An Honorable Career Starts Here
One test, Many opportunities.
Test once - Have your results sent to multiple agencies.
Your Career Headquarters
Mark your Calendars - Interview Workshop!
Don't miss this 5-hour interactive workshop instructed by experienced hiring professionals who will share tips and insights on how to stand out from the rest of the applicant pool and enhance your competitiveness in the hiring process. Hands-on interview practice included. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in Lynnwood.
Welcome to our new, upgraded website!
- Straightforward signup process with an easy-to-follow task list
- Scores available from your account same day of testing
- Add and drop agencies up until your test day
- A comprehensive information center
- Email reminders before test day
- Manage your Personal History Statement (PHS) online
- Downloadable study guides
- Online event sign up
New Agencies!
- Redmond Police Dept. - 911 Dispatcher / Telecommunicator
- SNOPAC 911 - 911 Dispatcher / Telecommunicator
- Bingen-White Salmon Police Dept. - Police Officer
- Lynnwood Police Dept.- Police Officer
Your Options:
1. If you have not yet registered through PST, you may apply to any of our agencies, including the above new agency, at any time via our convenient & secure online process.
2. If you have registered but not yet tested and wish to add any agency, including the above new agency, you may do so by logging into your account prior to your test date.
3. If you have successfully tested in the last 6 months and qualify to send your scores to this agency, you may do so without needing to test again. Log in to your account now and click on the "New Agencies" link from the menu on the left. You scores will be instantly Made Available to the agency you selected once you complete the order
Getting started is simple.
- 1. Choose your career path Law Enforcement, Corrections, Firefighter, 911 Dispatcher, Paramedic
- 2. Research agencies View the growing list of available agencies we work with.
- 3. Create an applicant profile Filling out your profile ensures that agencies have the information required for the hiring process.
- 4. Schedule your test View our calendar for a complete list upcoming tests and locations.
- 5. Download your free test packet A basic study guide and test information packet will be available in your account. Additional study materials can be purchased through our store.
- 6. Take your test Be prepared to succeed when you arrive at your test location.
Typical expectations of hiring departments:
If invited by the agency, the next steps you may go through is a comprehensive screening process. This can take anywhere from weeks to many months. Each step must be passed before proceeding to the next.
- An oral board interview
- An in-depth background investigation
- Polygraph examination
- Psychological evaluation
- Medical examination & Drug screening
- Academy & Agency training
Top 10 Ways to be an Outstanding Candidate
Public Safety Testing solicited from the many agencies we work with a listing of critical factors candidates frequently fail to adequately address in the hiring process. This list was produced to benefit YOU, the candidate, to enhance YOUR competitiveness for public safety positions by providing an awareness of desirable candidate attributes and characteristics as defined by the agencies themselves.
- 10. Listen Carefully
- 9. Know Yourself
- 8. Candor & Sincerity
- 7. Truthfulness
- 6. Professional Business Attire
- View the full list
