Law Enforcement Officer Position

Puyallup Police Department - Police Officer

 

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Puyallup Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on January 11, 2024
PST Partner Agency since May 01, 2014

Vacancies: 2

Area Information

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

Hiring Status

Puyallup Police Department - Police Officer has 2 vacancies.

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 OFFICER INCENTIVE

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

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$7,440.00 - $9,919.00 Monthly Salary.


Puyallup Officers have opportunity receive additional pay, including:

  • Patrol Shift Differential: Patrol officers working twelve (12) hour shifts under the 24-day work cycle will receive a patrol shift differential of 5.77%.
  • Education Incentive Pay: Bachelor Degree 4% and Associate Degree/90 Credits 2%.
  • Premium Pay: ISU Detective 7.5%; Police Training Officer 5%; Canine Officers, Metro SWAT Team, School Resources Officer and Motor Officer 3%, Metro Cities Collision Response Team certified as Recon 5% and Tech 2%; and Bilingual Premium 1%. Employees are allowed to stack multiple premium pays.
  • Longevity Pay, beginning at 5 years of service.

Puyallup Officers has opportunity to contribute to the qualified, deferred compensation plan, with the City matching contributions up to 4% of the employee's base wage.

*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

Group Insurance: 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.

Paid Leave: Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday provisions are determined through collective bargaining for affiliated employees. Currently, regular, full-time City employees receive 8 hours of sick leave per month and 13 holidays per year, and vacation days are earned at the rate designated by city policy or collective bargaining agreement. Collective Bargaining Agreements can be found on the Human Resources website.

Retirement:Puyallup Police Officers are mandatory members of the State of Washington Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF). Employees and the City jointly contribute to the plan.

Equipment: Officers are assigned a take home patrol car, Glock pistol, AR-15 rifle, portable radio, and laptop computer. All uniforms are provided.

Puyallup Police Department - Police Officer 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 Yes
Vision Requirements Ability to see clearly in both daytime and nighttime conditions.
College Requirement No
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Contact Information

Puyallup Police Department - Police Officer

311 West Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371 Pierce County
253-841-5415

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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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