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Civilian (non-sworn) police employees are responsible for many of the important functions within the department. Because SPD civilian employees work directly with police, you are required to pass a background check and be comfortable in a law enforcement environment that handles sensitive and confidential materials.

These positions are hired through the City of Seattle Personnel Department and jobs are constantly being updated. Please visit the Career Center and search for "police" to see what opportunities are available.

911 Dispatcher

9-1-1 DISPATCHER - There are few jobs more important than being a 9-1-1 Dispatcher. In an emergency, your voice is the first heard by somebody in need and your skills save lives. Our state of the art emergency call center is the busiest in the state, and all of our dispatchers receive extensive training and on the job experience. [Learn more about this job]

PARKING ENFORCEMENT- Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) are responsible for patrolling the entire city limits and enforcing all parking violations on city property. PEOs also cite abandoned vehicles, assist officers in locating stolen vehicles, provide traffic direction during events and accident scenes. Parking Enforcement is a job that is highly active, mobile and fun! [Learn more about this job]

LatentPrintTrainee

LATENT PRINT EXAMINER TRAINEE- Latent Print Examiners perform technical tasks such as latent print comparisons, processing evidence and crime scenes for latent prints; enter latent prints into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and photograph latent prints. SPD is currently offering a rare opening for Latent Print Examiner Trainees trained on the job. [Learn more about this job]

ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL- Administrative and Technical civilian jobs vary widely; from a stablehand for the Mounted Patrol to timekeeping in Personnel! There are jobs maintaining police records, maintaining the patrol fleet, storing and managing evidence, Information Technology, and many more. Check the City Career Center and do a search on "police" to view current availabilities.

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