Civil Service

Entry-Level Process
Apply for Entry-Level Police Officer and Entry-Level Corrections Officer positions by going to the Public Safety Testing website and selecting the City of Puyallup when submitting your application materials. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for testing/interviewing to take place as the need arises.
 
Advanced Entry-Level and Lateral-Entry Process
You can apply for Advanced Entry-Level Police Officer, Lateral-Entry Police Officer, Advanced Entry-Level Corrections, and Lateral-Entry Corrections Officer positions by going to the city's Career Opportunities webpage. 

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept on file for testing to take place as the need arises. Application packets received are screened for eligibility to participate in the examination process and scored according to predetermined rating criteria.

Those candidates receiving the highest scores on his/her application packet are invited to compete in the examination process. The City of Puyallup reserves the right to schedule examinations as necessary. Applications are kept on file until examinations are scheduled. Finalists are notified in advance of examination dates.