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Police Officer ENTRY-LEVEL

City of Seattle

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Apr 2026

💰 $154,248/yr($117,792/yr – $154,248/yr)

About the role

Posting number: P2026-Continuous-Entry

Department: Seattle Police Department - Uniform Civil Service

Job classification: Police Officer

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

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.

IMPORTANT ITEMS TO NOTE

Hiring Bonus: The City of Seattle is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus for entry-level police officers. Please see the Seattle Police Department website to learn more.

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HIRING PROCESS

1. Apply: All candidates must submit an application to the City of Seattle as soon as possible. To submit an application, click “Apply” at the top of this job bulletin. A resume and cover letter are not required.

2. 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)

You should receive your final exam results within approximately three weeks after applying and completing all components of your test (Frontline National and PSSA).

Candidates who meet eligibility criteria and pass all portions of the exam will be ranked on an eligible list according to their exam scores. Candidates who pass the civil service exam must then complete and pass all the below pre-employment steps to become a Seattle police officer. If you have any questions, please contact us at PoliceExams@seattle.gov.