Exceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

Yakima County•Aspen, CO

About The Position

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) Overview: Pay Range: $6,335 per month - $8,827 per month (Deputy Pay Plan Step 1-6) Hiring Range: $6,3351 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)

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

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.

Benefits

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