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• ***Please read the entire job bulletin information carefully, as our testing process has changed.****
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must complete all parts of the Public Safety Civil Service Testing Process (steps 1 & 2) that are listed below by August 27, 2024. If that is not possible, candidates should wait to apply in the next exam cycle that will open a week after this one closes.
1. Submit Application: All candidates must submit a formal application to the City of Seattle as soon as possible. To submit an application, click “Apply” at the top of this job bulletin.
2. Register and Complete 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. Applications must be received by August 23, 2024, and all exam components must be completed by August 27, 2024. These components include:
• Frontline National (Law Enforcement) Exam
• Public Safety Self-Assessment (Parts 1 & 2)
Exam Costs: The City of Seattle will pay the fee for exam administration.
Additionally, applicants can transfer any current NTN Frontline and PSSA scores earned between August 27, 2023, and August 27, 2024 at no cost through your NTN account. Candidates who submitted scores to the City of Seattle within the last three months are not eligible to re-test or use the transfer option. If you have any questions about eligibility to participate in the current exam cycle, please email PoliceExams@seattle.gov.
All candidates will receive their scores on or about August 30, 2024.
Candidates who meet eligibility criteria and pass all portions of the exam will be placed on an eligible list according to their exam scores. Candidates will be informed of their application status on or before August 30, 2024. If they pass, candidates must then complete and pass all the below pre-employment steps to become a Seattle police officer.
3. Physical Agility Test: Candidates must also successfully complete the Washington Physical Agility Test (WAPAT) via the National Testing Network (NTN).
• 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 August 23. The appointment for a WAPAT must be scheduled to occur by Friday, August 30. If for any reason you cannot schedule the WAPAT to be completed during the period of July 5 - August 30, 2024, please notify the SPD Recruiting Unit via email at autumn.manning@seattle.gov on August 30, 2024 (not before August 30, 2024).
• Also be advised that there will be an opportunity to complete the WAPAT conducted by the SPD Background Investigation Unit on a date to be determined 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 August 23. The appointment for a WAPAT must be scheduled to occur by Friday, August 30. If for any reason you cannot schedule the virtual WAPAT to be completed before August 30, 2024, please notify the SPD Recruiting Unit via email at autumn.manning@seattle.gov on August 30, 2024 (not before August 30, 2024).
4. Backgrounding: Candidates who pass the exam will receive a link via email from the Seattle Police Background unit to fill out their personal history information. SPD will then conduct a thorough investigation into the candidate’s history. Ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position listed below.
5. Medical Evaluation, Psychological Exam, and Polygraph Exam: Candidate will need to complete a medical evaluation that includes drug screening, medical history, vision & hearing test, and a stress EKG test. A psychological exam will be completed via ZOOM. The medical tests can only be completed in-person at specific Seattle locations currently.
6. Final Offer of Employment: If the candidate completes and passes all the above steps, they will be given an official offer of employment with the Seattle Police Department.
Preference Points: If applicable, candidates may have preference points added to their passing exam scores for: military experience, multilingual abilities, prior community service experience, prior work experience with the City of Seat
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted: Aug. 16, 2024, 2:45 p.m.
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