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Summary

Lateral Entry Deputy Sheriff

The Yakima County Sheriff's Department is now accepting applications to form a Register of eligible candidates for the position of LATERAL ENTRY DEPUTY SHERIFF. Position will be open until filled and completed applications will be reviewed at the end of each month.

Salary: $6,355.00 - $8,827.00 Monthly

Location: 128 North 2nd Street, 98901, Yakima, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Sheriff's Office

Closing Date: Continuous

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.

Minimum Requirements:

To be considered a Lateral Deputy you must meet these minimum requirements:

  • Certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission as a qualified law enforcement officer; and
  • Successfully completed probationary period inclusive with two (2) years regular service with a bona fide government law enforcement agency; or
  • If you live outside Washington, you must be Certified as a law enforcement officer and meet the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission WAC Requirements for lateral entry, 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:

  • Yakima County Application
  • Resume - which can be attached to the application
  • Proof of Citizenship (Copy of Birth Certificate / Naturalization Paperwork)
  • Proof of High School Education or GED (copy of HS diploma or GED transcripts/or college transcripts or Degree)
  • 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 must be submitted to Yakima County Human Resources prior to the Oral Board.

  • Veteran's Preference Points
  • Reserve Preference Points

Job Description

Lateral Entry Deputy Sheriff

The Yakima County Sheriff's Department is now accepting applications to form a Register of eligible candidates for the position of LATERAL ENTRY DEPUTY SHERIFF. Position will be open until filled and completed applications will be reviewed at the end of each month.

Salary: $6,355.00 - $8,827.00 Monthly

Location: 128 North 2nd Street, 98901, Yakima, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Sheriff's Office

Closing Date: Continuous

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.

Minimum Requirements:

To be considered a Lateral Deputy you must meet these minimum requirements:

  • Certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission as a qualified law enforcement officer; and
  • Successfully completed probationary period inclusive with two (2) years regular service with a bona fide government law enforcement agency; or
  • If you live outside Washington, you must be Certified as a law enforcement officer and meet the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission WAC Requirements for lateral entry, 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:

  • Yakima County Application
  • Resume - which can be attached to the application
  • Proof of Citizenship (Copy of Birth Certificate / Naturalization Paperwork)
  • Proof of High School Education or GED (copy of HS diploma or GED transcripts/or college transcripts or Degree)
  • 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 must be submitted to Yakima County Human Resources prior to the Oral Board.

  • Veteran's Preference Points
  • Reserve Preference Points
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