Police officer

With a force of more than 350 commissioned Police Officers, the Spokane Police Department stands strong. We take pride in the unwavering support of our city government leadership. Every officer is Crisis Intervention Team Certified, continuously honing their skills through cutting-edge training, and we make sure our officers are well-equipped with the resources necessary to successfully resolve incidents.

Current Hiring Status

The Spokane Police Department is hiring entry-level and certified Police Officers. We are not currently hiring lateral applicants at this time.

patrol schedule

Police Officer

Spokane Police Patrol works a 10 hour 40 min shift on one of three schedules:

Day Shift: 0600hrs to 1640hrs
Mid Shift: 1200hrs to 2240 hrs
Graveyard: 2000hrs to 0640hrs

Officers work 15 days a month and have two consecutive weekends off:
5 days on, 4 days off
5 days on, 4 days off
5 days on, 5 days off

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Specialized Units

SPD has created a number of specialized units dedicated to driving down crime in Spokane.

K9
Detective
Hostage Negotiator
Patrol
SWAT Team
Field Training Team
Tactical Team
Dignitary Protection Team

Motorcycle Officer
Bomb Squad
Special Investigative Unit
Traffic Unit
Major Crime Detective
Neighborhood Resource Officer
Domestic Violence Unit
Violent Crimes Task Force

FTO Coordinator
Gang Unit
PIO
TARU
SPEAR

WASPC Accreditation

The Spokane Police Department is proud to hold a certification under the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chief Accreditation Program. This accreditation reflects the highest standards of policing and represents agencies that successfully implement best practices and standards. SPD has held this accreditation for the last decade.