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Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer

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The information herein is provided by the respective agency and is only as accurate and as up-to-date as the agency representative(s) update this information. PST is not responsible for the veracity of this data as it is provided directly from the agency. It is ultimately the applicant's responsibility to verify any information about the agency with the agency.

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer

Last updated on July 19, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 2

Important Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Entry level applicants apply through PST completing/passing a written examination and physical ability test (PAT). In addition, the applicant must complete a PST personal history statement at the time of application. Applications are considered incomplete if not accompanied by the applicant's personal history statement and will not be accepted.

Community Information

Steilacoom became the first incorporated town in Washington Territory in 1854. Located between the city of Tacoma, on the North, and the State Capital in Olympia, approximately twenty miles to the South, the Town stretches 2.1 square miles atop a bluff overlooking the Puget Sound and the Olympic mountain range. The southern boundary of Steilacoom is Fort Lewis, an active U.S. Army base. The town, with a population of 6,800, is primarily residential development with many attractive homes, beaches and parks. Most residents are employed in the surrounding metropolitan area or by the many government facilities located nearby. Steilacoom is the terminus of the County operated ferry system serving Ketron Island, Anderson Island, and the State operated ferry system serving McNeil Island State Corrections Center. Pierce Transit provides regular bus service.

Department Information

The present Department is budgeted for nine (9) commissioned staff, one (1) noncommissioned staff.

Area Information

County: Pierce
Population: 6,800
# of Staff: 10

Hiring Status

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer has 2 vacancies.

Current Openings: 1

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

Salary Information


Salary Ranges: 

Public Safety Officer $44.17- $51.70/Hr. (2024 rates)


Benefit Information

LEOFF II State Retirement, Medical (incl. EAP), Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance. Vacation/Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Longevity, Optional Deferred Compensation and Supplemental Insurance Plans, Special Assignment Opportunities.  

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required

A written examination is required for entry-level police officer applicants.
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.
Minimum Age Age 20 at Time of Application / 21 with Conditional Offer of Employment.
Citizenship US Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / DACA-Recipient
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Washington State Driver’s License.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Ability to Speak/Read/Write the English Language as Required by RCW 41.14.100 at time of application.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer 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 When the applicant’s driving history is rated as an unacceptable risk by the Town. SCS Rule 6.10.090(14) 
Drug Usage
Potential

Prior to application, applicants must be drug free pursuant to the timelines below for all controlled substances and all derivatives of controlled substances and all derivatives of controlled substances listed with exception of CBD products. With the exception of marijuana, more than three total uses of any individual/combination of these drugs is an automatic disqualifier.  Applicants shall not be subject to automatic disqualification for more than three total uses if 15 years have elapsed since the most recent use.

Disqualifiers are as stated under the individual categories.

Amphetamines / Cocaine / Hallucinogens / Opiates:

No illegal use last five years prior to application

No illegal use after the age of 25

Marijuana:

No use within one year of application except when used pursuant to medical prescription. 

All other uses prior to this restriction will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Steroids

No illegal use last five years prior to application

No illegal use after the age of 25

Club Drugs / Aerosols:

No use last five years prior to application

This list is not all inclusive, use of any controlled substance not listed here will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(17)
Potential

Any illegal/unauthorized use of prescription medication.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(20)
Automatic Applicant has participated in the illegal manufacture, sale, offering to sell, distribution or transporting for sale any controlled substance, to include marijuana.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(18)
Automatic Applicant has obtained a prescription for a controlled substance under false pretenses.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(19)
Criminal Activity
Automatic Applicant has been convicted of any adult felony.  Unless the felony/criminal offense is regarding rule 6.10.090(17).  SCS Rule 6.10.090(3)
Potential Applicant admits an undetected felony.  Unless the felony/criminal offense is regarding rule 6.10.090(17).  SCS Rule 6.10.090(4)
Potential Applicant has a criminal proceeding pending or is under investigation for a criminal offense.  Unless the felony/criminal offense is regarding rule 6.10.090(17).  SCS Rule 6.10.090(5)
Automatic Applicant has been required to register as a sex offender, regardless of conviction status.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(6)
Employment
Automatic Applicant does not meet the requirements set forth in the civil service rules, those listed on the subscription testing website, or in the bulletin announcing the examination.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(1)
Automatic Applicant is physically or mentally unfit to perform the duties of the position sought.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(2)
Automatic Applicant has made a materially false statement or has attempted deception or fraud in connection with this or any other civil service application and/or examination.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(7)
Automatic Applicant has been discharged from the armed forces under less than honorable conditions or as an officer, received a dismissal notice.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(8)
Automatic Applicant has assisted in preparing the examination for which application is sought or has in any other manner secured confidential information concerning the examination which might give an unfair advantage over other individuals taking the examination.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(9)
Automatic Applicant has been dismissed or has resigned in lieu of termination from any public or private position for any cause which would be cause for discharge from service with the Town of Steilacoom (Steilacoom Personnel Regulations 1.26.020/Steilacoom Department of Public Safety Policy Manual 340) or has had an unsatisfactory record of employment with the Town or with any other agency or organization. It is the applicant’s responsibility to satisfy eligibility under this rule.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(10)  
Automatic Applicant is deemed to be unable to successfully perform the duties of the position sought following review of the totality of the circumstances including but not limited to the needs of the appointing authority and the results of the examination(s), interview(s), and background investigation.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(12)
Automatic Where the applicant has performed any act, espoused any belief, or been involved in any group which would by its nature create a definable liability for the Town based solely on hiring the individual.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(13)
Automatic Applicant promises to pay money or other valuable thing to anyone for an actual or prospective advantage in the hiring process.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(15)
Automatic After an individual is passed over three (3) times.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(16)
Other
Automatic After at least three attempts to contact the applicant (mail, phone, e-mail), the applicant fails to respond to information requests, appear for employment interviews, testing, or an appeal hearing within the specified time. It shall be incumbent on all individuals on the list to promptly notify the Secretary/Chief Examiner of any changes in addresses or phone numbers.  SCS Rule 6.10.090(11)

Contact Information

Steilacoom Police Department - Police Officer

2301 Worthington Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388 Pierce County
253-983-2053

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


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