As a new lateral hire, you will receive a hiring incentive of $10,000.  You will receive the incentive in two installments: $5,000 in your second paycheck and the second $5,000 installment once you are released from Training to Central Patrol. 

• Please contact the Civil Service Chief Examiner at 253-798-6250 for an application. 
• Based upon the results of the experience and training exam, applicants will be ranked and placed on a civil service employment register. Applicants who rank high on the civil service register will be selected to undergo a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation