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Special Announcements:
New Firefighter Agencies!
- Idaho Falls Fire Department - 3 Openings!
New Corrections/Police Support Agencies!
- Kootenai County Sheriff's Office - Detention Deputy - Several Openings!
New Dispatcher Agency!
- Toppenish Police Department - Communications Officer / Dispatcher - 1 Opening!
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
- Toppenish Police Department - Communications Officer / Dispatcher - 1 Opening! Deadline to complete PST written and typing test is on or before October 15, 2017.
- Longview Police Department - 3+ Openings! The deadline to complete the PST written, Physical ability test, Personal History Statement, and submit application to the City of Longview is October 19, 2017.
- Richland Fire & Emergency Services - The Deadline to complete the PST written and CPAT tests is October 22, 2017.
- Everett Police Department - 17 Openings! Initial deadline to complete written exam and physical ability test with PST is October 27, 2017 by 5PM.
- Alaska State Trooper - The deadline to complete the written exam and submit an application to Alaska State Troopers is October 31, 2017.
- Idaho Falls Fire Department - 3 Openings! The deadline to complete the PST written test is November 30, 2017.
- Bellingham Police Department - 2 Openings! The deadline to complete the written and physical fitness test is between October 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.
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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