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The Seattle CARE Department is currently hiring Community Crisis Responders (CCR), who assist Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers in responding to non-violent, non-life-threatening 9-1-1 call events, involving persons experiencing crisis and behavioral health challenges.

These jobs pay between $83K-$118K per year and offer a generous benefits and retirement package.

CARE Job Openings.

Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE)

Chief Amy (Smith) Barden
Mailing Address: PO Box 94607, Seattle, WA, 98124-6907
Phone: (206) 625-5011 (For non-emergencies)
CARE_info@seattle.gov
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Learn about CARE, Seattle’s 911 Center that provides emergency and non-emergency responses.