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********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)**Overview:**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 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)**Responsibilities:****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.**To be considered as a Exceptional Entry Level Deputy, you must meet these minimum 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:**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.**
Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.
**PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION**
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.
Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.
**Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to
or contact your federal loan servicer.**
**In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.****Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.**##### Benefits SnapshotEligibility for benefits are dependent upon Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and if your position type is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.* 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 LeaveClick
for a full list of Yakima County Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr
********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)**Overview:**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 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)**Responsibilities:****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.**To be considered as a Exceptional Entry Level Deputy, you must meet these minimum 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:**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.**
Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.
**PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION**
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.
Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.
**Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to
or contact your federal loan servicer.**
**In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.****Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.**##### Benefits SnapshotEligibility for benefits are dependent upon Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and if your position type is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.* 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 LeaveClick
for a full list of Yakima County Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr