Clark County downloads scores and invites candidates to fill out the required Application.
Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume and referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application. Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Written Exam and Physical Ability Test (Weighted 30%) - Follow this link to Apply and Test with Public Safety Testing**:** http://www.publicsafetytesting.com. 1.866.HIRE-911 (1.866.447.3911)Minimum passing score is 70% on the written, and a PASS is required on the Physical Ability Test. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Interview (Weighted 70%) - Questions will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Minimum passing score of 70% is required. The oral board will consist of a three-member interview panel who will ask the same position-related, pre-established written questions of all candidates. Panelist evaluations are averaged to determine candidate interview scores. You must have taken the Public Safety Test and applied with Clark County BEFORE you can participate in the interviews.
Eligibility List - Candidate written exam scores will be ranked in order of high/low. The Civil Service Commission will review and certify candidates on the eligibility list to be in effect for 12 months from the date of list certification.
Background Investigation - Involves a comprehensive investigation based on information provided by candidates’ personal history statements. The investigation will include: a neighborhood check, reference checks, personal interview, work history check, criminal, driving, and financial history checks (from high school forward). The Clark County Sheriff’s Office conducts background investigations on candidates for positions in the Sheriff’s Office who have satisfactorily completed the Civil Service examination process. The background investigation is a valued component in the overall picture of a candidate. Issues of integrity and ethics are taken very seriously due to our commitment to the community. The investigation will include: a neighborhood check, reference checks, personal interview, work history check, criminal, driving, and financial history checks.
Selection Interview: Periodically, the top five or more candidates from the eligibility list will be contacted to participate in a selection interview conducted by the Sheriff’s Office. (NOTE: All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a psychological evaluation, a medical testing, a drug test, and a polygraph exam).
Post Offer Process: The post offer process includes successful completion prior to actual employment of another physical ability test, polygraph, psychological evaluation and full medical including drug screening.
1) Candidates with full professional proficiency or who is completely fluent as a native speaker in one language other than English will be eligible for 5 percent to be added to their final score.
2) Candidates who have obtained an associate of arts or science degree or higher degree are eligible for 5 percent to be added to their final score.
Veteran’s Preference Points*
Washington State law RCW 41.04.010 provides for Veterans’ Scoring Criteria status in the examination of applicants for employment provided certain requirements are met. Clark County awards Veterans’ Scoring Criteria, in accordance with state law, to veterans honorably released from active military service who meet all statutory requirements until the first appointment. If you are claiming Veterans’ Scoring Criteria, you must attach your DD Form 214 Copy 4 to your completed application packet.