Answer the call to serve the Spokane community. Become a Spokane Police Officer.
Are you currently serving as a law enforcement officer, or have you recently left your officer position in good standing? Are you interested in continuing your career in public safety? If so, coming to work for the City of Spokane could be your next great career move!
In determining vacation and pay steps, all years of full-time law enforcement service under a State certification recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, shall apply. Additionally, lateral officers will be credited with 120 hours of sick leave upon their date of hire. Lateral officers will also advance to Senior Police Officer no later than the completion of three (3) years of service in the department, $51.32/hour or $107,156.16/year.
More information on pay incentives and benefits below.
Lateral applicants from states other than Washington:
Are you passionate about serving others and your community? Do you have a desire to help people on a daily basis? Would others describe you as professional and ethical? If so, a career as a Police Officer at the City of Spokane may be the perfect profession for you!
Starting salary is $31.60/hour or $65,980.80/year. Salary at year two is $35.95/hour or $75,063.60/year. Salary at year three is $49.05/hour or $102,416.40/year.
More information on Pay incentives and benefits below.
Have you successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Basic Law Enforcement Academy? Are you passionate about serving others and your community? Do you have a desire to help people on a daily basis? Would others describe you as professional and ethical? If you answered yes to these questions, a career as a Police Officer at the City of Spokane may be the perfect profession for you!
Starting salary is $31.60/hour or $65,980.80/year. Salary at year two is $35.95/hour or $75,063.60/year. Salary at year three is $49.05/hour or $102,416.40/year.
More information on pay incentives and benefits below.
Police Officer | |||
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Step | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
1 | $31.60 | $5,498.40 | $65,980.80 |
2 | $35.95 | $6,255.30 | $75,063.60 |
3 | $49.05 | $8,534.70 | $102,416.40 |
5 | $50.02 | $8,703.48 | $104,441.76 |
10 | $51.00 | $8,874.00 | $106,488.00 |
15 | $51.99 | $9,046.26 | $108,555.12 |
20 | $52.97 | $9,216.78 | $110,601.36 |
25 | $53.93 | $9,383.82 | $112,605.84 |
30 | $54.93 | $9,557.82 | $114,693.84 |
Senior Police Officer | |||
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Step | Hourly | Monthly | Annual |
1 | $51.32 | $8,929.68 | $107,156.16 |
5 | $52.35 | $9,108.90 | $109,306.80 |
10 | $53.38 | $9,288.12 | $111,457.44 |
15 | $54.40 | $9,465.60 | $113,587.20 |
20 | $55.42 | $9,643.08 | $115,716.96 |
25 | $56.46 | $9,824.04 | $117,888.48 |
30 | $57.49 | $10,003.26 | $120,039.12 |
Longevity - Years of Service Percent
Education
2024:
2025:
2026:
Effective 12/31/2026
Shift Differential
Specialty Units
Other Incentives
Our benefit package includes Medical/Vision, Dental, Long Term Disability, Retirement, Matching Deferred Compensation, Life Insurance, Vacation/Sick Leave, Paid Holiday, Uniforms provided, $175/month into an Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Education and Training Opportunities.
Choice of PPO or HMO Health Plan: $135/month regardless of family size
Washington State LEOFF 2 retirement
No contribution to Social Security
Vacation
Working a 10 hour 40 minute shift allows for 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.)
According to Salary.com website, Spokane has the lowest cost of living amongst major Washington cities based on total cost of energy, food, healthcare, house and transportation, among other factors.
For in progress crimes and emergencies call 911
To report a non-emergent crime contact:
To provide crime activity or suspect information that doesn't require immediate action contact:
For general police email contact:
eraspdweb@spokanepolice.org
For nuisance reports, including code violations (i.e. illegal camping, substantial litter in yards or alleys, graffiti, land use violations), parking complaints, and road condition issues contact:
All candidates must pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT). View the PAT guidelines for more information.
The PAT will be typically administered in the following order:
Questions about the hiring process or the department in general? Please contact our Recruiting Department.
Spokane Police Academy
spdrecruiting@spokanepolice.org
509.742.8122