Law Enforcement Officer Position

Whitman County - Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

 

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Whitman County - Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

Last updated on August 14, 2023
PST Partner Agency since April 16, 2021

Community Information

Whitman County is a large rural county which boasts nearly 2200 square miles of land in Southeast Washington. It is part of the Palouse region, a rolling prairie-like region that is known for its fertile farm land. The county was formed on November 29, 1871 and is named after Marcus Whitman, a Presbyterian missionary. Whitman County shares a border with seven Washington counties and three Idaho counties. The county seat is located in Colfax. The largest city is Pullman. Whitman County is home to Washington State University (WSU), a Pac-12 university. WSU is the state’s land-grant university and has approximately 17,000 students. Recreational activities in Whitman County include hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, museums, photography, and sporting events. The Snake River and the Palouse River travel through Whitman County. The Snake River’s hydroelectric dams provide recreational opportunities as well as low cost electricity to the area. Whitman County is also home to Rock Lack as well as the lakes formed by the lower Snake River dams. Whitman County has several major summits and peaks including Tekoa Mountain (elevation: 4009'); Kamiak Butte (elevation: 3641'); Steptoe Butte (elevation: 3612'); and Bald Butte (elevation: 3369’). The county has several state and county parks that provide camping, swimming, boating, hiking, and fishing opportunities. In addition to Colfax and Pullman, Whitman County’s other cities, towns, and communities include Palouse, Tekoa, Albion, Colton, Endicott, Farmington, Garfield, La Crosse, Lamont, Malden, Oakesdale, Rosalia, St. John, Uniontown, Belmont, Diamond, Dusty, Ewan, Hooper, Johnson, Thornton, and Winona.

Department Information

Information about the Whitman County Sheriffs Department is located at http://www.whitmancounty.org/289/Sheriff

Area Information

County: Whitman County
Population:
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of five" with the top five candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.


Number of Vacancies: 2 full time

Salary Information



January 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023

Union: DSA - Deputy Sheriff Association

  • Grade 12
  • Start: Step A - $5,298.00
  • Salary Range: Step A $5,298.00 per month through Step E $6,439.00 per month.



Salary information is also on the Whitman County Website:

Link to website - Compensation - http://www.whitmancounty.org/265/Compensation







Benefit Information

Full Time Benefits:

  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance through Teamsters Welfare Trust.
  • Annual/Vacation leave and Sick leave accrue at 8 hours per month.
  • 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Whitman County is a Department of Retirement Systems employer.
  • On-Site Workout Facility.

Whitman County - Entry Level Deputy Sheriff Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Whitman County - Entry Level Deputy Sheriff Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past one year.
Automatic

Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last one year

Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic

Hallucinogen use within past one year. 

Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.

Contact Information

Whitman County - Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

400 N Main
Colfax, WA 99111 Whitman County County
509-397-6205

Website


Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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