Law Enforcement Officer Position

Skamania County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Road Deputy

 

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Skamania County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Road Deputy

Last updated on October 06, 2023
PST Partner Agency since June 30, 2016

Vacancies: 2

Important Information

PST will complete the written and physical agility testing. Our office will conduct an oral board interview and practical based scenario test. Upon successful completion an interview with the Sheriff will be scheduled. A selection will be made upon the Sheriff’s review and a conditional offer given, pending the outcome of the background investigation, polygraph, and psychological testing.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the

Sheriff Department at (509) 427-9490 and ask to speak to Undersheriff Tracy Wyckoff.

Community Information

Skamania County is a rural county with the Columbia River being its southern border. The Columbia Gorge National Scenic area and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest are both located within its borders. The Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan area is 50 miles to the west. The county itself is just over 1600 hundred square miles and encompasses Mt. St. Helens and the west side of Mt. Adams. Our area is a highly acclaimed recreational paradise, with hiking, windsurfing, kite boarding, mountain biking, boating opportunities, camping, and many other outdoor activities. There are two incorporated cities within Skamania County, Stevenson and North Bonneville. The Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services to both communities.

Department Information

The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency. We are the only law enforcement entity in the county and serve a population of 11, 500 year round residents. Our office consists of a jail, dispatch, civil, and patrol/investigative divisions.

Area Information

County: Skamania
Population: 11,500
# of Staff: 45

Hiring Status

Skamania County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Road Deputy has 2 vacancies.

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 three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

Salary Information

Lateral Deputy Sheriff Salary Range: Step 2: $5,282 -  Step 5: $6,269 Per Month 

Benefit Information

Full medical/Dental/Vision provided by the employer.

Skamania County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Road Deputy 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
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Must meet LEOFF II standards.
College Requirement No
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification Graduated from an accredited basic law enforcement training academy.
Prior Experience Requirement 2 years' experience in the field of law enforcement.
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Skamania County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Road Deputy 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 No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 2 time(s) in lifetime, and no use within the past 5 years.
Potential Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Potential Marijuana usage within 12 months of testing.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
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 Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Financial
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Skamania County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Road Deputy

200 Vancouver Ave
Skamania, WA 98648 Skamania County
(509)427-9490

Website


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


Other Skamania County Sheriff's Office positions

Corrections Officer
Lateral Corrections Officer
Entry Level Road Deputy