Police Officer ENTRY-LEVEL Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Government

Equal Opportunity Employer

the Seattle Police Department is looking to create a diverse team of hardworking, committed individuals with a passion for public service and who are deeply aligned with our City's values of Race and Social Justice. The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Hiring

Bonus

The City of Seattle is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus for entry‑level police officers. Please see the Seattle Police Department website to learn more.

Hiring Process

Apply:
All candidates must submit an application to the City of Seattle as soon as possible. Click “Apply” at the top of this job bulletin. A resume and cover letter are not required.

Register and complete two exam components:
The law enforcement exam components must be self‑scheduled through the National Testing Network (NTN). Examinations are offered virtually or at physical locations across the United States. The City of Seattle will pay for the exam. The required exam components include:
Frontline National (Law Enforcement) Exam;
Public Safety Self‑Assessment (Parts 1 &
2).

Physical Ability Test:
While scheduling your written exam, the NTN system will prompt you to schedule your Washington Physical Ability Test (WAPAT). Passing the WAPAT is required to move forward in the hiring process. Out‑of‑state candidates will not be expected to travel to Washington.

Back grounding:
Candidates who pass the WAPAT will receive a link via email from the Seattle Police Background Unit to fill out personal history information. SPD will conduct a thorough investigation.

Medical, Psychological, and Polygraph Exams:
Candidates must complete a medical evaluation that includes drug screening, medical history, vision and hearing tests, and a stress EKG. A psychological exam will be completed via Zoom. The medical tests must be completed in person at specific Seattle locations.

Final Offer of Employment:
Once a candidate completes and passes all steps, they will receive an official offer of employment with the Seattle Police Department.

Preference Points

The City of Seattle offers multiple forms of preference points. Preference points can only be applied to passing exam scores. Instruction for requesting preference points will be emailed with final exam results.

Veteran’s Preference: for candidates with qualifying military experience.
Language (Multilingual) Preference: for candidates with proficiency in a language other than English.
Human/Social Services Preference: for candidates who have two or more years of verifiable full‑time professional or volunteer experience (4,160 cumulative hours) delivering direct human/social services.
City of Seattle Work Preference: for candidates who have prior service as a Police Reserve in the Seattle Police Department or have served as 911 dispatchers and Parking Enforcement Officers.

Applicants must pass the WAPAT in addition to the civil service exams to qualify for language or human/social services preference points.

Position Description

The Seattle Police Department is seeking individuals committed to understanding and protecting the ethical, cultural, and ethnic values of the City of Seattle and its residents as Police Officers. Police Officers provide public safety, enforce laws, promote community relations, and operate under regular supervision.

Entry Level Police Officer: candidate with no prior law enforcement experience or training.

Exceptional Entry Police Officer: candidate who has completed a basic law enforcement academy and FTO but lacks 24 months of full‑time service in the last 36 months.

Key Responsibilities

Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Explain laws and police procedures to residents.
Operate a patrol car, patrol city streets, areas, and businesses to deter crime and…