SHERIFF’S OFFICE (Civil Service)

Civil Service Application & Examination Process

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting for Corrections Deputy & Deputy Sheriff.

Offering a $10,000 Hiring Incentive for Entry Level Corrections Deputy & Deputy Sheriff new hires!

Offering a $25,000 Hiring Incentive for Lateral Corrections Deputy & Lateral Deputy Sheriff! 

Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

• Clallam County Courthouse, WA
• Full-Time - $61,968 - $79,945 Annually
• $10,000 Hiring Incentive!

Lateral Deputy Sheriff

• Clallam County Courthouse, WA
• Full-Time -$68,319 - $79,945 Annually
• $25,000 Hiring Incentive!

Entry Level Corrections Deputy

• Clallam County Courthouse, WA
• Full-Time - $58,072 - $67,954 Annually
• $10,000 Hiring Incentive!

Lateral Corrections Deputy

• Clallam County Courthouse, WA
• Full-Time -$64,024 - $67,954  Annually
• $25,000 Hiring Incentive!

How to submit a Job Application:

Step 1. Application Process

• Take the Entry Level Deputy Sheriff written exam for FREE with Public Safety Testing. 
  • Recruiting Brochure
• Take the Entry Level Corrections Deputy written exam for FREE with Public Safety Testing.
  • Recruiting Brochure

Step 2. Examination Process

• Once applicants pass the written exam and PAT, they will be invited to complete an application to be ranked and placed on a civil service employment list. The employment list is good for one year. 
  • There is no charge to the applicant to take the written exam with Public Safety Testing.
  • If you are a local applicant, the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) can be administered locally, please contact brenda.wenzl@clallamcountywa.gov to set up you PAT – there is no charge to the applicant to take the PAT.
• When there is an opening for a Civil Service position, the Sheriff will request the top five names from the Employment List. It will be up to the Sheriff’s Office to contact you for an interview/oral board. 

Step 3. Hiring Standards & Background Investigation Process

• Applicants must meet Sheriff’s Office hiring standards. For minimum requirements and to qualify for civil service employment, background standards and additional information, please read the following applicant disqualifiers document which can be found HERE.
• If you are selected and given a conditional offer of employment, you will be contacted to arrange for a personal history statement interview, polygraph, psychological, and medical evaluation.
• Failure to successfully complete any phase of the Sheriff’s Office hiring process is cause for removal from the employment list.

Application Process for positions other than Corrections Deputy and Deputy Sheriff with the Sheriff’s Office: 

• Applications are accepted online when there is an open recruitment announcement (see Clallam County Jobs)
• Only Clallam County online applications are accepted; resumes or other materials are not accepted in lieu of an application.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

WHY US?

• 2% match Deferred Compensation
• DRS - State Retirement
• Composite Medical Plan (covers all family members at no extra cost)
• Dental
• Vision
• Transit Pass Program
• Wellness Benefit
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Pay
• 11 paid holidays per year
• HRA Veba (some positions)
• Life Insurance (some positions)
• Short Term/Long Term Disability (some positions)
• Annual Paid Training
• Competitive Wages

Guidelines for Completing Application

If you need help using the NeoGov online application, refer to the NeoGov Online Application Guide. 

Read the following instructions carefully before completing the online application. All questions must be answered completely and accurately. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. You may be disqualified for any false or misleading statements or for omitting information.

• Education: You must include a complete record of your training and educational background. Please read the employment opportunity carefully for any special educational requirements. All employees at Clallam County are required to have at minimum a high-school diploma or general education degree (GED) – this information must be included in the educational section of the application. Include the following: 1. Name of School 2. Diploma or GED 3. Issued under what Last Name.
• Licenses: If the position requires a specific license or certificate, list the full name of the license or certificate, and the official expiration date of the document. 
• Employment History: You must include a complete list of all paid and/or volunteer work experience, as well as periods of unemployment, for at least the last 10 years. A resume may be included to supplement the application.

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact the Title I ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at (360) 417.2396.

Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Clallam County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 or (1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.