Lateral Deputy Sheriff

About the role

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 LATERAL ENTRY 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

• To be considered a Lateral Deputy you must meet these minimum requirements:
• 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:
• Required:
• #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.
• PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
• Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in

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Additional Information

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Job Hubs career section to apply for this 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)

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