🚨 2025 WA State Fitness Expo: Community Partner – Public Safety
Meet Deputy Jet Houn and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Recruiting Team! They’ll be on-site promoting rewarding careers in law enforcement and corrections/jail operations, while sharing a message of service, protection, and personal development.
💼 Agency at a Glance
Organization: Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO)
Location: 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Contact: jethra.houn@piercecountywa.gov • (253) 798‑6685
Website: Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Pierce County+1Pierce County+1
🚔 Who They Are
- Second-largest sheriff’s office in Washington, serving both urban and rural areas across 1,806 square miles Government Jobs+3Pierce County+3Public Safety Testing+3
- Over 336 commissioned deputies and 302 corrections deputies protecting citizens and maintaining inmate security Wikipedia+11Pierce County+11Public Safety Testing+11
- Values-driven: Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility Government Jobs+10Pierce County+10Public Safety Testing+10
🎯 Roles & Careers They’re Showcasing
- Deputy Sheriff
- Patrol responsibilities, community safety, investigation, court security
- Patrol responsibilities, community safety, investigation, court security
- Corrections Deputy
- Supervision and care of inmates, booking, classification, court transport duties
- Supervision and care of inmates, booking, classification, court transport duties
✔️ Hiring & Application Process
- Written & Physical Agility Tests (PAT): Required for entry-level roles National Testing Network+4Public Safety Testing+4Public Safety Testing+4
- Applications via Public Safety Testing; optional lateral track for current officers Government Jobs+6Public Safety Testing+6Government Jobs+6
- Background checks, polygraph, oral boards, medical and psychological exams are part of the process National Testing Network+4Pierce County+4Pierce County+4
- Recruitment assistance: Free test guidance and workshops available
🌄 Why Work Here
- Wide range of career specialties: SWAT, Dive Team, Marine Patrol, Search & Rescue, Gang Unit, Civil Process, and more Pierce County+8Pierce County+8Government Jobs+8
- Serve diverse communities that span from Tacoma city to rural and wilderness environments Pierce County+4Public Safety Testing+4Pierce County+4
- Commitment to core values and community trust makes PCSO a respected and impactful employer
🎯 Goals at the Expo
- Raise awareness about law enforcement and corrections career paths
- Highlight hiring incentives and support programs
- Connect face-to-face with future public servants and local partners
- Share testing prep info, job expectations, and PCSO culture
👋 Stop By Their Booth If You Want To:
- Explore entry-level or lateral law enforcement careers
- Learn about civil service and PAT testing
- Ask questions about job roles, benefits, and community impact
- Take advantage of free application guidance and workshops
💬 From the Sheriff
“Our deputies and corrections staff live our values every day—serving, protecting, and building trust across Pierce County.” ZipRecruiter+3Public Safety Testing+3Indeed+3ZipRecruiter+9Public Safety Testing+9Facebook+9Government Jobs+1Pierce County+1Government Jobs+11Pierce County+11Pierce County+11
🙏 Thank You, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Houn and the recruiting team truly make a difference—offering high standards, strong careers, and deeper community engagement. We’re proud to have them partner with us at this year’s Expo!
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Jeremy Williams
Williams Productions
WA State Fitness Expo | NW Fitness Magazine
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