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Detention

Detention Division

Adult Detention Officer

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $19.01 / Hr

The Detention Division includes the Detention Center, Transport, and Community Service/Work Release. The Detention Center is a 710-bed facility and serves all law enforcement agencies in Washington County. Transport is responsible for transporting detainees locally and across the country. The Community Service/Work Release Program allows nonviolent offenders to work in the community through government entities and other non-profit programs. Detainees in the program receive extra, time-served credit for their work. The program helps reduce the detention population and helps benefit our community.

911 Communications

911 Communications

9-1-1 Communications Specialists

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $19.96 / Hr

The 911 Communications Center employs a team of specially-trained emergency communications professionals, which includes (1) Communications Director, (3) 911 Communications Specialist Supervisors, and (17) 911 Communications Specialists. This department dispatches for all Washington County Sheriff’s Office personnel, as well as (10) Police Agencies across Washington County (Elm Springs, Tontitown, Johnson, Goshen, Elkins, Greenland, West Fork, Farmington, Prairie Grove, Lincoln).

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Enforcement

Enforcement Division

Deputy First Class - Patrol & Court Services

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $20.64 Hr - $23.22 Hr DOE

THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION - May be from any state as long as certification is equal to or exceeds (and is accepted by) the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards requirements for a full time certified law enforcement officer in the state of Arkansas.


The Enforcement Division includes Patrol, Court Services, Criminal Investigations, Animal Control, 911 Communications, Civil Process, and Administration/Support. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, established in 1828, patrols the 952 square miles of Washington County. This division also services the seven (7) Circuit Courts of Washington County and provides security for the Washington County Courthouse and Courthouse Annex facilities. As chief enforcement officer of the circuit and chancery courts, the sheriff is charged by the constitution and by statute with the execution of summonses, enforcement of judgments, orders, injunctions, garnishments, attachments, and the making of arrest on warrants issued by the courts.

 

Employee Benefits

Healthcare - BlueAdvantage (Employee and Family)
Health Savings Account - Acuity Group
Flexible Spending Account - Acuity Group
Medical Transport Solutions - MASA
Dental - Delta Dental of Arkansas
Prescription Drug
Vision - Delta Dental of Arkansas EyeMed Network
Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS)
Life Insurance

Other Insurance Options -
Long Term Disability
Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Short Term Disability
Cancer Care
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Supplemental Leave -
Catastrophic Leave
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Sick
Vacation
Wellness Clinics -
$0 co-pay for employees and dependents covered by Washington County’s health care plan
MANA Clinics
WRMC Clinics
Karas Healthcare
Extras -
Longevity Pay
Certificate Pay
Cell Phone Discounts
AT&T offers a 17% employee discount by following link https://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/business-programs/government and using IRU FAN #3988080
Verizon offers a 18% employee discount by following link https://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/employee/eleuLanding.jsp (No FAN required)
T-Mobile (merged with Sprint): Flyer Available

 

Career Opportunities

Opportunities to promote and/or transfer to many areas of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Detention
Patrol
Criminal Investigations
Court Services
Community Service

Transport
Animal Control
Civil Process
911 Communications
Administration/Support

Other opportunities - K9 Program, Emergency Response Team, Drone Program, Dive Team, Firearms Instructor, Local, State and Federal Task Forces, Field Training Officer, Detention Training Officer, Communications Training Officer….and much more….

Mission Statement / Guiding Principles

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mission statement

We, the men and women of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the community, are dedicated to improving the quality of life by providing the highest level of service through education and open communication. We maintain order, protect life and property and reduce the fear of crime. We provide a safe, humane and secure detention center and court services by upholding the Constitution of the United States and the State of Arkansas. We are guided by the principles of integrity, professionalism, respect, and fairness.

 

Guiding Principles

Integrity
Integrity is the cornerstone of our moral character. As role models we will be courageous in holding ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards to ensure the trust of those we serve.

Professionalism
Professionalism is the standard by which we perform all our duties. We provide quality service to the community by being self-disciplined, well-trained, and knowledgeable. We demonstrate competence through proper conduct, attitude and appearance.

Respect
Respect is our pledge to treat everyone with dignity, understanding and compassion. We recognize and value the diversity of our community.

Fairness
Fairness is the path we follow by conducting ourselves in a consistent and impartial manner in service to all.

 

Sheriff’s vision

To be model leaders in law enforcement. To be known as men and women who serve others above self with integrity and without compromise. To be premier examples of professionalism and display vigilance in safeguarding our community.