PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING
Entry Level Police Officer
PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING, Gig Harbor, Washington, United States, 98329
Gig Harbor Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer
Last updated on August 29, 2025 PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011 Testing Deadline: December 31, 2025.
The City of Gig Harbor is excited to open a recruitment opportunity for Entry-Level Police Officers! We will be accepting test scores through December 31, 2025, and encourage you to complete your testing by September 15 to be considered for the first round of oral boards in late September. Monthly oral boards will continue through December, with invitations extended to top-ranked candidates.
Additional information about the entry level police officer hiring process can be found here . Community Information
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Gig Harbor Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer Requirements
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. Minimum Age 21 High School Grad/ GED Yes Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time. Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes Other NOTE: If you are only interested in sending scores to Gig Harbor, you do not need to complete PST's Personal History Statement (PHS). Gig Harbor has a separate process. Gig Harbor Police Department - Entry Level 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: Driving Automatic
Any DUI conviction or deferred prosecution for an alcohol or drug related driving offense within preceding 10 years. Automatic
Any other traffic conviction (Reckless Driving, Suspended License, etc.) within preceding three years. Potential Applicant must possess a current, non-probationary, and non-restricted valid driver’s license. History of restrictions on license or driving record due to vehicle operation or control will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Upon hire, must possess a Washington State driver’s license and maintain such licensure during employment.
Drug Usage Automatic
Illegal, non-prescribed anabolic steroid use within preceding five years. Automatic
Use or possession of marijuana/hashish within preceding one year. Automatic
Illegal use of any other controlled substance (schedule I, II, III, IV, V) in preceding ten years. Automatic
Illegal use of any controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic
Intentional inhalation ("huffing") of any aerosol or substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc.) within preceding five years. Automatic
Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Automatic Manufacture, sale, transporting for sale, orfacilitating the sale of illegal drugs (unless under 21 at the time AND the actoccurred more than 10 years from the date of application). Automatic
Demonstrated pattern of habitual or prolonged illegal drug use, indicating dependence or abuse, regardless of time frame, beyond isolated orexperimental use. Criminal Activity Automatic
Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic
Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity. Potential
Juvenile felony convictions will be carefully reviewed. Automatic
Any conviction under a domestic violence statue. Automatic
Any conviction involving the use or possession of firearm in the commission of a crime. Any unlawful sexual misconduct. Employment Automatic
Untruthfulness during any stage of the hiring process. Automatic
Any separation from employment resulting in final loss of Peace Officer Certification. Automatic
Any Dishonorable or Bad Conduct discharge from the U.S. Military. Any substantiated finding of the use of excessive force in the performance of official duties or a substantiated finding of racial discrimination or corrupt acts against another employee or a member of the public. Automatic
Current failure to pay income tax or child support. Other
Automatic Any conduct or pattern of behavior that would disrupt, diminish or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession. Contact Information
Gig Harbor Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer 3510 Grandview Street Gig Harbor, WA 98335Pierce County 253-851-2236 Other Gig Harbor Police Department positions #J-18808-Ljbffr
Last updated on August 29, 2025 PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011 Testing Deadline: December 31, 2025.
The City of Gig Harbor is excited to open a recruitment opportunity for Entry-Level Police Officers! We will be accepting test scores through December 31, 2025, and encourage you to complete your testing by September 15 to be considered for the first round of oral boards in late September. Monthly oral boards will continue through December, with invitations extended to top-ranked candidates.
Additional information about the entry level police officer hiring process can be found here . Community Information
Department Information
Area Information
Hiring Status
Salary Information
Gig Harbor Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer Requirements
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. Minimum Age 21 High School Grad/ GED Yes Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time. Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes Other NOTE: If you are only interested in sending scores to Gig Harbor, you do not need to complete PST's Personal History Statement (PHS). Gig Harbor has a separate process. Gig Harbor Police Department - Entry Level 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: Driving Automatic
Any DUI conviction or deferred prosecution for an alcohol or drug related driving offense within preceding 10 years. Automatic
Any other traffic conviction (Reckless Driving, Suspended License, etc.) within preceding three years. Potential Applicant must possess a current, non-probationary, and non-restricted valid driver’s license. History of restrictions on license or driving record due to vehicle operation or control will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Upon hire, must possess a Washington State driver’s license and maintain such licensure during employment.
Drug Usage Automatic
Illegal, non-prescribed anabolic steroid use within preceding five years. Automatic
Use or possession of marijuana/hashish within preceding one year. Automatic
Illegal use of any other controlled substance (schedule I, II, III, IV, V) in preceding ten years. Automatic
Illegal use of any controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic
Intentional inhalation ("huffing") of any aerosol or substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc.) within preceding five years. Automatic
Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Automatic Manufacture, sale, transporting for sale, orfacilitating the sale of illegal drugs (unless under 21 at the time AND the actoccurred more than 10 years from the date of application). Automatic
Demonstrated pattern of habitual or prolonged illegal drug use, indicating dependence or abuse, regardless of time frame, beyond isolated orexperimental use. Criminal Activity Automatic
Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic
Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity. Potential
Juvenile felony convictions will be carefully reviewed. Automatic
Any conviction under a domestic violence statue. Automatic
Any conviction involving the use or possession of firearm in the commission of a crime. Any unlawful sexual misconduct. Employment Automatic
Untruthfulness during any stage of the hiring process. Automatic
Any separation from employment resulting in final loss of Peace Officer Certification. Automatic
Any Dishonorable or Bad Conduct discharge from the U.S. Military. Any substantiated finding of the use of excessive force in the performance of official duties or a substantiated finding of racial discrimination or corrupt acts against another employee or a member of the public. Automatic
Current failure to pay income tax or child support. Other
Automatic Any conduct or pattern of behavior that would disrupt, diminish or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession. Contact Information
Gig Harbor Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer 3510 Grandview Street Gig Harbor, WA 98335Pierce County 253-851-2236 Other Gig Harbor Police Department positions #J-18808-Ljbffr