Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500102
Date Issued: Sep 15, 2015 - 9:49am

Sheriff's Office opens recruitment for new Deputies

CONTACT: Deputy Jeff McCaskill
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-328-6370
Cell 775-771-8252

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Recruit and lateral POST certified Deputy Sheriff.

This is a great opportunity for men and women who are looking to pursue a career in law enforcement. Successful Deputy Sheriff Recruit applicants will enter a regional law enforcement academy scheduled to begin in January of 2016. Recruits will receive pay while attending the academy.

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

The Sheriff's Office is the premiere law enforcement agency in Northern Nevada, and 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: www.WashoeSheriff.com/Jobs

Persons with questions may contact Julie Paholke with the Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-6383 or jpaholke@washoecounty.us

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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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