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NEW Police Agency
Edmonds Police Department - BLEA/Academy Certified - Multiple openings!
NEW Fire Agency
Spokane County Fire District #9 - Entry Level FF, Firefighter/Paramedic - Multiple openings!
South Pierce Fire & Rescue - Firefighter Paramedic - 2 openings!
NEW Dispatch Agency
Bellingham Police What-Comm - Establishing Eligibility List!
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Upcoming Testing Deadlines
Please click on each agency's name to view specific information about their testing deadline.
| Agency | # of Openings | Deadline Date |
| Longview Fire Department (Entry P'medic & Lateral P'medic) | 4 | 12/18/18 |
| Unalaska Police Department | 6 | 12/31/18 |
| Kelso Police Department (Entry & BLEA-Certified) | 2 | 12/31/18 |
| Aberdeen Fire Department (Entry FF & Paramedic) | Est. eligibility list | 12/31/18 |
| Aberdeen Police Department | Est. eligibility list | 12/31/18 |
| Aberdeen Police Department - Jail/Corrections | Est. eligibility list | 12/31/18 |
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Mount Vernon Police Department - Park Ranger |
Est. eligibility list | 12/31/18 |
| Thurston County Corrections (Entry & Lateral) | 3 | 12/31/18 |
| Spokane County FD #9// (Entry & FF/Paramedic) | Est. eligibility list | 1/1/19 |
| Bellingham Police - What-Comm Dispatcher | Est. eligibility list | 1/9/19 |
| East Olympia FD #6 (PT Firefighter) | 2 | 1/11/19 |
| Spokane Fire District #8 - Firefighter/EMT-B | 2 | 1/11/19 |
| South Pierce Fire & Rescue - FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC | 2 | 1/15/19 |
| Bellingham Police Department | Est. eligibility list | 1/18/19 |
| Kent Police Department | 13 | 1/21/19 |
| Juneau Police Department | 10 | 1/23/19 |
| Everett Police Department | 7 | 1/26/19 |
| Alaska State Troopers | Est. eligibility list | 1/31/19 |
| South Sound 911 | Est. eligibility list | 3/20/19 |
| King County Medic One | 6 | 3/31/19 |
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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