What is the Civil Service Process?
The Sheriff’s Office differs from other County departments in that it is governed by the Revised Code of Washington, 41.14, Civil Service for Sheriff’s Office. Civil Service requires additional components of the recruitment process to include: Civil Service Eligibility List Candidates who successfully pass the written/practical exams and the oral board interview will be ranked according to final scores, placed on an eligibility list, and the list will be certified by the Clark County Civil Service Commission. Veteran’s Preference Veteran’s Preference will be granted to qualified candidates who will receive either 5% or 10% added to their final score (prior to list ranking) in accordance with RCW 41.04 and 73.16, for all Sheriff’s Office positions. To claim Veteran’s Preference, candidates must have been discharged within the last eight years and received an honorable discharge; or received a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record from active duty; or served between Wor
