<p>Seattle PD is hiring-looking for quite a few candidates in fact. It’s been all over the news as they’ve changed to the requirements to create a wider pool to choose from. You don’t even need a 4-year degree, but have to pass written and oral tests, intense background checks, which include tax history, credit, traffic and criminal history. If after all of that you’re still a viable candidate, you’re sent for a 4-month academy training. </p>
<p>Seattle police have a pretty poor public image right now and I imagine that’s one reason applicants are down. Looking at some of the above requirements, it’s clear that each jurisdiction has differing qualifications.</p>