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Columbia County Sheriff's Office
341 East Main Street
Dayton, Washington 99328
Phone: 509-382-1100
Department Website
Agency Added: 02/08/2007 | Last updated: 07/16/2018
Columbia County is a rural county with an agriculture-based economy.
We are the only law enforcement in the county, serving all citizens of Columbia County; incorporated and unincorporated areas.
Category | Requirement | Required at time of.. | |
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Test | Hire | ||
Minimum Age | 21 | X | |
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | X | |
High School Grad/ GED | Yes | X | |
Driver's License Required | Yes | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No adult felony convictions at any time. | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis | ||
Ability to Read & Write the English Language | Yes | X | |
Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
Other | Candidates must successfully pass the Physical Fitness and Abilities Test for this agency.
This agency does not allow out of state testing. |
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Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider the highest score received within the past one year |
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.
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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 and selection as vacancies occur.
Number of Current Vacancies: 0
$37,540 - $52,710/year
Top out in 7 years.
Employer pays $816 towards medical, dental, vision, life;
LEOFF II retirement, employee 8.41%, employer 5.23%;
paid holidays, paid vacation, longevity pay, equipment, uniform supplied and maintained by employer.
$500 moving bonus