Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting experienced patrol officers to join their full service agency.
Lateral Officers Receive a $25,000 Hiring Sign on Bonus!
Check out the Sheriff's Office Recruitment website here: www.goccso.com
Clark County offers challenging opportunities in law enforcement for officers of all experience levels. The department is dedicated to a community-oriented policing style. The ideal candidate must have strong skills and abilities in the areas of facilitation, creative problem solving, active listening, motivation, and leadership. The role of Deputy requires the ability to draw upon a broad base of resources and apply those resources to effective problem solving. Officers are expected to draw out citizens and business owners, enlisting their participation in shaping how law enforcement services are delivered to the community. If you have the skills and abilities required to meet the challenges of community policing, you are encouraged to apply.
Patrol positions offer a wide variety of challenging emergency and routine duties including:
• Patrolling assigned areas
• Conducting investigations & interrogating witnesses/suspects
• Responding to radio calls and computer aided dispatch
• Serving civil papers and warrants
• Controlling disturbances & subduing and/or restraining individuals
• Communicating ideas/information to group meetings
• Providing resources/solutions to the public on crime prevention techniques and security
• Developing public relation contact with civil groups, schools, businesses, neighborhood organizations and other law enforcement agencies
In addition to patrol, experienced officers have the opportunity for special assignments in the following areas:
• SWAT
• Traffic
• Narcotics
• Detectives
• K-9
• Gangs
• Marine Patrol
• Child Abuse
• School Resource Officer
• Hostage Negotiation
• Bomb Technician
Additional training is provided for specialty assignments. Promotions within the department are based on competitive civil service examinations. Officers who are placed as laterals may test for promotional opportunities after three years with Clark County Sheriff’s Office or comparable law enforcement officer experience with a government agency similar to the Clark County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputy Sheriffs in the Sheriff’s Office are governed by State Civil Service laws, which require specific recruitment procedures. This recruitment will be used to create a continuous eligibility list to fill current and future positions within the Sheriff’s Office. Please refer to https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-process
These positions are represented by the Deputy Sheriff’s Guild.
Starting salary is conditional on applicant experience.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Ability to: Understand and apply laws of arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence; respond quickly and exercise sound judgment under conditions of danger, confusion, and personal affront; physically restrain persons using proper and safe methods; use physical force to effect an arrest of resisting subjects; handle firearms safely and fire them accurately; maintain cooperative and responsible attitude toward co-workers and general public; and speak and write effectively, using good grammar.
Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application. Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Respond to radio and or dispatched calls and computer aided dispatch for emergency assistance and law enforcement needs that result from crimes of violence, unruly crowds, auto accidents, child neglect, thefts and frauds, vandalism, and a variety of other misdemeanors and felonies. Takes necessary steps to restore the peace, and renders first aid and other emergency assistance; conducts investigations.
Interview witnesses, victim and suspects to crimes or auto accidents; arrests suspects; composes and submits written reports.
Serves warrants, makes arrests, and transports prisoners. Administers tests for intoxication and drug usage. Testifies in court as arresting officer. Serves civil processes and confiscates property by court order.
Patrols assigned area in patrol vehicle; cites traffic violators. Makes security checks of businesses and industrial districts. Maintain surveillance of public gathering places. Investigates and renders assistance at auto accidents.
Subdues or restrains persons committing or believed to be about to commit acts of violence according to the urgency of the need in the judgment of the senior officer present.
Performs other work as required.
Deputy Sheriff.103
$38.87 - $55.58- per hour
Open Until Filled
Leslie Harrington Smith
Email:
Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.