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City of Seattle Police Department

Police Officer- Entry and Lateral

Position Number: 6197878
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

The Seattle Police Department is looking to create a diverse team of hardworking, committed individuals with a passion for public service and who are deeply aligned with our City's values of Race and Social Justice. The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

The Seattle Police Department is seeking individuals committed to understanding and protecting the ethical, cultural, and ethnic values of the City of Seattle and its residents as Police Officers. As first responders, Police Officers are vital to public safety and under regular supervision, perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the City of Seattle Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.

We have multiple roles open, Entry and Lateral Level.

Entry Level Comp: 103k (once Sworn) + 7.5K entry signing bonus

Lateral Level Comp: 116k + 50k lateral Signing bonus

HIRING PROCESS

Apply: All candidates must submit an application to the City of Seattle as soon as possible. To submit an application, apply here. A resume and cover letter are not required. You can start the process virtually!

Register and Complete Two (2) Exam Components: The law enforcement exam components must be self-scheduled through the National Testing Network (NTN). Examinations are offered virtually or at physical locations across the United States, and the City of Seattle will pay for the exam. The required exam components include:
- Frontline National (Law Enforcement) Exam
- Public Safety Self-Assessment (Parts 1 & 2)

ENTRY LEVEL

Entry Level Police Officer describes a candidate with no prior law enforcement experience or training, and those who have completed a self-sponsored academy and have not worked as a commissioned officer/deputy for a law enforcement agency.

Exceptional Entry Police Officer describes a candidate who has successfully completed a basic law enforcement academy and FTO, but who does not have the required 24 months of full-time service as a law enforcement officer in the last 36 months to qualify as a lateral applicant. Exceptional Entry Police Officer candidates must test with the entry-level candidates and are not eligible to take the Lateral entry exam.

Eligibility Standards

Be at least twenty and half (20.5) years of age.

Hold United States citizenship, OR have legal permanent residency in the U.S., OR be a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.

Attained a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency (GED).

LATERAL LEVEL

Lateral Entry Police Officer candidates are experienced police officers who have worked for other municipal, county, or state agencies for at least 24 of the past 36 months (post academy experience) at the time of testing, with full police powers and duties. An applicant MUST have experience as a patrol officer who has responded to 911 calls. Experience gained solely as a Corrections Officer does not qualify an applicant for lateral entry status, even if the applicant has completed an equivalent basic law enforcement academy.

Eligibility Standards

Meet Entry level standards and have two (2) years of post-academy experience as a certified law enforcement officer (municipal, county, state) with FULL law enforcement power and duties during the last 36 months.

Job Responsibilities- Entry and Lateral Level

Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Explains laws and police procedures to residents.

Operates a patrol car. Patrols city streets, areas and businesses to deter criminal activity and promote public safety.

Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; conducts initial investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work. Conducts search and seizure activities as appropriate. Collects and preserves crime scene and evidence.

Arrests and/or detains suspected violators of the law. Reviews facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.

Renders aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.

Transports individuals in custody.

Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings.

Applicants must meet all eligibility standards by the date of participation in the exam process.

Detailed list of qualification for Entry and Lateral level can be found here.

BENEFITS

The City of Seattle has a comprehensive benefits package for police officers. For more information about benefits, please click here.