Human Resources

How to Apply

An online job application must be submitted for you to be considered for an open position. The City does not accept emailed or paper applications or resumes. 

Follow the link below to view all current open positions. Please note, if none are listed, there are no openings at this time.  

If there are openings, you can apply by clicking on the job title you are interested in and click on "Apply" in the top right of the window. If this is the first time you have applied for a job with the City of Lynnwood, you will need to create an account with a Username and Password. 

Current Open Positions

Lynnwood Police Careers

Prior to applying for Entry Police Officer or Custody Officer positions with the City of Lynnwood, applicants must first pass the appropriate written and physical abilities testing process with Public Safety Testing. Once an applicant has successfully passed the appropriate testing process with Public Safety Testing, their test scores will be forwarded to the City of Lynnwood and only those applicants will be eligible to apply for Entry Police Officer positions as they become available.

Lynnwood Police Careers  

Job Interest Cards 

Didn't see a job opening that matched with your work experience? Fill out a job interest card. When an opening becomes available in a department or specific job title of your choosing, the City will email you a notification that recruitment for that job has opened. 

Job Interest Card

All current job descriptions can be found here:

Job Descriptions

Working for the City of Lynnwood offers many outstanding perks!  The work is rewarding, you have an opportunity to serve your community, and you will have access to a comprehensive and generous benefits plan.  The City's benefit program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life insurance and long-term disability coverage for employees.  Spouse/domestic partner and dependents can be covered for reasonable additional premiums.  We also offer excellent paid leave, including vacation, 13 holidays per year, and sick leave. 

City employees participate in the Washington State Retirement System through joint contributions from the City and the employee.  Employees are also able to elect the following voluntary benefits: a Flex Spending Account (FSA), a Health Savings Account (HSA), as well as a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. 

When it comes to benefits, we have got you covered! 

2023 Benefit Guide(PDF, 3MB)

2024 Benefit Guide(PDF, 11MB)

Following are the current City of Lynnwood union contracts as well as the non-represented employee salary schedule:

2023 Salary Schedule(PDF, 184KB)

AFSCME Contract 2023-2025(PDF, 958KB)

(PDF, 1MB)2022-2024 Lynnwood Police Officers and Sergeants(PDF, 450KB)

(PDF, 1MB)2022-2024 Lynnwood Police Management(PDF, 400KB)

(PDF, 1MB)2022-2024 Lynnwood Police Support Services(PDF, 379KB)

(PDF, 1MB)(PDF, 249KB)Teamsters CBA 2019 - 2021(PDF, 25MB)

2023 Part-Time/Seasonal Pay Schedule(PDF, 119KB)

Department Responsibilities and Services include:

• Employee and Labor Relations
• Recruitment and Selection
• Classification and Compensation
• Employee Benefits Administration
• Employee Training and Development
• Employment Policy Administration
• Civil Service
• Safety