Location
- WA
Summary description:
This opportunity is for a training position of up to 16 weeks in duration that will prepare service members for a career as a certified law enforcement officer in Washington State. The Clark County Sheriff's Training Unit will conduct the training at various Clark County locations. Those who are accepted into this program will need to pass all deputy sheriff hiring requirements, including interviews, a polygraph, and psychological and medical evaluations prior to the start of the program. At the completion of the program, the Sheriff’s Office will hire the service members. Once hired, they will attend the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
Job description:
Clark County offers exciting and challenging law enforcement opportunities for officers of all experience levels. We are committed to a community-oriented policing approach. As a deputy at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, you'll patrol the county, investigate crimes, and help maintain a safe environment for our community. We're looking for people with excellent communication skills, effective conflict-resolution abilities, and strong leadership qualities.
Eligibility factors:
Washington
Typical pay $93K – $118K/yr
Median pay: $102K/yr
What Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers typically earn in Washington — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology