Join The Spokane Police department
INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, & COMPASSION
A career with the Spokane Police Department offers many advancement opportunities and diverse career paths. Every day is a fresh experience, a chance to make a difference, and an opportunity to uphold our mission. Officers value the community outreach opportunities and the ability to make an impact helping others.
We stand with our community, striving to build lasting bonds. Our mission is to serve the community with professionalism, integrity, and compassion so that with every single interaction we enhance trust, preserve safety, and model ethical policing.
Current Openings with The spokane police department
Upcoming recruitment events
SEP
2 & 3
Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) WA: Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit
9:00am – 4:00pm
SEP
12
Public Safety Testing Written Examination: Spokane
8:15am – 9:00am
Spokane County Sheriff’s Officer Training Center, 13033 W Medical Lake Rd, Spokane, WA 99224
SEP
15
Buckley U.S. Space Force Base: Career Summit
1:30pm – 4:00pm
600 Aspen St. Bldg. 1032, Buckley SFB, Colorado 90011
SEP
16 & 17
Fort Carson & Peterson Space Force Base: Career Summit
1:30pm – 4:00pm
SEP
25
Fairchild Air Force Base: Meet the Employer
10:00am – 12:00pm
6 W. Castle St., Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington 99011
SEP
27
Public Safety Testing Written Examination: Kennewick
9:00am – 9:30am
Kennewick Police Department, 211 W 6th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
October 2026
OCT
1
Whitworth University Job & Internship Fair
10:30am – 1:30pm
Hixson Union Building, 300 West Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA
OCT
7
University of Idaho Career Fair
1:30pm – 5:30pm
PIFCU Kibbie Dome, 1000 Perimeter Dr., Moscow, ID 83843
OCT
8
Lewis & Clark State Collge Career & Internship Fair
10:00am – 2:00pm
PIFCU Activity Center, 602 9th Ave, Lewiston, ID, 83501
OCT
9
Fairchild Airforce Base: Meet the Employer
10:00am – 12:00pm
6 W. Castle St., Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
OCT
10
Public Safety Testing Written Examination: Yakima
9:00am – 9:30am
State Patrol Office, 2715 Rudkin Rd, Union Gap, WA 98903
OCT
14
Eastern Washington University: Fall Career Fair
11:00 am – 3:00pm
Jim Thorpe Field House, 1380 Athletics Lane, Cheney, WA 99044
OCT
17
Public Safety Test Written Examination: Spokane
8:15 am – 9:00am
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 13033 W Medical Lake Rd., Spokane, WA 99224
OCT
22
Big Bend Community College: College & Career Showcase
9:30am – 12:30pm
7662 Chanute St. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837
November 2026
NOV
4
Spokane Community College: Fall Career & Community Resource Fair
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SCC, Building 6 (The Lair), 1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217
NOV
7
Public Safety Written Examination: Spokane
8:15am – 9:00am
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 13033 W Medical Lake Rd., Spokane, WA 99224
NOV
14
Public Safety Written Examination: Yakima
8:45am – 9:30am
Pasco Police Department, 215 W Sylvester St. Pasco, WA 99301
NOV
20
Fairchild Air Force Base: Meet the Employer
10:00am – 12:00pm
6 W. Castle St. Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
December 2026
DEC
12
Public Safety Testing Written Examination: Spokane
8:15am – 9:00am
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 13033 W Medical Lake Rd., Spokane, WA 99224
DEC
18
Fairchild Air Force Base: Meet the Employer
10:00am – 12:00pm
6 W. Castle St. Fairchild Air Force Base, WA 99011
WHY SPOKANE
Why choose Spokane for your PD Career? Whether it’s exploring Riverfront Park, indulging in outdoor adventures, or enjoying the diverse culinary and craft brewery scene, Spokane’s magnetic charm captivates all who seek a blend of urban excitement and natural wonder. Spokane has all the perks of a big city but without many of the big city inconveniences. A mere 19-minute average commute grants more time to relish life and be with family, while the city’s 200+ annual events will keep you entertained year-round. Spokane is family-friendly with award-winning K-12 schools and excellent colleges and universities. Spokane is truly one of the most beautiful cities in the country and a great place to live, work, and play!