Entry-Level Deputy Sheriff – Protect & Serve

Yakimap; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 70,698 - 98,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Paid Vacation

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

A local government office in Yakima seeks an Exceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff. This role includes protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and handling emergency situations. Candidates must be certified law enforcement officers with less than two years' experience and must pass physical and psychological evaluations. The pay range is between $6,335 and $8,827 monthly, with comprehensive benefits. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Certified as a law enforcement officer by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Less than two years of police experience is required.
• Must successfully pass physical agility tests and a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the protection of life and property.
• Enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.

Skills

Physical agility

Law enforcement knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Education or GED

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Certificate

Job description

A local government office in Yakima seeks an Exceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff. This role includes protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and handling emergency situations. Candidates must be certified law enforcement officers with less than two years' experience and must pass physical and psychological evaluations. The pay range is between $6,335 and $8,827 monthly, with comprehensive benefits. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, 2026.