For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1700075 |
| Date Issued: | Sep 14, 2017 - 11:33am |
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Washoe County Sheriff's Office to host October 1 hiring workshop for Deputy Recruit applicants |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is hosting a one-day workshop on Sunday, October 1, 2017 to help Deputy Sheriff applicants better understand the hiring and testing process.
The workshop is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Regional Public Safety Training Center and is open to anyone who has submitted an application to Washoe County for the Deputy Sheriff Recruit or Lateral POST Certified Deputy Sheriff positions.
Interested persons must submit their applications for Deputy Sheriff Recruit or Lateral POST Certified Deputy Sheriff by Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in order to participate in the workshop.
This workshop will provide important information for men and women looking to pursue a career in law enforcement including:
- The opportunity to practice the POST physical fitness test with instructors
- Written examination preparation
- The background process
- What to expect upon entering the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy
Applicants must be at least 21-years-old, a United States citizen, and have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
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, visit the Washoe County Sheriff's Office online at: WashoeSheriff.com .
Persons with questions may contact Human Resources Analyst 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.
photos: The attached photos are from a similar workshop held in August of this year.
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.