Frequently Asked Questions

City of Monroe job openings are posted to:

• GovernmentJobs.com (Monroe, WA)
• Association of Washington Cities Job Net
• National Testing Network (for entry-level police officer positions)

You will need to create an account on GovernmentJobs.com, a third-party host site managed by NEOGOV, before you can apply for City of Monroe openings. You may only set up one account using a personal email. Your application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening.  Learn more on our “How to apply” page. 

If you have a disability and need assistance in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@monroewa.gov or 360-863-4523.

If you’re interested in an entry-level police officer position, you’ll need to initiate your application process for civil service examinations with National Testing Network.  You will need to create an account with a username and password and successfully complete a video test and physical agility test.

If you’re interested in applying for a lateral police officer or civilian open position, please initiate your application through GovernmentJobs.com.

To speak to our Police Department Recruiter, email MPDRecruiting@monroewa.gov or call 425-231-8995. For additional information about the Monroe Police Department, please visit their homepage.

Yes. Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation during the selection, testing, and interview phases of the process. Please contact Human Resources at hr@monroewa.gov or 360-863-4523.

No. The City of Monroe only accepts applications for open positions; that is, any position which has been advertised to the public for which we are actively recruiting. General applications are not accepted to keep on file unless the position is open. Check GovernmentJobs.com (Monroe, WA) for our current openings.

At the City of Monroe, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. So, if you’re excited about any of our roles but feel your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for the role!

No. Resumes are not accepted as a substitute for a fully completed application form but they can be included with the application form. When completing the application form, do not note “See resume.” Please complete any supplemental information included with the application.   

No. Resumes are not accepted as a substitute for a fully completed application form but they can be included with the application form. When completing the application form, do not note “See resume.” Please complete any supplemental information included with the application.   

All appointments to vacancies shall be made solely on job-related qualifications. These qualities shall be determined through careful and impartial evaluation of the following:

• The applicant’s level of training, experience, and education relative to the requirements of the position
• The results of an oral interview(s)
• The results of a written or practical examination when deemed advisable by the hiring department
• Satisfactory reference and background information as applicable

Human Resources, the department director and hiring manager will review all applications after the closing date for the position. This is done through the NEOGOV system. Applicant names in the initial review are not displayed. The names of applicants who are selected for testing and interviews are identified.

Each application is given careful consideration and because of the large volume of applications we generally receive, this takes time. We realize it can be frustrating to wait to hear back from us, but please be patient and give us time to be thorough. Please do not contact the Human Resources Department for the status of your application. 

The steps of the selection process may vary depending upon the position. For example, application screening and selection interviews may be all that is required. On the other hand, you may be required to pass a written exam. A performance test may be required for a position requiring certain skills, such as typing. Decisions about the selection process (whether or not testing will be required) are made by the Human Resources Department and the department director and hiring manager when the position opens. 

Be certain that you know where and what time you are to report. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please notify Human Resources at hr@monroewa.gov or 360-863-4523 as soon as possible. 

You are encouraged to check your NEOGOV account. Once the job offer is accepted by the selected candidate, non-selected candidates will be notified via email. 

Please visit our Employee Benefits page:  Employee Benefits

For our purposes, employment verification requests may be submitted by an applicant or an employer to verify when an employee has been employed or is currently employed at the City of Monroe. We prefer to accept employment verification requests via email (hr@monroewa.gov) and ask that they include:

• Name
• Dates of employment
• Position
• Employee signed release form

 If you are unable to email your request, we will accept written requests mailed to or dropped off at:

Monroe City Hall, Human Resources Department, 14841 179^th Ave SE, Suite 320, Monroe, WA 98272 (temporary location). 

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates whether an employee is eligible for overtime or not. Non-Exempt employees are eligible for overtime, and Exempt employees are not.

In some situations, the City leaves a position open and accepts applications until the position is filled. The original recruitment advertisement typically includes a first review date, when opened until filled.

Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 357 establishes civil service laws to help assure that firefighters and law enforcement officers are recruited through open competition, hired, and promoted on the basis of merit, and are demoted, suspended, removed from office, or discharged only for cause.