# RCW 41.12.070: RCW 41.12.070: Qualifications of applicants—Law enforcement agencies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 41.12.070
- **Heading:** RCW 41.12.070: Qualifications of applicants—Law enforcement agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 070

## Text

An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service under the provisions of this chapter, must be a citizen of the United States of America, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient. An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service under the provisions of this chapter must be able to speak, read, and write the English language. An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be of an age suitable for the position applied for, in ordinary good health, of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits; these facts to be ascertained in such manner as the commission may deem advisable. An application for a position with a law enforcement agency may be rejected if the law enforcement agency deems that it does not have the resources to conduct the background investigation required pursuant to chapter 43.101 RCW. Resources means materials, funding, and staff time. Nothing in this section impairs an applicant's rights under state antidiscrimination laws.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 41.12.010 RCW 41.12.010: Application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S010.md)
- [RCW 41.12.020 RCW 41.12.020: Excluded cities—Repeal of local law—Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S020.md)
- [RCW 41.12.030 RCW 41.12.030: Civil service commission—Appointment—Terms—Removal—Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S030.md)
- [RCW 41.12.040 RCW 41.12.040: Organization of commission—Secretary—Powers and duties of commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S040.md)
- [RCW 41.12.050 RCW 41.12.050: Persons included—Restricted exemptions—Competitive examinations—Transfers, discharges, and reinstatements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S050.md)
- [RCW 41.12.070 RCW 41.12.070: Qualifications of applicants—Law enforcement agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S070.md)
- [RCW 41.12.075 RCW 41.12.075: Residency as condition of employment—Discrimination because of lack of residency—Prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S075.md)
- [RCW 41.12.080 RCW 41.12.080: Tenure of employment—Grounds for discharge, reduction, or deprivation of privileges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S080.md)
- [RCW 41.12.090 RCW 41.12.090: Procedure for removal, suspension, demotion or discharge—Investigation—Hearing—Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S090.md)
- [RCW 41.12.100 RCW 41.12.100: Filling of vacancies—Probationary period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S100.md)
- [RCW 41.12.110 RCW 41.12.110: Power to create offices, make appointments and fix salaries not infringed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S110.md)
- [RCW 41.12.120 RCW 41.12.120: Approval of payrolls.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S120.md)
- [RCW 41.12.130 RCW 41.12.130: Leaves of absence—Notice—Filling vacancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S130.md)
- [RCW 41.12.140 RCW 41.12.140: Enforcement by civil action—Legal counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C12_S140.md)

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