Join The Spokane Police department

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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

June 2026

Jun

25

University of Washington: Summer In-Person Job & Internship Fair

11:00 am – 2:00 pm 

Mary Gates Hall, 1851 NE Grant Ln, Seattle, WA 98195

August 2026

AUG

13 & 14

Camp Pendleton CA: Career Summit

9:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Pacific Views Event Center, San Jicinto Rd #202850, Oceanside, CA 92058

AUG

18

Washington State University: Student Employment Fair

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

Compton Union Building Sr. Ballroom, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA 99164

September 2026

SEP

2 & 3

Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) WA: Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit

9:00 am – 4:00pm

October 2026

OCT

14

Eastern Washington University: Fall Career Fair

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Jim Thorpe Field House, 1380 Athletics Lane, Cheney, WA 99044

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

WHY SPOKANE

Spokane Gondola Skyride and Monroe Street Bridge

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!

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