Clallam Sheriff’s Office seeking deputies in next six months

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is anticipating hiring three deputy sheriffs and several corrections deputies in the next six months.

To aid in that process, the National Testing Network will conduct tests for the entry-level positions Saturday, Aug. 26, in the Clallam County Courthouse basement, 223 E. Fourth St., Suite 070.

Testing will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for deputy sheriffs, and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for corrections deputies.

At noon, physical ability tests will be held at the Port Angeles High School track, 304 E. Park Ave.

Registration is required for the tests and can be completed by visiting www.nationaltestingnetwork.com or calling 866-563-3882.

Those interested must successfully complete the testing network’s process prior to receiving an application for a position.

The testing network directly contracts with Clallam County and public safety departments across the country to test candidates for public safety jobs, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Salary range

An entry-level corrections deputy’s salary range is $22.756 to $27.726 per hour, and an entry-level deputy sheriff range is $4,722.60 to $5,740.52 per month, according to a news release.

Both positions are eligible for union, retirement and benefits, according to the release.

For more

For more information, call Clallam County Human Resources at 360-417-2396.

The Sheriff’s Office will also have a booth and additional testing information at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, 1608 W. 16th St., today through Sunday.

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