Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

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PR #: 1300065
Date Issued: Jun 27, 2013 - 6:44am

Sheriff's Office holding Recruitment for Deputies

CONTACT: See below

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is currently holding a recruitment drive for Deputy Sheriff Recruit and Lateral POST certified Deputy Sheriff applicants.

This drive is a great opportunity for men and women who are looking to pursue a career in law enforcement. Qualified applicants will enter a regional law enforcement academy scheduled to begin in January of 2014. Recruits will receive pay while attending the academy.

The application deadline for this recruitment is Friday, July 19, 2013.

Applicants must be at least 21-years-old, a United States citizen, and have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing the highest quality police service and protection to our residents and visitors of Washoe County.

The Office looks for applicants who understand problem solving and critical thinking, are disciplined, good communicators and want to make a difference through service to their community.

For detailed information about these positions, and links to online applications, go to:

Washoesheriff.com/jobs

Persons with questions may contact Julie Paholke with the Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-6383 or jpaholke@washoecounty.us, or they may contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Background Unit at (775) 328-3352.

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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