The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting experienced patrol officers to join their full service agency. Lateral Officers Receive a $25,000 Hiring Sign on Bonus!
Requirements
- Current certification as a law enforcement officer through a United States, state certified law enforcement academy, recognized by Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
- Successfully completed a bona fide Field Training program and deployed full-time to patrol squad/unit to perform duties autonomously as a sworn peace officer
- Knowledge of/experience with community oriented policing; and knowledge of basic aims and principles of crime prevention
- Completed a Washington State recognized criminal justice academy, OR upon hire, certification must be obtained through the Washington State Equivalency Academy prior to the completion of the twelve month probationary period, or currently possess certification as a peace officer through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
- Have the ability to perform the essential mental and physical demands and functions of the position
- United States' Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident at the time of application
- Ability to read and write the English language (required by RCW 41.14.00)
- Valid driver's license at time of appointment
- Have no prior felony convictions and/or recent or excessive drug usage history
- Ability to: Understand and apply laws of arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence; respond quickly and exercise sound judgment under conditions of danger, confusion, and personal affront; physically restrain persons using proper and safe methods; use physical force to effect an arrest of resisting subjects; handle firearms safely and fire them accurately; maintain cooperative and responsible attitude toward co-workers and general public; and speak and write effectively, using good grammar.
Benefits
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- Paid leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Retirement
- Deferred compensation
