Civil Service Hiring Process
Steps
View Openings
View our current openings on the Thurston County NEOGOV website. Commissioned positions require a written and physical exam before applying. Non-commissioned positions can apply directly from NEOGOV.
Testing
Candidates visit www.PublicSafetyTesting.com to schedule a written exam and a physical ability test. Be sure to select Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) or Corrections Officer (CO).
Scores Are Reviewed
Thurston County Civil Service reviews all candidate scores and selects the highest to move on.
Background Investigation
Investigators will initiate contact with candidates to begin their background checks.
You're Hired!
After successfully clearing the background investigation, you will be hired and attend academy once employed.
Training
You will first attend an academy to receive basic training. After graduating, you will begin field training.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.
