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Puyallup Police Department - Jail/Corrections

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Puyallup Police Department - Jail/Corrections

Last updated on July 19, 2024
PST Partner Agency since September 16, 2014

Vacancy: 1

Area Information

County: Pierce
Population: 43,000
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Puyallup Police Department - Jail/Corrections has 1 vacancy.

This PST examination will establish an initial list of eligible candidates from which names will be selected to move forward to the City of Puyallup oral board interviews. Upon successful completion of the full process, an eligibility list will be presented to the Civil Service Commission for certification. This list will be valid for a minimum of one year.

Eligibility lists are created on the basis of competitive examinations which consist of a written test, a physical agility test, and an oral board interview, in that order. The eligibility list will be established with names in ranking order of those candidates who have successfully passed all three portions of the examination process.

In the event the eligibility list established initially becomes exhausted, testing for additional candidates from this selection process will be conducted.

Salary Information

ENTRY LEVEL CORRECTION OFFICER INCENTIVE

Hiring Bonus of $10,000 for entry level corrections officers hired by the City of Puyallup. The incentive is paid $5,000 at completion of Corrections Training Officer (CTO) program and $5,000 paid at completion of probation.*


SALARY AND BENEFITS
$5,414.20- $7,214.62 Monthly Salary.

Puyallup Corrections Officers have opportunity receive additional pay, including:

  • Shift Differential: Corrections officers work 12-hour shifts consisting of three consecutive days on followed by three days off. The shifts are 0600-1800 for dayshift and 1800-0600 for nightshift. Employees receive a shift differential of 5.1%.
  • Education Incentive Pay: Bachelor's Degree 4% and Associate Degree 2%.
  • Longevity Pay, beginning at 5 years of service.
  • Bilingual Pay - 1% premium.


The City of Puyallup offers highly competitive, well regarded Group Insurance. Medical premiums are modest the first year, and when an employee meets the wellness program incentive one calendar year then the next year's premiums are 100% paid by the city. Group insurance includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, plus life and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

*In the event an employee separates from employment prior to three years of employment the employee must pay back the full hiring bonus.


Benefit Information

The City of Puyallup offers highly competitive, well regarded Group Insurance. Medical premiums are 100% paid after the first calendar year provided the employee meets the wellness program incentives, with modest premiums the first year. Group insurance includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, plus life and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.


Paid leave, including vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday provisions, are determined through collective bargaining for affiliated employees. Collective bargaining for agreements can be found on the Human Resources website.


Puyallup Police Department - Jail/Corrections Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.
PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s)
Minimum Age 21 years old.
Citizenship US Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / DACA-Recipient
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Disqualifier.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile No convictions.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
Vision Requirements Ability to see clearly in both daytime and nighttime conditions.
College Requirement No
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Current Hiring Status
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Puyallup Police Department - Jail/Corrections Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic Three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life threatening violation, such as reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc) within three years prior to application
Automatic Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three years prior to date of application.
Automatic A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within ten years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 3 years.
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Illegal opiate use.
Automatic Hallucinogen use within past 7 years.
Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic 2 or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Potential Resigning from any paid position without notice may be disqualifying.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Puyallup Police Department - Jail/Corrections

311 W Pioneer Ave
Puyallup, WA 98371 Pierce County
253-841-5541

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required

PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s)


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