Training Unit The Office of Professional Development (OPD) has the primary responsibility to ensure all police department employees meet applicable, legislated training requirements, and also have adequate training to perform t...
When a new officer (entry level or lateral) is hired by the Port of Seattle Police Department, the officer must complete a Police Training Officer (PTO) Program. Entry-level officers will spend a minimum of 17 weeks in the program...
In Support of the Port of Seattle's Mission, We Fight Crime, Protect and Serve Our Community.
In Support of the Port of Seattle's Mission, We Fight Crime, Protect and Serve Our Community. The Port of Seattle Police Department provides the primary law enforcement service to the Port's maritime properties as wel...
The tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Manuel Ellis, and Rayshard Brooks led to a watershed moment in 2020, with community groups demanding justice, civil rights, and an end to racism at all level...
Entry-Level Applicants Application and Testing: The Port of Seattle is currently contracted with Public Safety Testing (PST) to conduct our written and physical ability examinations for entry level police officers. You are able...
Entry-Level Requirements Entry-level requirements must be met at the time of application Candidates must be 21 years old at the time of application and successfully complete the state law enforcement training program (Basic ...
Police Standards & Disqualifiers The following standards apply to all candidates for sworn and non-sworn (civilian) positions: Honesty / Integrity Honesty and integrity are essential traits for a successful career in ...
Proactive Anti-Crime Team The mission of the Port of Seattle Police Department Proactive Anti-Crime Team, also known as ProAct Team, is "to provide proactive, flexible, mission-oriented law enforcement services to the Port of S...
Property, Evidence and Forensics A member of the Criminal Investigations Division is assigned duty as the evidence / identification technician, crime scene specialist. This officer is responsible for the care and custody o...
