$73,100–$132,963 Per Year
Administrative Skills, Data Collection, Diversity, Driver's License, First Aid, Flexible Spending Accounts, Genetics, Law Enforcement, Legal, Life Insurance, Military, Parking Enforcement, Perform Arrests, Physical Demands, Psychology, Radio Operation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills
Before you apply, make sure to take the written and physical Public Safety Tests. Sign up here.
This position is for applicants who are not currently a Police Officer for a different department and have not completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
For more detailed information about becoming a City of Spokane Police Officer, visit the SPD Recruitment Website.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS
- Patrols a designated area on foot or in a radio and computer equipped vehicle to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.
- Answers calls and investigates complaints involving accidents, fires, misdemeanors and felonies; investigates suspicious activities. Administers first aid, interviews witnesses, gathers information and evidence, makes arrests, prepares reports, testifies as witness in court.
- Exercises powers of arrest and control; defends self and uses force and deadly force; enforces motor vehicle laws; operates vehicle under emergency conditions and provides emergency assistance; responds to crime scenes and performs criminal investigations; participates in special operations.
- May be assigned, on a permanent or shift basis, to such specialized technical or administrative duties as: working police desk, maintenance of criminal records, license inspection, photographic and identification work, traffic safety training, field training, radio operation, etc. Advises public on laws and ordinances, provides general information and otherwise assists the public.
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: Before applying, please review disqualifiers and the Spokane Police Department Hiring Guidelines here.
Police Officer - Entry Level Requirements
- Education: Completion of high school or equivalent.
General Requirements
- Must be 20 years of age at application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment; within normal weight range for height.
- Physical requirements for this position, including eyesight, hearing, and other physical abilities are consistent with state law and guidelines. All successful candidates who have been offered a position will be required to pass a post-offer physical and psychological examination prior to appointment.
- All applicants must possess a valid driver's license
- A police record may be grounds for rejection.
Please note - Entry-level and certified employees will have an 18-month probationary period upon hire.
Please click "apply" to view the Civil Service examination details on the official job posting.
BENEFITS
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- AFLAC
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.