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Special Announcements:
New Fire Agency!
- Port Angeles Fire Department - Firefighter/Paramedic - 6 openings!
- Port Angeles Fire Department - Lateral - Firefighter/EMT - 1 opening!
New Law Enforcement Agencies!
- Bingen/White Salmon Police Department - Entry!
- Bingen/White Salmon Police Department - Lateral!
- Medina Police Department - Lateral! - 1 Opening!
New Corrections Agency!
- Whitman County Jail Entry Level - 1 Full time, 1 Part time opening!
- Whitman County Jail - Lateral - 1 Full time, 1 Part time opening!
- Nisqually Corrections - Entry Level - 2 Openings!
- Nisqually Corrections - Lateral - 2 Openings!
We're happy to announce the addition of the above new Departments as recently subscribing to our services.
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 online application process. Register Now
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 and navigating to the Manage Agency section.
If you successfully completed the PST exam within the past 180 days and qualify to send your scores to this agency you may do so without testing again. Log in to your account now and click on the "New Agencies" link from the menu on the left. Your scores will be instantly Made Available to the agency you selected once you complete the order.
Upcoming Testing Deadlines
- Everett Police Department - 19 Openings! The deadline to complete the PST written, physical and Personal History Statement is June 24, 2017 by 5PM.
- Valley Communications Center (Valley Comm) - Up to 10 Openings! To be eligible or the next round of hiring, candidates must complete testing with PST by July 1, 2017! Candidates selected for this round of hiring will start August 1st!
- Lakewood Police Department (Court Compliance Officer) - 1 Opening! To be eligible for consideration, submit an online application with the City of Lakewood and successfully complete the PST Law Enforcement and Corrections written, physical tests, and complete the Personal History Statement before July 16, 2017.
- Spokane County Sheriff's Office - 21 openings! Next written & physical ability test in Spokane will be held on July 15th. Applicants who complete the written and physical test will be considered for the next round of the hiring process.
- Bellevue Fire Department- 10-14 Openings! The deadline for the current entry-level hiring process with Bellevue Fire are Saturday, July 29, 2017, for the written exam and Sunday, July 30, 2017, for the CPAT.
- Washington State Patrol - Candidates must complete the PST written, physical, and Personal History Statement by the end of July 25, 2017 to be hired for the start of the September 25, 2017 academy class.
- Valley Regional Fire Authority - Candidates must complete both the PST Fire written and CPAT exams by August 22, 2017 to be eligible for their next round of interviews scheduled the week of September 18 - 22, 2017!
Spokane County Sheriff's Office - Open House June 29, 2017
RSVP required: please call Spokane Co Civil Service at 509-477-4711 to reserve your spot!
Vancouver Police Department Informational Meeting - July 15, 2017
PST is an official collection site for Northwest Harvest. Please feel free to drop off non-perishable food items at our office in Lynnwood. Thank you for helping those in need!
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
Resources
- Interview Skills Workshop
- Top 10 Ways to be an Oustanding Candidate
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
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