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Special Announcements:
Driving conditions in Lynnwood and Kent can still be a challenge after the snow. If you are driving to a test event this week, please be careful!
All test events are continuing as scheduled. We will be conducting the written and physical testing on 2/16 at CJTC as planned.
Washington State Patrol Open House
NEW Police Agency
Wyoming Highway Patrol - ENTRY & LATERAL - Establishing Eligibility List!
Clallam County Sheriff's Department - Establishing Eligibility List!
NEW Corrections Agency
Clallam County Corrections - Establishing Eligibility List!
NEW Fire Agency
Skamania County EMS - EMT & PARAMEDIC - Establishing Eligibility List!
Gray's Harbor Fire District #5 - Firefighter Paramedic - 1 opening!
Sedro-Woolley Fire Department - Firefighter Paramedic - Establishing Eligibility List!
If you are interested in adding on an agency, please log in to your account now.
Upcoming Testing Deadlines
Please click on each agency's name to view specific information about their testing deadline.
| Agency | # of Openings | Deadline Date |
| Thurston County Sheriff's Office: Corrections - Entry & Lateral | 1 | 2/28/19 |
| Pullman Police Department - Entry & Lateral | 5 | 3/1/19 |
| Kirkland Fire Department | 2 - 6 | 3/8/19 |
| Bellingham Police Department | Est. eligibility list | 3/15/19 |
| South Sound 911 | Est. eligibility list | 3/20/19 |
| Valley Communications Center | 10 | 3/20/19 |
| Gray's Harbor Fire District #5 | 1 | 3/30/19 |
| Everett Police Department | 7 | 3/30/19 |
| King County Medic One | 6 | 3/31/19 |
| Mount Vernon Police Department - Park Ranger | Est. eligibility list | 3/31/19 |
| Alaska State Troopers | Est. eligibility list | 4/30/19 |
| Washington State Patrol | Est. eligibility list | 5/6/19 |
| Spokane Valley Fire Department | Est. eligibility list | 5/31/19 |
| Kent Police Department | 13 | 6/1/19 |
| Bellevue Fire Department | Est. eligibility list | Late 6/2019 |
| Valley Regional Fire Authority | Est. eligibility list | 8/14/19 |
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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