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Upcoming Police Testing Dates
Apply NowEntry Level Officers
Next test July 15th, 2017
Next test July 15th, 2017
Application closes June 30th, 2017 at 4:00 pm PST
Apply Now Lateral Entry Officers
Next test is August 11th – 13th, 2017
Next test is August 11th – 13th, 2017
Application closes July 28th, 2017 at 4:00 pm PST
Future Test Dates
Entry Level Test Dates:
October 14th, 2017
The on-line application to apply will open one week after the current exam date has passed.
Lateral Entry Test Dates:
November 3rd – 5th, 2017
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.