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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), established in 1849, was the first law-enforcement agency in Washington state. We are a modern, full-service agency that is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

  • Total Population- 521,150 residents (~240,000 in the patrol-response service area)
  • Size- 656 square miles
  • 238 total employees- 157 commissioned and 81 support positions
  • Annual Budget- $43.5 million
  • Two branches- Enforcement Branch and Support Branch
  • Added 12 Enforcement positions and one Non-Sworn Professional staff position in 2024 with the expansion of our Campus and Civil Units and the addition of the City of La Center police services contract.

    • Our mission is to protect and safeguard our community. CCSO is committed to providing superior law enforcement services that build public confidence and improve our community's quality of life.

    We are sure we have a position for you with available positions in the Enforcement and Support branches.

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    Our Mission:

    “To Protect and Safeguard Our Community.”

    PICK THE CAREER PATH THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU.

    Explore both of our branches to find the one that best aligns with what you are looking for.

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    Enforcement Branch

    Why join enforcement? Our Enforcement Branch is entrusted with serving and protecting the citizens of Clark County.

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    Support Branch

    Looking for a range of job duties to help support our staff and community? Our Support Branch provides a full range of support functions and a high level of service to our agency and community.

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    Outstanding character BE A PART OF A CULTURE WHERE OUR PEOPLE MATTER.

    Our employees mean more to us than just being our employees - they are our family. The men and women of CCSO take great pride in offering a high level of service and making our community a safe place to live, work and play.

    Our Values:

    • interests Hard Work, Dedication, and Service
    • groups Teamwork and Unity
    • balance Work-Life Balance
    • shield Personal Integrity and Respect

    OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

    To protect and safeguard our community.

    OUR VISION:

    Make Clark County as safe and livable as possible and have the Clark County Sheriff's Office be the most professional and sought-after Sheriff's Office to work for in our state.

    HEAR FROM OUR PEOPLE

    “Working at the Clark County Sheriff's Office gives you the opportunity to serve your community while building a career in a family atmosphere.” - Sergeant Greg Agar
    “I chose CCSO because of the variety of work, no day is the same. CCSO gives me the ability to solve problems in our diverse community. My family and I really enjoy the patrol schedule at CCSO which allows me to maintain a healthy work-life balance.” - Deputy Enrique Cordero
    “When I first started working at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office 30 years ago, I wasn’t sure how long I would stay. But I’ve had opportunities to provide support in a variety of areas within the agency through the years. It’s been a great place to work, with a lot of good people.” - Support Specialist III Lisa Stopper
    “Whether you are good at talking to people, good with computers, or are tactically sound, every skill set has a place at CCSO. These skills are encouraged, and you are provided the opportunity to improve and add to your repertoire. CCSO has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and has given me amazing experiences.” - Deputy Chelsea Quiggle
    “I wanted to work for the Sheriff’s Office because the Sheriff empowers the deputies to make decisions at their level that positively impact our community.” - Detective Mark Anderson

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