Current Hiring Status
The Spokane Police Department is not currently hiring entry-level, certified, or lateral Police Officers.
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.
The Spokane Police Department is not currently hiring entry-level, certified, or lateral Police Officers.
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
SPD has created a number of specialized units dedicated to driving down crime in Spokane.
SPD offers entry-level officer opportunities with clear pathways for career growth, including expanded responsibilities, leadership opportunities, and specialized assignments.
Salary: $73,100.88 – $132,963.84
Protect and serve the community of Spokane by becoming an entry-level Police Officer. This position is for applicants who are not currently a Police Officer for a different department and have not completed any police officer certification courses. Applicants must take and pass the Public Safety Test before submitting their application to the City of Spokane.
We are not currently hiring for this position.
Salary: $83,144.16- $132,963.84
Protect and serve the community of Spokane by becoming a Police Officer. This position is for applicants who have two years of sworn, non-military, patrol officer experience.
We are not currently hiring for this position.
Salary: $73,100.88 – $132,963.84
Protect and serve the community of Spokane by becoming a Police Officer. This position is for applicants who have successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Job seekers who have less than 2 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
We are not currently hiring for this position.
Salary: $126,762.48 – $141,963.12
This is a promotional position for current Police Officers of the Spokane PD. Detectives perform specialized work in the investigation of criminal offenses and related police problems.
We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Salary: $142,881.84- $160,003.44
This is a promotional position for current Police Officers of the Spokane PD. A Police Sergeant performs first-level supervisory field or office police work.
We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Salary: $181,760.40 – $198,861.12
This is a promotional position for current Police Officers of the Spokane PD. A Police Lieutenant performs responsible supervisory police work in command of an assigned shift, unit, or other administrative police detail.
We are not currently recruiting for this position.
Salary: $214,458.48 – $234,628.56
This is a promotional position for current Police Officers of the Spokane PD. A Police Captain performs responsible command-level work in directing the activities of a major division of the Police Department.
We are not currently recruiting for this position.
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.