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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
To establish a merit system of employment for county deputy sheriffs and other employees of the office of County Sheriff, thereby raising the standards and efficiency of such offices and law enforcement in general.
Ensures that employees are recruited through an open, competitive process; are promoted on the basis of merit and are demoted, suspended, removed from office or discharged only for cause.
To make suitable rules and regulations (RCW 41.14 Civil Service for Sheriff's Office) to implement a civil service system. Such rules and regulations shall provide in detail the manner in which:
The Board of County Commissioners appoints citizens of the county to serve on the Civil Service Commission. Each commissioner serves a six (6) year term without compensation and cannot hold any salaried public office or engage in county employment, other than the commission duties, during their term. Their terms do not run consecutively. Only three (3) commissioners can be of the same political party.
The commission is composed of five commissioners, and supported by the Chief Examiner, and such other staff as needed to accomplish the provisions of the chapter. Legal counsel is provided by the County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The commission holds a regular meeting at least once a month, and such additional meetings as needed for the proper discharge of its duties. Three members of the commission constitute a quorum, and so long as a quorum exists, majority vote of members present decide all matters and the transaction of all business by the commission. The minutes of each meeting are prepared by the commission's Chief Examiner. The minutes become official public record when approved.
View the current commission on the Boards and Committees page.
The Chief Examiner keeps the records for the commission, preserves all reports made to the commission, supervises and keeps a record of all examinations held under its direction, and performs such other duties as the commission may prescribe.
Kittitas County utilizes a continuous roster process, meaning we accept scores and applications throughout the year, regardless of whether or not there is a current approved vacancy.
For entry level candidates: Kittitas County contracts with Public Safety Testing. Please visit their web site at http://www.publicsafetytesting.com/ for more information and to schedule written and physical testing. You may also reach them by phone at 1-866-HIRE-911.
After you have successfully passed their standardized testing process and we receive your scores, your name is placed on an initial roster for future oral boards. If you are invited to participate in an oral board, we will obtain your Personal History Statement from Public Safety Testing and ask you to complete a Kittitas County employment application. The application must be received prior to your scheduled oral board date.
For lateral applicants: You may request a lateral application packet by contacting the Chief Civil Service Examiner at (509) 962-7082 or civilservice@co.kittitas.wa.us. Lateral applicants will be scored based on their law enforcement experience, certifications, education, and special assignments, then placed on a roster for future consideration.
These positions are posted on our Employment Opportunities page as rosters expire or vacancies become available.
View our current openings.
