Exceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

Yakima County; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Yakima County is seeking an exceptional entry level Deputy Sheriff with the Yakima County Sheriff's Department to join the Civil Service team. The position offers a defined monthly pay range and overtime eligibility, with responsibilities that include protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and directing traffic.

Applicants must be certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, meet specific WA state requirements, and be prepared for rigorous testing and background

Qualifications

• Certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission as a qualified law enforcement officer, but with less than two years of police experience.
• If you live outside Washington State, you must be certified as a law enforcement officer and meet the WA CJTC WAC requirements.
• Candidates that qualify must score a minimum of 75% on the oral examination.
• Veteran’s Preference points may apply (5% or 10% depending on eligibility).
• All candidates are subject to physical agility/performance tests, background investigation, polygraph, psychological and physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a commanding officer, protect life and property and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Preserve peace and direct traffic; may perform hazardous tasks under stress.
• Work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.

Education

Washington State CJTC certification

Job description

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Deputy Sheriff-S Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

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 of EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY LEVEL DEPUTY SHERIFF with the Yakima County Sheriff's Department. Position will be open until filled and completed applications will 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. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities

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.

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 be Certified as a law enforcement officer and meet the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission WAC Requirements, be sent to the WSCJTC for the equivalency training: and Meets 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.
• All candidates are subject to physical agility/performance test, a background investigation, polygraph test, psychological examination and physical examination.

Required Documents

• #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 or GED transcripts/or college transcripts or Degree).
• #5 Copy 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 Points must 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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply. Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment.

Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service or contact your federal loan servicer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.

Yakima County is one of the largest employers with over 1,000 employees providing services in all areas of law and justice, corrections, administration, public services and social services. Work locations are throughout the Valley and vary based on department.

Yakima County Benefits Snapshot

• Eligibility for benefits are dependent upon Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and if your position type is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA- VEBA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans
• Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS) 457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Paid Vacation, Ten Paid Holidays and Sick Leave

Located in Central Washington, Yakima County is large (4,200 square miles) and diverse. Residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine each year and four distinct seasons. Yakima County is ranked first in the state in agricultural production, and is one of the top five areas in the nation in production of specialty crops. Irrigated farmlands and rolling foothills provide a backdrop to the nearby Cascade Mountains. Around 70 percent of the County’s 226,000 residents live in its 14 cities, towns and urban growth areas. The unique blend of rural and urban lifestyle choices offers a quality of living unsurpassed in the Northwest.