Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1600047
Date Issued: Jun 27, 2016 - 1:56pm

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for County Security Officer

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

This is a great opportunity for men and women to provide security for several Washoe County facilities. The duties of a County Security Officer are to ensure the safety of the clients, staff and general public in the county courthouse and county offices and perform other related duties as necessary.

Applicants must be at least 18-years-old 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.

Candidates selected for the position will earn $16.87 - $21.94 per hour with health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits as well as paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and longevity pay. The position is also eligible for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement.

For detailed information about these positions, and links to online applications, go to: https://jobs.washoecounty.us/joblisting

The deadline to apply for this position is: July 5, 2016

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


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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