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Upcoming Police Testing Dates
Entry Level Officers
Next test January 20th, 2018
Next test January 20th, 2018
Application opens October 18th, 2017
Apply Now Lateral Entry Officers
Next test is November 3rd – 5th, 2017
Next test is November 3rd – 5th, 2017
Application closes October 20th, 2017 at 4:00 pm PST
Future Test Dates
Entry Level Test Dates:
- January 20th, 2018
- April 14th, 2018
- July 14th, 2018
- October 20th, 2018
The on-line application to apply will open one week after the current exam date has passed.
Lateral Entry Test Dates:
- February 23rd-25th, 2018
- May 18th-20th, 2018
- September 14th-16th, 2018
- November 16th-18th, 2018
The on-line application to apply will open one week after the current exam date has passed.
Ride Alongs
Ride alongs have been restricted to candidates who are in the testing and hiring process and have been assigned to a Background Unit Detective. The Background Detective will facilitate a ride along in the latter stages of the process.
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The Seattle Police Department is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in its workforce. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.