Seattle Police Department Adrian Diaz, Chief of Police

Police Jobs

Entry-Level Testing

Due to Covid-19 restrictions and the current hiring needs of the Seattle Police Department, there are no entry-level or lateral entry Police Officer exams currently scheduled. Information about future exams will be posted online as soon as these exams are scheduled. Please continue to check this web page for the most up-to-date information about future exams.

Lateral Entry Testing

Due to Covid-19 restrictions and the current hiring needs of the Seattle Police Department, there are no entry-level or lateral entry Police Officer exams currently scheduled. Information about future exams will be posted online as soon as these exams are scheduled. Please continue to check this web page for the most up-to-date information about future exams.

Salary & Benefits

Start by making $83K and make $109K in less than 5 years

Laterals start between $93K-$102K depending on experience

WA State LE retirement, City of Seattle benefits, family/partner benefits, optional deferred compensation with city ...

Hiring Process

A walk through of the SPD hiring process

What are the qualifications needed to become an officer?

Testing Information

Information about testing dates and the testing process

Upcoming Workshops: More information about workshops

How the entry-level process works

How the lateral hiring process works

Exceptional Entry

What are exceptional entry candidates? And how does the hiring process work?

Out of state dates and testing times

Civilian Jobs

Qualifications for Civilian Employees

Apply for Current open SPD Civilian Jobs

Parking Enforcement

Learn more about becoming a Parking Enforcement Officer

Learn more about jobs as a 911 Dispatcher/Call Taker