Employment Application Process

Human Resources > Jobs

Open Jobs

Sheriff Jobs

Waiting Lists

Promotionals

Application Process

Benefits

Job Descriptions/Rates

Accommodation

Equal Employment

Volunteer

Application Process

General Information

Application Deadline

Read the Job Announcement

Selection Process

How to Apply

Application Status Notification

Supplemental Questionnaire

Sheriff's Department (Civil Service)

Other Requirements

Reasonable Accommodation

Application Process

General Information

A list of currently open job opportunities is available on our website and on our 24-hour Job Information Line at (253)798-7466. Pierce County only accepts applications for positions which are currently open.

Read the Job Announcement

Read the entire job announcement and supplemental questionnaire (if required). Do this by clicking on the title of the position. If you feel you are qualified for the position, apply as follows.

How to Apply

Most job announcements require an on-line application to be submitted
Enter your application data on-line and submit electronically to our database.
More Information

Supplemental Questionnaire

Answers to the supplemental questionnaire, if included in the announcement, are required. A resume in lieu of answering the supplemental questions is not acceptable.

Top of Page

Other Requirements

Some job announcements require other materials to be submitted along with the application, such as driving record, license certifications, etc. Read the announcement very carefully to be sure you have met these requirements. The on-line application does not currently accept attachments. Please email scanned copies of all required documentation to HR@co.pierce.wa.us after submitting your on-line application.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted on-line no later than the closing date listed in the announcement. Read the job announcement carefully for any specific instructions.

Top of Page

Selection Process

This is a competitive selection process. Your responses on the application form and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Application Status Notification

An email is sent after an on-line application is submitted. If you have not received an email, check your spam filter.

Human Resources will contact applicants who may be invited to participate further in the selection process. Please do not contact Human Resources about the status of the position or your application. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

Sheriff's Department (Civil Service)

For more information about the employment application process specific to the Sheriff's Department, see our Civil Service web page.

Reasonable Accommodation

Pierce County will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who are unable to submit an online application, and during the application and selection process, if requested. Please notify the Human Resources Department (253)798-7480, at least 2 days prior to the need.

Top of Page

Promotionals

Current Employee Promotional Opportunities

Must be a current, regular (not extra hire) Pierce County employee to apply.
Please read the entire job announcement to be sure you qualify for the position before applying.
Employees may apply from home, or work (with supervisor's permission and on your own time).