Interested in a career as a Police Officer, Firefighter, or 9-1-1 Dispatcher?

The Port of Seattle is currently contracted with PublicSafetyTesting.com (PST) to conduct our written and physical ability examinations for police officers and firefighters and our written examinations for 9-1-1 dispatchers. You are able to complete your application online and select the testing date, time, and location most convenient for you. Please visit their Web site for all necessary information. You can also contact them toll-free at 1-866-HIRE-911.

PublicSafetyTesting.com is a comprehensive resource for various public safety positions, including police officers, firefighters, deputy sheriffs, 9-1-1 dispatchers, etc. They offer convenient and flexible testing schedules in multiple locations. Successful test scores can be applied to numerous agencies, including the Port of Seattle. Test fees are on a sliding scale and are dependent upon how many agencies you select when completing your online application.

Police Officers: If you select our organization and successfully pass the police officer written and physical ability examinations with PST, you will be placed in our applicant pool and may be called in to participate in our panel oral boards. Invitations are by phone or via USPS mail so please keep your contact information updated.

Firefighters: If you select our organization and successfully pass the firefighter written and CPAT examinations with PST, you will be placed in our applicant pool and may be called in to participate in our panel oral boards and Fire Service Inventory (FSI) testing. Invitations are by phone or via USPS mail so please keep your contact information updated.

9-1-1 Dispatchers: If you select our organization and successfully pass the 9-1-1 dispatcher written examination with PST, you will be placed in our applicant pool and may be called in to participate in job-specific computerized testing (CritiCall) and panel oral boards. Invitations are by phone or via USPS mail so please keep your contact information updated. Our 9-1-1 dispatchers support both our Police and Fire Departments.

Thank you for your interest in the Port of Seattle Police and Fire Departments.