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Volunteer Opportunity: Police Officer Interview and Selection Committee
- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- non-profit management
- Public Safety
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- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
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- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
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- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Project Management
Office Assistant
- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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Communications & Marketing Analyst, Principal
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- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Information Technology and Communication Services
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- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
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- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
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- Clerical and Administrative Support
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- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Assistant Division Manager, Environmental Programs
- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
$141,107.20 - $198,660.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Environmental Services
Assistant Director, Environment and Public Works
- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Works
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- Internship
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- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Engineering
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- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Engineering
Police Officer Recruit (Entry Level)
- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
$47.39 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Planner
- 747 Market St, Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma
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- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Police Officer (Experienced Lateral)
- Tacoma, Washington
- City of Tacoma, WA
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level
- Tacoma, Washington
- Pierce County, WA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Corrections Deputy - Entry Level
- Tacoma, Washington
- Pierce County, WA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral
- Tacoma, Washington
- Pierce County, WA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Tacoma, Washington
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
FSR Analyst - Tacoma, WA with Security Clearance
- Tacoma, Washington
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
On-Site BCBA for Military Family Care
- Tacoma, Washington
- Bristol Bay Native Corporation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Retail Security Officer - Overnight
- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
DOD Personal Property & Transportation Specialist
- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
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Advanced Practice Provider (O-3/O-4/O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory
- Tacoma, Washington
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Tacoma, Washington
- Alakaina Family of Companies
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
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- Tacoma, Washington
- National Guard Employment Network
- Full Time
- Federal Government
DOD Personal Property Transport Specialist
- Tacoma, Washington
- Akima
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Nationally Certified Paramedic Training Instructor
- Tacoma, Washington
- International Executive Service Corps
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Marine Service Associate Growth Path & Boating Privileges
- Tacoma, Washington
- Victory Marine
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Lead Security Guard
- Tacoma, Washington
- US Department of War
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Security Specialist: Top Secret/SCI, SCIF & SAP
- Tacoma, Washington
- Contact Government Services, LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Systems Engineer for Defense Networks
- Tacoma, Washington
- RPMGlobal
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Relief Terminal Security Officer
- Tacoma, Washington
- Port of Tacoma
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Intelligence Operations Integrator
- Tacoma, Washington
- Barbaricum
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Tacoma, Washington
- Valiant Integrated Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Deputy Sheriff Patrol & Special Units (Hiring Incentive)
- Tacoma, Washington
- Piercecountywa
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Family Support Specialist for New Parents
- Tacoma, Washington
- Magellan Federal
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Patrol Pro Calm De-escalation & First Aid
- Tacoma, Washington
- SecurUs Asset Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Guard (SRG) - WPS III (Somalia)
- Tacoma, Washington
- Acuity International
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Tribal Public Safety Officer: Protect, Patrol, and Serve
- Tacoma, Washington
- Puyallup Tribe
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Hearings Officer 3 - Hearings | Tacoma
- Tacoma, Washington
- State of Washington
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Relief Terminal Security Officer
- Tacoma, Washington
- Port of Tacoma, WA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Military Intelligence Analyst (IEWTPT) & Simulations
- Tacoma, Washington
- Valiant Integrated Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Intelligence Simulations Analyst - IEWTPT
- Tacoma, Washington
- Valiant Integrated Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst (TS/SCI) - JBLM
- Tacoma, Washington
- Celestar
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Criminal Investigator: Narcotics & Courtroom Briefings
- Tacoma, Washington
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) - Federal
- Tacoma, Washington
- Absher
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst (TS/SCI)
- Tacoma, Washington
- Kinsley Power Systems
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Threat Oversight Officer
- Tacoma, Washington
- Reyes Beer Division
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) - Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Tacoma, Washington
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Operation Center Officer (67126)
- Tacoma, Washington
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Residential Security Technician: Troubleshooter & Installer
- Tacoma, Washington
- ADT
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Armed Rover (64719)
- Tacoma, Washington
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
13F Fire Support Specialist
- Tacoma, Washington
- National Guard OMD
- Full Time
- Federal Government
DoD Personal Property & Transportation Specialist
- Tacoma, Washington
- Akima
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Community Corrections Officer
- Tacoma, Washington
- State of Washington
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Senior Marine Terminal Operations Leader
- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Tacoma, Washington
- PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Security Officer - Non Union
- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Washington State Department of Correction
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Tacoma, Washington
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- Full Time
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- Full Time
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- Tacoma, Washington
- State of Washington
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
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Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
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- Tacoma, Washington
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Intelligence Operations Integrator with Security Clearance
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- Federal Government
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- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
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Volunteer Opportunity: Police Officer Interview and Selection Committee
- Tacoma, Washington United States
- City of Tacoma, WA
- Jun 25, 2026
- $0.00 Hourly - Full Time
City of Tacoma, WA

Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim. Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums, and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome has endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry. A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in a more urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views. Tacoma's natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location – just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense's premier military installation on the West Coast – only adds to Tacoma's desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view our YouTube video!
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- $0.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Jun 25, 2026
Job Description
Position Description

The City of Tacoma Police Department is seeking members of the Tacoma community willing to serve on the Police Officer Interview and Selection Committee. This is a non-paid, volunteer position.

The hiring of new officers is an extensive and multi-layered process. One layer in that process is the oral board/interview. The department uses the oral board/interview as a formal way to interact with candidates in order to learn more about them and to help determine their ability to successfully fulfill the position of police officer. To get to the oral board/interview step in the hiring process candidates must first pass a physical abilities test, written exam and a short background.

The oral board/interview panel consists of four individuals; three commissioned officers of various ranks in the organization and one community member. Participation in the Police Officer Interview and Selection Committee (POISC) is an opportunity for Tacoma residents to engage and be a part of the selection and hiring process for the next generation of Tacoma Police officers.

The goal of this recruitment is to create a list of engaged and diverse community representatives willing to serve as POISC members for a minimum of one calendar year . Volunteers will need to be available on weekdays between the hours of 0900-1130 or 1200-1430, on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Each interview day will consist of five candidate interviews. Typically, the expectation is POISC members will be asked to serve one day per month in a rotation with other community members on the list. If someone is available more often, they can sit on interviews more frequently.

Once selected, the POISC members must participate in a brief background check, do a short bias awareness training, and sign a binding confidentiality agreement prior to participation in the oral board/interview process. The confidentiality agreement is meant to maintain the integrity of the oral board/interview and ensure fairness throughout the process, to all candidates, over multiple hiring cycles.

Qualifications

Police Officer Interview and Selection Committee members must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Be a resident of the City of Tacoma or work within the City of Tacoma limits
Satisfactorily pass a department/agency background check
Affirm their availability and commitment to serving as a member of the interview and selection committee for a minimum of one calendar year
Attend mandatory training
Serve as fair and impartial members of the panel to evaluate a candidate's readiness for sworn service
Evaluate responses through a law enforcement lens
Stay engaged and attentive for full interview
Treat all candidates with respect
Understand there is a strict scoring matrix and avoid bias when grading candidates

Knowledge & Skills

A Community Representative must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Commitment to confidentiality and willingness to sign a binding confidentiality agreement
Demonstrated ability to make sound and thoughtful decisions
Proven ability to maintain high standards of ethics and integrity

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

If you are interested, please complete the online application.

Application materials will be viewed by a member of the Human Resources Department to ensure Tacoma residency. Successful candidates will be notified by a representative from the hiring team and asked to complete a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
Please indicate in your online application that you prefer email notification as this is the preferred method of communication with the City of Tacoma.

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or more entering the required information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this announcement. If you experience any complications while applying, please contact Human Resources as 253.591.5400 by 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2026 in order for us to assist you before the closing time.

If you are interested in additional information about the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Police Department, visit our websites at www.tacoma.gov or https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/police/

Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.

This position does not offer benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 6/21/2027 12:00 AM Pacific
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City of Tacoma, WA

Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim.

Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums, and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome has endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry.

A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in a more urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views.

Tacoma's natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location – just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense's premier military installation on the West Coast – only adds to Tacoma's desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view our YouTube video!
City of Tacoma, WA
- Tacoma, Washington, United States
- https://www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs
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