Clark County is located in the southwestern part of the State of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. Clark County offers 656 square miles of excellent livability and a relatively low cost of living from urban cities and towns, to the hundreds of miles of beautiful countryside. There is no state income tax. See further information on the website listed below.

Clark County Sheriff's Office is a full service agency with challenging opportunities in law enforcement for deputies 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. Deputies 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. Entry level deputies are generally appointed to patrol deputy positions.

These positions offer a wide variety of challenging emergency and routine duties including:

• Patrolling assigned areas

• Conducting investigations & interrogating witnesses/suspects

• Responding to radio calls

• 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.

Initial assignment will be to patrol, but after completing the probationary period, deputies will have the opportunity to apply for special assignments in the following areas:

•SWAT

•Traffic Homicide Unit

•Drug Task Force Unit

•Tactical Detective Unit

•Major Crimes Unit

•Fraud Investigations

•Domestic Violence Unit

•Air Support Unit

•Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

•K-9 Unit

•Marine Patrol

•Specialized Civil Unit

•Child Abuse Investigations Unit

•School Resource Deputy

•Crisis Negotiator

•Bomb Technician

•Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS)

•Sex Offender Monitoring Unit

•Mobile Response Team

•Drug Recognition Expert

•Campus Unit

•Peer Support Team

Clark County Washington is a growing and diverse community. The Sheriff's Office values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds are highly encouraged.

Entry Level Officers Receive a $10,000 Hiring Sign on Bonus!

Employees are eligible for an education incentive, as follows:

• All members holding an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university shall be eligible to receive education incentive pay totaling two percent (2.0%).

• All members holding a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university shall be eligible to receive education incentive pay totaling four percent (4%).

• All members holding a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university shall be eligible to receive education incentive pay totaling six percent (6%).

(Proof of degree received is required)

Additional Preference Points:

Per SB 6157

1) Candidates with full professional proficiency or who is completely fluent as a native speaker in one language other than English will be eligible for 5 percent to be added to their final score.

2) Candidates who have obtained an associate of arts or science degree or higher degree are eligible for 5 percent to be added to their final score.

Clark County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff has 21 vacancies.

This is a continuous recruitment.

Clark County accepts scores on a continuous basis.

As vacancies occur, candidates are invited to a Civil Service "Rule of Five" interview with the top five candidates per position that are forwarded to the appointing authority for the selection process. Candidates must successfully complete a background investigation and the post offer process to pass the conditional offer.

NOTE: The Clark County Sheriff's Office uses a custom third-party online software for their background profiles. The PST personal history statement will not be accepted.

Number of Current Vacancies: 21

$38.87 - $55.58 per hour (approx. $7074/month - $10,115/month) (Including Longevity steps at 8, 10, 15 and 20 years)

For details on BENEFITS, check out this 2024 Benefits Summary for the Deputy Sheriff's Guild.

The Deputy Sheriff position is represented by the Deputy Sheriff’s Guild. Monthly dues of $102 provide negotiated benefits including:

Preference Points:

Per SB 6157

1) Candidates with full professional proficiency or who is completely fluent as a native speaker in one language other than English will be eligible for 5 percent to be added to their final score.

2) Candidates who have obtained an associate of arts or science degree or higher degree are eligible for 5 percent to be added to their final score.