Lateral Deputy Sheriff: Law Enforcement Career & Benefits

Yakima County Sheriff's Office; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental,

Retirement Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Yakima County Sheriff's Department seeks a lateral entry deputy sheriff to join the department's ranks and help protect life and property while enforcing laws and maintaining public safety.

The position opens a Register of eligible candidates; pay ranges reflect step levels, with monthly salaries from $6,335 to $6,783 depending on experience and DOE. Applications are reviewed monthly until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• WA CJTC certification as a qualified law enforcement officer and completion of probation with two years regular service in a government agency.
• If outside WA, certification and WA WAC equivalency training via WSCJTC are required.
• Minimum 75% on the oral examination; veterans’ preference may add 5–10% based on eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property, suppress crime, enforce laws and preserve peace; traffic direction; may perform hazardous tasks under stressful conditions.
• Weekends, holidays and rotating shifts are required.

Education

Washington State CJTC Certification

Job description

Yakima County Sheriff's Department seeks a lateral entry deputy sheriff to join the department's ranks and help protect life and property while enforcing laws and maintaining public safety.

The position opens a Register of eligible candidates; pay ranges reflect step levels, with monthly salaries from $6,335 to $6,783 depending on experience and DOE. Applications are reviewed monthly until the position is filled.