Workshop Dates
We have made all of our test preparation materials that we hand out at the workshops available on this website:
Printed Prep Materials
- Workshop Test Prep Info (PDF)
- Oral Board Tips (PDF)
- Video Study Guide (PDF)
If you are serious about becoming a Seattle Police Officer, we strongly recommend you attend a test prep workshop before taking the police exam.
These test prep workshops provide an in-depth overview of the testing and hiring process from start to finish.
- Workshops are free.
- All workshops are the same, you only need to attend one.
- Workshops last approximately 2.5 hours.
- Pre-registration is required.
To Register: E-mail Detective Carrie McNally at carrie.mcnally@seattle.gov
Upcoming Workshops
The next entry-level exam is scheduled for April 13th, 2019
Workshop dates and times are:
- Saturday, February 16th 10AM - 12:30PM
- Thursday, March 7th 6PM - 8:30PM
- Thursday, March 14th 6PM - 8:30PM
- Tuesday, April 9th 6PM - 8:30PM
You do NOT need to be signed up for a test to attend a workshop. lf you are interested in testing now or in the future and just want to learn more about the process, you are welcome to attend a workshop.
Physical Agility Prep
Physical Ability Test Prep Info (PDF)
The video below will demonstrate proper push-up and sit-up techniques that will be required of you to pass the physical ability test.