Online Registration

We prefer that you register online and utilize our secure Visa or MasterCard system for your application registration payment. If you are unable to pay the fee due to financial hardship, you will be given the option of completing a fee waiver.

Fire Entry-Level Exam Application Application Filing Period is Currently Closed   Application Form Position Requirements/Job Bulletin (mandatory reading) Fire Employment Website Written Exam Study Workshops

Police Officer Application/Exam Process Application Period:  Opens August 15, 2008 (Please see note below) Exam date: October 11, 2008 Location: Notification will be sent you via US mail - Approximately 2 weeks prior to the exam Note: Applicants must wait six (6) months to re-test PLEASE NOTE:  Due to a variety of scheduling and capacity issues, only the first 250 entry-level candidates who apply to take a monthly exam will be invited to take the test.  The filing period will then be closed, and all other entry-level candidates will be asked to apply for a subsequent exam when the filing period for that exam opens. You may, however, continuously file for the position of Lateral Entry Police Officer. A Lateral Entry police officer is an experienced police officer with 24 months of continuous service as an officer with another agency (during the last 36 months).  If you are an entry-level candidate, you may not apply for a lateral entry position. Application Form Position Requirements WSCJTC Physical Agility Exam Seattle Police Department Employment Web Page Entry Level Applicants The Written examination will be administered on: Saturday, October 11, 2008 If you achieve a passing score on the written examination you will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility examination on: Afternoon, Saturday, October 11, 2008 If you achieve a passing score on the Physical Agility Examination you will be invited to participate in the Oral Interview Board process on: Sunday, October 12, 2008 If you achieve a passing score on the Oral Interview Board you will be invited to complete the written Personal History Questionnaire immediately following your Oral Board on: Sunday, October 12, 2008 You will then be invited back to have an interview with a background detective on: Monday, October 13, 2008 Lateral Applicants The Written examination will be administered on: Saturday, October 11, 2008 If you achieve a passing score on the written exam you will be asked to complete: - Personal History Questionnaire(PHQ) - Interview with Seattle Police Background Detective The completion of the PHQ will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2008 after the administration of the written exam. The remainder of the process will be conducted on Monday, October 13, 2008.

Pick-up an Application
During an open or ongoing application filing period, application forms for Fire and Police Exams may also be obtained at the Personnel Department Job Information Center located at:

City of Seattle
Personnel Department
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, 54th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104

Request an Application by Mail
During an open or ongoing application filing period, an application may be requested through the mail by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope ($.63 stamp for Fire Fighter Application and $.55 for Police Officer Application) to:

City of Seattle
Personnel Department
P.O. Box 34028
Seattle, WA 98124-4028

Please write "Fire Fighter" or "Police Officer" in the lower right hand corner of the envelope to indicate which application you are requesting.

Questions and Assistance
Questions about the application process, exams, test dates, or other related information should be directed to the Personnel Department Fire & Police Exams Unit at: (206) 615-0581 (Fire) or (206) 684-0235 (Police).

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