Recruiting FAQ
Agency Requirements
Requirement Category | Requirement Description | Required at time of Test | Required at time of Hire |
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Minimum Age | 21 Years Old | X | |
Citizenship | United States citizen or lawful permanent resident | X | |
Education | High School Graduate/GED | X | |
License/Identification | Drivers License Required | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | Disqualifier | ||
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | No Convictions | X | |
Language | Ability to read and speak the English language | X | |
Vision | Ability to see clearly in both daytime and nighttime conditions | X | |
College Degree | Not required |
Other Requirements
- Application and requirements are available online through Public Safety Testing.
- Candidates must successfully pass the Physical Fitness and Abilities Test.
- Out-of-state testing is not allowed.
- Puyallup PD will only consider the most recent score for applicants with multiple scores.
- Puyallup PD will request scores from Public Safety Testing on an as-needed basis as vacancies occur.
Agency Disqualifiers
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply with Puyallup Police Department if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Disqualifier Category | Disqualifier Automatic/Potential | Disqualifier Description |
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Driving | Automatic | Receipt of three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life-threatening violation, such as reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within three years prior to application. |
Driving | Automatic | Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three years prior to the date of application. |
Driving | Automatic | A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within ten years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. |
Drug Usage | Automatic | Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 3 years. |
Drug Usage | Automatic | Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity. |
Drug Usage | Automatic | Illegal opiate use. |
Drug Usage | Potential | Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
Drug Usage | Automatic | No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana. |
Drug Usage | Automatic | A pattern of illegal use of prescription medication. |
Drug Usage | Automatic | The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered automatic disqualifiers with no exceptions:
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Drug Usage | Potential | The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered in relation to the overall background of that individual and may result in disqualification:
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Criminal Activity | Automatic | Any adult felony conviction. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity. |
Criminal Activity | Potential | Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed. |
Criminal Activity | Potential | Juvenile felony convictions will be carefully reviewed. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Unlawful sexual misconduct. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under Washington law within three years prior to application. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Conviction of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Washington law as an adult. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under Washington law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under Washington law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers). |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Admission(s( of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children including but not limited to: molesting children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, or indecent exposure. |
Criminal Activity | Potential | Any history of actions resulting in civil lawsuits against the applicant or his/her employer may be disqualifying. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Maintaining an ongoing relationship with individual(s) who have been convicted of a felony crime, and who is reputed to be involved in recent or ongoing criminal activity. |
Criminal Activity | Automatic | Recent or ongoing affiliation with, and/or support of, an organization or group which advocates the overthrow of the United States Government, or whose professional goals are contrary to the interests of public and welfare of the community. |
Employment | Automatic | Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces. |
Employment | Automatic | Lied during any stage of the hiring process. |
Employment | Automatic | Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during the hiring process. |
Employment | Automatic | Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status. |
Employment | Automatic | Having been disciplined by any employer (including military) as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty, or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations. |
Employment | Automatic | Having been involuntarily dismissed (for any reason other than lay-off) from two or more employers as an adult. |
Employment | Automatic | Resigning from any paid position without notice may be disqualifying. |
Employment | Potential | Military Record: Must have been discharged from the military under honorable conditions. Any discharge other than honorable will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. |
Financial | Potential | Current credit accounts or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed. |
Other | Automatic | Missing any scheduled appointment during the process without prior permission. |
Other | Automatic | Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview or polygraph examination or discrepancies between the background investigation and other investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies. |
Other | Automatic | Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document or sustained episodes of academic cheating. |