Starting Your Career with SPD

Congratulations on taking the first step on your career journey with the Seattle Police Department! See below for information on what to expect on your first day and forms you should complete before attending orientation.

Please bring your original Social Security Card and Driver’s License or ID Card to orientation.

As a regular employee, you must enroll in/apply for medical, dental, vision, FSA, and other benefits within 30 days of your hire date. If you miss the deadline, you must wait for the next Open Enrollment period and may be subject to limitations, unless you have a qualifying life event.”   

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Shon Barnes, Chief of Police
Address: 610 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104-1900
Mailing Address: PO Box 34986, Seattle, WA, 98124-4986
Phone: (206) 625-5011
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The Seattle Police Department (SPD) prevents crime, enforces laws, and supports quality public safety by delivering respectful, professional, and dependable police services. SPD operates within a framework that divides the city into five geographical areas called "precincts".