Corrections Officer/911 Dispatcher

Cathlamet, WA
Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office

Salary: $4,022.29 to $4,429.55 per month.

Position Summary:

The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer in order to establish a current list of eligible candidates. Candidates must pass a physical agility test, written test and a background check. Candidates that pass the physical and agility tests will be ranked and selected for the oral board interview. Based on all test and oral board scores, candidates are then placed on a selection list. Finally, candidates must successfully pass a background check, physical and psychological evaluation, and polygraph examination.

Requirements:

  • You must be a United States Citizen at time of application.
  • You must have the ability to read, speak and write the English language fluently.
  • You must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application; 21 at the date of hire.
  • You must have a Washington State Driver’s License or be able to obtain one by date of hire.
  • You must have a high school degree or GED.
  • You must meet medical standards, as determined by a medical exam following an offer of employment.
  • You must be able to pass the background investigation.