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The following entry level positions within the Spokane County Sheriff's Office are tested by the Spokane County Civil Service Commission:

Employment Opportunities
in the Spokane County Sheriff's Office

Officer Candidate (Deputy Sheriff) [OC/DS]
Deputy Sheriff-Lateral Entry [DSL]
Corrections Deputy
Corrections Deputy-Lateral Entry [COL]
Communications Officer (Dispatcher)
Forensic Technician
Forensic Specialist
Clerical Assistant
Jail Nurse-RN
Jail Cook
Automotive Technician
Automotive Service Technician

Applicants will be required to pass the minimum physical fitness test for that classification established as job related in cooperation with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

Successful applicants are classified as Officer Candidates and are enrolled in the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy immediately following appointment. On graduation from the Academy, they are commissioned as Deputy Sheriffs in the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

After graduation from an accredited basic corrections officer academy, a minimum of two years of non-military, continuous corrections officer experience with a single law enforcement agency, and separated less than two years.

This is the dispatch position within the sheriff's office. This position requires that an individual be able to multitask and is a very high stress position. Requires keyboarding speed of 30 wpm.

Process all film brought into the Forensic Unit. Also, classifies fingerprints by the Henry and NCIC systems, and checks them on the computer and on AFIS for a possible match. This requires keyboarding speed of 30 wpm

Crime scene officer. Collects all evidence at crime scenes, dusts for and lifts fingerprints, take photographs, and testify in court.

A Clerical Assistant is required to type accurately at 40 words per minute. All of these positions are in the Jail and Require shift work.

Must have a current Washington State RN license with a minimum of three years experience.

View the Jail Nurse - RN Notice

for information about the revised salary scale for this position.

Applicants must have a minimum of two year's institutional cooking experience. "Short order Cook" or "fry cook" experience is not acceptable.

Automotive Technician requires a minimum of 2 years experience in automotive work.

Automotive Service Technician must have experience with lube, oil, filter service, rotating tires, etc.

Candidates will be required to pass a medical examination before final certification for appointment. Medical examiner will certify as to their physical fitness for the position which they are being considered.

Any person meeting the requirements of the classification may apply without regard for race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or disability unless in accordance with a bona fide occupational qualification. Handicapped people who can meet the physical requirements of the classification will be considered on an individual basis.

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Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Public Safety Building
Spokane WA, 99260

Friday, May 09, 2008

Employment Opportunities in the Spokane County Sheriff's Office

Employment Opportunities
in the Spokane County Sheriff's Office