032.20 per month. Officers also have opportunities to receive additional compensation and pay incentives based multiple factors, as outlined in the CBA. These include longevity pay starting after five (5) years of service, bilingual pay after completing field training and proving proficiency through a bilingual exam, and education pay for police-related Associate or Bachelor (or higher) degrees. Many specialty assignments also come with premium pay, starting at 2% of the straight-time hourly base rate. Officers may have multiple specialty assignments, but at no time will an officer receive more than 10% premium pay from these assignments.

Primary Duties

As a member of APD, you will perform general police work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, maintenance of order, and prevention and investigation of crimes. This work involves a substantial element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies. All officers are responsible for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision.

In this role, you will:

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Patrolling assigned areas to deter crime and provide a visible public safety presence
Investigate crimes, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and make arrests when warranted
Prepare thorough, accurate reports, logs, and documentation
Handle domestic disputes, juvenile matters, and incidents involving individuals in crisis
Pursue suspects on foot and in vehicles, safely performing physically demanding tasks
Use appropriate levels of force to protect life and property
Provide first aid and life-saving assistance
Communicate effectively orally and in writing in all settings
Maintain professionalism while managing stressful, hostile, or emotionally charged situations

This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. Please view the class specification for a full list of job responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

To move forward in our process, you must:

Possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent (GED)
Be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or be a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient
Be at least 20-1/2 years of age at the time of application
Be able to fluently read and write the English language using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Be able to meet all Civil Service Rules and Regulations, including the physical requirements listed in Rule 21.01
Possess a valid driver's license, without impending loss at the time of appointment
- If coming from out of state, you will be required to obtain a WA State driver's license within 30 days

If selected to move forward, you must:

Be 21 years of age by your appointment date/date of hire
Successfully complete and pass a thorough background investigation which will include, but is not limited to, a suitability assessment, reference checks and employment verifications, polygraph examination, credit check, driving abstract review, drug screening, psychological interview, fingerprinting, Chief's interview, and pre-employment physical examination.

If hired, you must:

Successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Qualify quarterly for firearms
Obtain a First Aid/CPR certification annually
Obtain and maintain a BAC verifier certification
Qualify for Access Certification

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS
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Additional Information

Why Choose the City of Auburn?

Competitive salary with annual step increases
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee premiums paid by the City
Employer contributions to Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plans
Paid holidays per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (12 each year)
Tax-free health savings account (VEBA)
Optional flexible spending accounts
Deferred compensation plans (pre-tax and Roth options)
Employee wellness programs within the department and Citywide
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is lawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

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