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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
 
Police Officer Application/Exam Process

Application Period:  April 18 - May 15, 2008

Exam date: June 7, 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


Entry Level Applicants

  1. The Written examination will be administered on:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008

  2. If you achieve a passing score on the written examination you will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility examination on:
    Afternoon, Saturday, June 7

  3. 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, June 8, 2008

  4. If you achieve a passing score on the Oral Interview Board you will be invited to complete the written Psychological examination on:
    Monday, June 9, 2008

Lateral Applicants

  1. The Written examination will be administered on:
    Saturday, June 7, 2008

  2. 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, June 8 and Monday June 9, 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.

The City of Seattle is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace