• If you are a Washington-state resident: You must complete your Physical Agility Test (WAPAT) at a National Testing Network site located in Washington State. You can schedule your WAPAT by contacting NTN Candidate Support at (206) 428-3265. Candidates may schedule their WAPAT up until June 28. The appointment for a WAPAT must be scheduled to occur by Friday, July 12. If for any reason you cannot schedule the WAPAT to be completed during the period of May 10 - July 12, 2024, please notify Sgt. Mike Shin via email at michael.shin@seattle.gov on July 5, 2024 (not before July 5, 2024).
• Also be advised that there will be an opportunity to complete the WAPAT conducted by the SPD Background Investigation Unit on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Seattle. Seattle PD will send out a notice/invite to all in-state candidates who were unable to attend an NTN WAPAT by the end of the testing cycle. 
• If you live in any state other than Washington: You can schedule your virtual WAPAT by contacting NTN candidate support at (206) 428-3265. Candidates may schedule their virtual WAPAT up until June 28. The appointment for a WAPAT must be scheduled to occur by Friday, July 12. If for any reason you cannot schedule the virtual WAPAT to be completed before July 12, 2024, please notify Sgt. Mike Shin via email at michael.shin@seattle.gov. after July 5, 2024.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe 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.

• Entry Level Police Officer describes a candidate with no prior law enforcement experience 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. Exceptional Entry candidates must identify themselves as such by sending an e-mail to the Police Exams Administrator upon completion of their application.

• Provide 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. Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
• Records facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Transports individuals in custody.
• Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings.

The City of Seattle provides police service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

• Be at least twenty and half (20.5) years of age.
• Hold United States citizenship, OR have legal permanent residency in the U.S.
• Attained a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency (GED).
• Individuals may not have been discharged from military service under dishonorable conditions.

• Have not used Marijuana within twelve (12) months prior to taking civil service exam, and
• Have not used cocaine or crack within the previous five (5) years, and
• Have not used club drugs, such as, but not limited to: Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MDMA (ecstasy) within the previous three (3) years, and
• Have not used any Hallucinogens, LSD, Mushrooms, or Psylocybin within the previous five (5) years, and
• Have not used PCP, Angel Dust, Wet or Phencyclidine within the previous five (5) years, and
• Have not used Opium, Morphine, or Heroin within the previous five (5) years, and
• Have not used Methamphetamine, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass, or Amphetamine within the previous five (5) years, and
• Have not inhaled aerosols, sometimes referred to as Huffing (paint) or Whippits (Nitrous Oxide) or used Khat within the previous five (5) years, and
• Have not used any illegal drug(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity, and
• Have not manufactured or cultivated illegal drug(s) for the purpose of the sales/marketing of the drug(s).

• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Reckless Driving, or Hit & Run Driving.
• Suspension of your driver's license within five (5) years of the exam date
• Three (3) or more moving violations (speeding, negligent driving, etc.) within five (5) years of the exam date will be carefully reviewed.
• Two (2) or more accidents within five (5) years of the exam date, wherein candidate was judged to be at fault and/or charged with a moving violation.

• Any adult felony conviction.
• Any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity.
• Any domestic violence conviction.

• Failure to pay income tax or child support.

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