Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must have United State citizenship or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language.
- Must satisfactorily pass a Civil Service approved written examination and oral board interview.
- Must satisfactorily pass a record check, background investigation and drug screening.
- Must have no record of felony conviction.
- Must have no record of gross misdemeanor/misdemeanor conviction for crime involving controlled substances or physical harm.
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Oregon or Washington State Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualification:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
The Successful Candidate Shall:
- Have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills in working with Sheriff’s Office patrons and other staff members.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrate technology literacy, including database management, use of spreadsheets and word documents.
- Demonstrate flexibility in the various demands of the position and effective time management.
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and close attention to detail.
- Demonstrate the ability to be confidential.
- Be able to work additional hours as requested.
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to handle various crisis situations with the public who enter the office.
Responsible to: Chief Civil Deputy
Salary and Benefits: $18.80 - $25.19 an hour (2024), Non-Exempt, Benefits apply, Walla Walla Sheriff Administrative Support Employees-Teamsters Local Union No. 839.
- County pays $1,450 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members.
- Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
- HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply.
- Wellness program
- Deferred compensation plans offered
- Twelve paid holidays annually
- Vacation accrual based on seniority
- 1 hour of sick leave earned for every 40 hours worked
Work Schedule: Full time – 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with a 1 hour lunch.
Application Requirements:
- Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office Application accurately completed
All required documents can be found at the link below
Civil Service Commission (walla-walla.wa.us)
Please direct any questions and applications to:
Angela Weston, Chief Examiner
PO Box 1506
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 730-7093
aweston@co.walla-walla.wa.us
Applications cannot be accepted at the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office.
Applications can be dropped off at the Walla Walla County Commissioners Office located on the second floor in the Legislative Building at 314 W. Main Street Walla Walla, WA 99362.