Top 17 Police Jobs in Spokane Wa

Police Officer
City of Spokane —Spokane, WA
- $73,100.88 - $132,963.84 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- High school diploma or GED
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Police Officer: Certified
City of Spokane —Spokane, WA
- $73,100.88 - $132,963.84 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- High school diploma or GED
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Special Agent (Police) - Spokane, WA
BNSF Railway —Spokane, WA
- $90,300 - $98,500 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Campus Police Officer
Eastern Washington University —Cheney, WA
- $70,812 - $103,260 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Chief
Spokane International Airport —Spokane, WA
- $101,260.70 - $143,490.31 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- English
- Free parking
- Wellness program
10d
Police Radio Dispatcher I
City of Spokane —Spokane, WA
- $49,047.12 - $77,005.44 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Fingerprint clearance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level (Civil Service)
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $35.93 - $52.26 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Police Officer Entry Level/Lateral Entry - South
Kalispel Tribe of Indians —Airway Heights, WA
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Police Officer - Lateral ($25,000 Hiring Incentive)
Spokane International Airport —Spokane, WA
- $33.21 - $46.32 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Wellness program
Deputy Sheriff-Lateral (Civil Service)
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $95,660 - $139,137 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff-Intermediate Lateral (Civil Service)
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $95,660 - $139,137 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sheriff's Technical Assistant 2 (Civil Service)
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $20.30 - $28.28 an hour
- Overtime
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lateral Police Officer
City of Airway Heights —Airway Heights, WA
- $90,803 - $102,200 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sheriff's Technical Assistant 3 (Civil Service)
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $22.21 - $30.94 an hour
- Overtime
- Sales
- Writing skills
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Police Radio Dispatcher II Lateral
City of Spokane —Spokane, WA
- $58,818.96 - $96,904.08 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance

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Police Officer

City of Spokane -
Spokane, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$73,100.88 - $132,963.84 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

CLASS SUMMARY

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
(Applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)

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.

EXAMINATION DETAILS

Recruitment for this job classification is open until further notice.
Police Officer applicants must pass the Public Safety Testing, Inc. examination and PAT, to be eligible for hire by City of Spokane. After you have completed the PST, you will be invited to apply for the position. PST scores must be less than 15 months old.

Sign up through the Public Safety Testing, Inc. website, here.
NOTE: The standard PST written test cost is $65, which allows applicants to choose up to two agencies to receive their results. Applicants may select more agencies, for additional fees. Applicants who apply to agencies other than the City of Spokane, or who take the test at a date or location other than the designated free test date in Spokane, are responsible for all costs incurred.

Completion of a Personal History Statement is required.
You will be required to complete a Personal History Statement through the Public Safety Testing website. This documentation will be used to conduct a background investigation. It is a MANDATORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENT to complete the Personal History Statement.

Upon request and at time of application, the City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests, to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

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, the City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.

Double-time pay for large special events
Shift differential
Provided uniforms & equipment
Education incentive pay
4% match deferred comp
Paid academy

SCHEDULE
Patrol schedule that allows for 4 and 5 day weekends, as well as 2 weekends off a month.

PAID TIME OFF

148 entry-level vacation hours accrued on a bi-weekly basis.
60 hours of Floating Holidays (these count as personal time you can take whenever you like).
Accrual of 6 hours of sick time on a bi-weekly basis. 120 hours starting sick time for lateral hires.

RETIREMENT

Washington State LEOFF 2 Retirement Pension
City-Sponsored Deferred Compensation Plan with 4% match and an extra 2.2% contribution regardless of contribution.

INSURANCE

Medical
$175/month into a Health Reimbursement Account
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
Excellent Long Term Disability Plan
PORAC LDF
Flexible Health Spending Account
Supplemental Insurance
LegalShield/ID Shield
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
HRA VEBA

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY

Swing Shift 0.75%
Mid/Power Shift 1.5%
Graveyard Shift 3.25%

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY

2024:
AA or AS 2%
BA or BS 4%

2025:
AA or AS 2.5%
BA or BS 4.5%

2026:
AA or AS 3%
BA or BS 5%

WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program
Employer Sponsored Bus Pass (ESBP) Program

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Tuition reimbursement
Fully paid uniform and equipment
Paid academy
Longevity Pay

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