Employment Opportunities

POLICE DEPARTMENT

POSITION TITLE: LATERAL PATROL OFFICER – click here for full description
REPORTS TO: Sergeants
SALARY RANGE (beginning January 2026): $6,556 – $7,968/Mo + Benefits/Incentives
STATUS: Full Time
AFFILIATION: Teamsters 760  WORKWEEK BASIS: 40 hrs
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of a shift supervisor, performs a full range of police duties necessary to enforce the law. Investigates complaints, maintains order, aids individuals and identifies criminal offenders. Identifies law enforcement problems, resolves conflicts and provides other police services to the public as necessary. Performs a variety of unplanned tasks which include the restraining of violent individuals or animals, running as fast as possible when chasing, climbing fences and responding to EMS and rescue emergencies. Decisions within areas of responsibility are made independently.  Supervision received is general, often times not present. There is frequent interaction with the general public.
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 21 years of age. • High School Diploma or GED. • Valid WA Driver’s License. • United States Citizen. • No felony convictions. • Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently. • Must be willing to work various shifts to include nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call as required. • Must have excellent communications skills and ability to make decisions during stressful situations. • Must possess or successfully obtain a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy certification within six months from hire date, or successfully pass the equivalency test.
TESTING PROCEDURE: The testing procedure will consist of an Oral Board (tentatively scheduled for the week of Nov 17 -21, 2025) Psychological test, Polygraph test, Physical examination with drug screen, Extensive background check, and Chief’s interview.

Position open until filled. Please submit your resume, employment application and cover letter in the online form below, or to the Civil Service Secretary, Cle Elum Police Department, 807 W Second St., Cle Elum, WA  98922.

A Position Description and Application are also available at Cle Elum City Hall – 119 West First Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday.  The City of Cle Elum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

POSITION TITLE: PARK CARETAKER – click here for full description
REPORTS TO: Reports to the Public Works Field Supervisor under the guidance of State and City regulations and procedures. Also maintains a close working relationship with other city personnel
SALARY RANGE: 22.46 per Hour
STATUS: Seasonal (Less than 5-months)
AFFILIATION: Non-Union WORKWEEK BASIS: 40 hrs
JOB SUMMARY: Operates a variety of equipment to cut, water and trim parks and open spaces. Collect and remove litter as well as clean bathroom facilities. Performs the regular and recurring installation, repair and maintenance work in the streets, water supply distribution, sewer collection system and parks division, perform snow removal during winter months on city sidewalks and other right of ways as directed. Snow removal day may begin at 2:00am.

Open until filled. Please submit your resume, employment application and cover letter to City Hall.

A Position Description and Application are also available at Cle Elum City Hall – 119 West First Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday.  The City of Cle Elum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Cle Elum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.