The hiring process for the positions of Deputy Sheriff and Correctional Officer usually take between 4 - 6 months to complete.

The hiring process consists of the following components:

Application

Written & Physical Examinations

Oral Board

Polygraph

Background Investigation

Appointment

There are two ways to apply for employment with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.

You can apply online by accessing our Job List

You can pick up a paper application at:

Pierce County Human Resources

Civil Service Division - 901 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402

Call our Job Information Line at (253) 798-7466.

Be sure to read the entire job announcement and pay special attention to the front page as it has all of the testing information and will serve as your invitation to the test.

The Written Examination consists of three components, a video test, reading comprehension and report writing. For more information on the written examination you can attend a pre-test workshop or go to www.ergometrics.org

The Physical Fitness Examination for Deputy Sheriff consists of 4 events. Sit-ups, Push-ups, 300 meter run and a 1.5 mile run.

The Physical Fitness Examination for Correctional Officer consists of 3 events. Sit-ups, Push-ups and a 1.5 mile run.

You must pass ALL COMPONENTS of the Written Examination and the Physical Examination to continue in the hiring process.

For detailed information on the physical fitness examination please read the job announcement.

The Oral Board Interview process consists of two stages, a pre-oral interview and a formal oral board interview.

First is the pre-oral interview with a background investigator. During the pre-oral interview the candidate will be asked a series of questions designed to assist the Sheriff's Department in the hiring process and is used as a baseline for the formal oral board and polygraph. This interview is also used to determine that the candidate meets the minimum qualifications and is within the standards set by the Sheriff's Department. You will know that day if you will continue in the process to the formal oral board.

Second is the formal oral board. During the formal oral board the candidate will be asked a series of questions from a panel of 3 members of the Sheriff's Department.

The formal oral board is pass / fail and you will be informed of the results immediately following the completion of the interview.

If you have additional questions or would like more information regarding employment with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department please contact the Pierce County recruiting team.

Deputy Steben - 253-798-2340