How about patrolling one of our major waterways as part of our Harbor Unit, riding a mountain bike throughout the city in our Bike Unit, or, even, connecting with the community as a member of our Mounted Patrol Unit with your equine partner?
The people that wear our uniform take an oath to serve and protect Seattle. It's a job we take to heart and one that requires top-notch training and education. We want our officers to be successful community partners. They should be natural leaders who feel equipped to do one of the toughest jobs out there, which is why training is so important. The Seattle Police Department is a national leader in how we train and evaluate uses of force and de-escalation.
We have robust policies surrounding bias-free policing and crisis intervention. SPD is a police department committed to always getting better, always trying new things, and, most of all, always establishing stronger ties with the community we serve. We value our lateral hires and welcome new applicants.
Lateral hires who transfer to the SPD bring a wealth of experience with them. They have learned by doing, understand the vital importance of connecting with community and have knowledge of the legal system. Benefits for lateral hires who come to Seattle:. There are four expected Lateral Entry Police Officer exam cycles for For more information please reach out to a recruiter. Police Jobs. About our department. Our Harbor Unit patrols 59 square miles of waterways.
If a COPS Office—funded SRO leaves the recipient agency after completing the training, the recipient agrees to pay for the new SRO, who is assigned to backfill this position, to attend a hour basic training course.
The new SRO must complete the training no later than nine months after being placed in the school. If the officer has completed the hour basic training within the last 12 months prior to the award date, the condition has been fulfilled. Any gap longer than 12 months will require the officer s to retake the course. Salaries: Funding requests must be based on the current entry-level salary and fringe benefits of a full-time sworn officer.
The following are considered unallowable costs under the CHP program: overtime costs, training, equipment e. If your agency pays those benefits for locally funded officer positions, your agency will be required to use local funds to do so for CHP-funded officer positions.
For agencies that do not include fringe benefits e. Shift differential pay is a premium hourly rate paid for those hours that are not considered normal day work hours as defined by your agency. Typically, shift differential pay is for the hours worked outside of normal day work hours, where the majority of hours worked are from p.
Overtime beyond any defined shift work hours is an unallowable cost under CHP. This is not an inclusive list, and items not listed above will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All requests must contribute directly to the specific purpose of the award project and relate to the appropriations language enacted for FY Applicants are encouraged to forecast a federal-to-local ratio for anticipated expenditures for each year that will provide an increase in the annual local match.
The percentages you provide in the application are estimates that can be used to help you plan the implementation of your award. Your actual percentages may change over the award period. If your agency wishes to be considered for a waiver, you must respond to the applicable question. The question will ask you to indicate the maximum local share dollar amount your agency would be able to contribute to the total project cost in order to implement the award.
Please indicate whether the COPS Office should continue to consider your application if the waiver request is not granted or whether it should be removed from consideration if the waiver is not granted.
If a full or partial waiver is granted, and your application is funded for a reduced number of officer positions, the percentage of local share provided will be applied to the total project cost of the awarded officers. Department of Justice award. Law enforcement agencies that submit applications addressing one of these focus areas in their proposals will receive priority consideration.
Eastern Time ET. The Customer Care Center will remain open on the solicitation closing date until p. Search form Search. Pre Award Fact Sheet. Anticipated outcomes of COPS Hiring Program awards include engagement in planned community partnerships, implementation of projects to analyze and assess problems, implementation of changes to personnel and agency management in support of community policing, and increased capacity of agencies to engage in community policing activities.
Is CHP an open solicitation? While each agency sets its own minimum requirements, with enough training and determination, anyone can achieve success.
A thorough background check will be conducted to ensure that you do not have any personal or professional issues that would preclude you from police service. Background investigators will review your employment history, character references, academic records, residency history, criminal history, and credit history. A background investigation typically includes a fingerprint check and interviews with those who know you, including previous employers, school or military personnel, neighbors, and family members.
Drug tests are routinely administered to check for the presence of illegal substances. Each agency establishes the type and frequency of testing. Just as agencies want to ensure you are physically fit for the job, they also want to ensure that you are psychologically stable and mentally fit to handle the job. This evaluation is typically made through written psychological exams and may be supplemented with an interview by a psychologist. Psychological testing serves two functions: to evaluate your character and emotional make-up and to ensure you are well suited to the job from a psychological standpoint.
More information on psychological testing. Many departments use a polygraph test, commonly known as a lie detector test, to verify information submitted throughout the application process. The oral board is a chance for members of the hiring authority to meet and talk with you face to face. Oral interviews serve as a chance to discuss your qualifications and gauge your fit with the agency.
During the oral interview, you may be evaluated on your:. This physical exam will evaluate if you are medically fit to meet the physical requirements of the job.
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