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:  May 16 - June 18, 2008 Exam date: July 12, 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 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, July 12, 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, July 12 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, July 13, 2008 If you achieve a passing score on the Oral Interview Board you will be invited to complete the written Psychological examination on: Monday, July 14, 2008 Lateral Applicants The Written examination will be administered on: Saturday, July 12, 2008 If you achieve a passing score on the written exam you will be asked to complete: - Personal History Questionnaire - Psychological Written Examination - Interview with Seattle Police    Background Detective This portion of the process will be conducted on: Sunday, July 13 and Monday July 14, 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).

The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and is committed to diversity in the workplace.