Entry-Level Deputy Sheriff—Serve, Protect, Grow

Yakima County, Washington; Yakima (WA); Vor Ort; USD 71.000 - 99.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental,

Zusammenfassung

Yakima County is forming a register of eligible candidates for the position of Exceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff with the Yakima County Sheriff's Department.

Position will be open until filled; applications reviewed monthly. The role includes health care, retirement, paid vacation/holidays/sick leave, and requires CJTC certification with potential veteran’s preference considerations.

Qualifikationen

• Certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission as a qualified law enforcement officer.
• Must score a minimum of 75% on the oral examination.
• Candidates eligible for veteran’s preference receive 5 or 10 percent based on eligibility.

Aufgaben

• Protect life and property, suppress crime, enforce laws and ordinances, preserve peace, and direct traffic.
• Work may require hazardous tasks under emergency and arduous conditions with physical and mental stress.
• Weekend, holidays and rotating shifts are required.

Ausbildung

Washington State CJTC Certification (police officer)

Jobbeschreibung

Pay Range: $6,335 per month - $8,827 per month (Deputy Pay Plan Step 1-6)
Hiring Range: $6,335 per month - $6,783 per month (DOE) (Deputy Pay Plan Step 1-2. Hiring above Step 2 must be approved by Board of County Commissioners).

Position Closes: December 31, 2026

The Yakima County Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications to form a Register of eligible candidates for the position ofEXCEPTIONAL ENTRY LEVEL DEPUTY SHERIFF with the Yakima County Sheriff's Department.

Position will be open until filled andcompleted applicationswill be reviewed at the end of each month.

Benefits included in position:
Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave

This position is under the Yakima County Deputy Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Officers Guild.

Essential Duties: Under the supervision of a commanding officer, is responsible for the protection of life and property, suppression of crime, enforcement of laws and ordinances, preservation of peace, and traffic direction. Work may require performance of hazardous tasks under emergency and/or arduous conditions, which involve physical and mental stress. Weekends, holidays and rotating shifts are required.

To be considered as a Exceptional Entry Level Deputy, you must meet these minimum requirements:

Certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission as a qualified law enforcement officer, but have less than two years of police experience. If you live outside Washington State, you must beCertified as a lawenforcement officer andmeet the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission WAC Requirements, be sent to the WSCJTC for the equivalency training: andMeets all other minimum qualifications required of entry level applicants.

Candidates that qualify, must score a minimum of 75% on the oral examination. Those applicants who are eligible for veteran’s preference will receive 5 or 10 percent based on eligibility status.

Allcandidates are subject to physical agility/performance test, a background investigation, polygraph test, psychological examination and physical examination.

Applicants must complete and submit below paperwork PRIOR to be considered:

Required:

#1 Yakima County Application
#2 Resume - which can be attached to the application
#3 Proof of Citizenship (Copy of Birth Certificate / Naturalization Paperwork)
#4 Proof of High School Education or GED(copy of HS diploma orGED transcripts/or college transcripts or Degree).
#5Copy of Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Certificate.If you live outside WA State, you must provide the Certificate from your State.

Preference Points:

Preference Pointsmust be submitted to Yakima County Human Resources prior to the Oral Board.

Veteran’s Preference Points

#1 Veteran’s Preference Application Form

#2 Copy of DD214

Reserve Preference Points