I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma, WA) in Jul 2014
Interview
First, you will fill out to see if you can qualify. If you qualify then you will get an initial history questioner. Once this is done you will be asked to come in for a PAT and a written exam. If you make it in the top 10 ranks you are eligible for further interview. This as follows is an oral board, pysch exam, and a last check on overall health.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What did you do to prepare yourself. Why are you Tacoma PD material.