Author: John VanderYacht

City of Ferndale

POLICE DEPARTMENT

“Stronger Community Together”

NOW HIRING: Recruit Police Officer or Lateral Police Officer.
The Ferndale Police Department consists of 22 commissioned officers and 5 support personnel. Ferndale is a vibrant community of over 15,000 people located on the Interstate 5 corridor, approximately 6 miles north of Bellingham and 13 miles south of the Canadian border.
4 Ten-Hour Shifts per week (Mon-Thu or Thu-Sun)
Thursday Crossover Training Days
Premium Pay for Specialized Positions
SWAT, Firearms, Active Shooter, EVOC, Tac Med, Less Lethal, FTO
Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave
Medical/Dental/Vision
Education Incentive
Longevity Pay
Clothing Allowance
LEOFF 2 Retirement/Washington Deferred Compensation Program
Take-Home Vehicle
Lateral Police Officers start at up to Year 5 pay schedule DOE
Application: Support Services Supervisor Debbie Wharton at: DWharton@ferndalepd.org

2022 Police Officer Monthly Salary
Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6	Year 7	Year 8
$6,417	$6,608	$6,874	$7,151	$7,601	$7,715	$7,830	$7,987