Hiring
Process
This position is responsible for general police work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, maintenance of order, and prevention and investigation of crimes. Work is performed according to departmental regulations and procedures and duty assignments. The work usually consists of performing duties within a designated area on an assigned shift, routine patrol, traffic regulations, crime prevention, and investigations on motorcycles, bicycle, other conveyance for which training has been received, or on foot.
Work involves a substantial element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies. All assignments in this class involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision. Employees may be assigned to work on special assignments, which call upon specialized ability and knowledge usually attained through experience as a uniformed Police Officer. Assignments and general and special instructions are received from superior officers who review work by personal inspection, checking reports, and general appraisal of the effectiveness of the employee and the entire police service.
Who is the ideal Team APD Member?
The ideal Team Auburn PD officer doesn’t look one particular way or approach policing with one set of skills. We recognize that policing involves varied roles and is done most effectively by a force made up of officers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Police Academy Physical Standards
As part of the hiring process candidates take a physical fitness test that is mandated by the State of Washington. The fitness assessment is aimed at quantifying the various components of fitness. Areas to be addressed include:
- Cardio-Respiratory
- Endurance
- Body Composition
- Pulmonary Function
- Flexibility
- Muscular Strength
Squat Thrusts
- 3 MINUTES TO COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 35 SQUAT THRUSTS TO PASS
- Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Push hips back and bend your knees, squat down, and place your hands on the floor in front of you, shoulder-width apart.
- Keeping your hands in place, back flat, and core engaged, kick your feet back to a plank position: arms and body straight, hands in line with and slightly wider than your shoulders.
- Reverse the sequence to return to the starting position.
Sit Up Test
- 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 25 sit ups to pass.
Pushup Test
- 90 seconds to complete a minimum of 20 pushups to pass.
PST
What is Public Safety Testing (PST)?
Auburn PD contracts with Public Safety Testing to conduct the written and physical test for Entry Level candidates. These tests are the first step to joining our team. Based on your test scores, the top candidates will be sent an invitation to apply on our website. PST administers Law Enforcement testing throughout the state. Out-of-State testing is also available upon request. To learn more and begin your application, visit www.PublicSafetyTesting.com.
Academy
We will provide a virtual hiring seminar!
Candidates who pass written test with Public Safety Testing (PST), with a score of 70% or higher, will be invited to interview. As part of this process, candidates will receive a link to a virtual hiring seminar that is packed with great tips on how to prepare for your interview with our panel.
To start preparing now, check out these guides: Improve Your Writing Skills (PDF) | Roadmap to Law Enforcement (PDF)
We will give you the interview questions in advance!
Sitting in front of the oral board panel is arguably one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the hiring process. But here at Team APD, we do things a little different. We want you to be successful, so we will give Entry Level candidates 20 minutes to review all of the interview questions before meeting with the panel.
We will reimburse your test fees!
We recognize that taking the written test and physical test with Public Safety Testing (PST) can be costly for candidates and we want to assist with the process. Candidates who successfully pass their panel interview with Auburn will be reimbursed up to $50 for their Public Safety Testing (PST) fee.
We will provide you with an APD Mentor!
The “top 5” on our Entry Level hiring list will be paired with a current Auburn Police Officer as part of our Team APD mentorship program. Our APD mentors will be matched with candidates based on their experience, education, military backgrounds, and other interests. Our mentors will offer encouragement and advice, take the candidate on a ride-along and will help answer any questions along the way. (And all candidates on our hiring list are eligible for a ride-along!)
Frequently asked questions
The ideal Team Auburn PD officer doesn’t look one particular way or approach policing with one set of skills. We recognize that policing involves varied roles and is done most effectively by a force made up of officers with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Join the Auburn Police Department where you can make a difference in the community you serve, that’s small enough where you can be a part of cases from start to finish, and busy enough to challenge you, keep you constantly learning, and provide professional fulfillment!
The PST one, PST revolutionized how public safety applicants are tested and, ultimately, hired. As a candidate, you can now complete one online application, take one written exam and one physical ability test, complete one PHS, and have your scores sent to one or many departments. You choose from hundreds of local testing opportunities each year across the United States, so you no longer have to figure out how to be at two places (or more!) at once. You no longer have to deal with the stress and financial costs of missed workdays, travel and other related expenses.
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Every individual application is reviewed and we make our own determination.
The background questions are very detailed so we can learn as much about you as possible. We are looking for people with high integrity who are able to be honest about past mistakes. We want to make sure we hire the right people to serve in our community.
