Okanogan County Sheriff Office

09/06/2026

09/02/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING – CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT / MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Division is seeking a motivated and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Medical Assistant Certified (MAC) to join our correctional healthcare team at the Okanogan County Jail.

This position will serve as a Re-Entry Care Coordinator, supporting incarcerated individuals in accessing medical, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services during incarceration and helping coordinate continuity of care as they transition back into the community.

Working as part of our multidisciplinary medical and re-entry team, this position will support the jail’s HCA 1115 Re-Entry Program and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Program. Responsibilities include assisting with health screenings, obtaining vital signs, coordinating community appointments and referrals, supporting Apple Health eligibility processes, assisting with discharge and re-entry planning, documenting services in the electronic health record, and assisting with pill call and medication distribution under the supervision of licensed medical staff.

Position highlights include:
💰 Salary: $4,752 – $5,777 per month
🕐 Full-time position
🏥 Work directly with the jail's medical, re-entry, and MOUD programs
🤝 Coordinate medical, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and community services
🩺 Assist with health screenings, vital signs, pill call, and medication distribution under appropriate supervision
🔗 Help coordinate re-entry appointments and warm handoffs to community providers
📝 Support continuity of care and discharge planning for individuals returning to the community
⭐ County benefits including health, vision, dental, retirement, paid time off, and sick leave
Applicants must possess a current Washington State Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Medical Assistant Certified (MAC) credential and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. CNAs may also be considered based on appropriate experience. Experience in corrections, behavioral health, or care coordination is preferred.

Correctional healthcare offers a unique opportunity to make an impact both inside the facility and in the community. This position helps bridge the gap between incarceration and community-based care by ensuring individuals are connected with appropriate services, providers, medications, and resources as they prepare for release.

📍 Okanogan County Jail – Okanogan, Washington

Ready to join our team?
Applications may be submitted by email to [email protected] or in person at 123 5th Ave N., Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840.

For questions regarding the position or application process, contact Vicky Poole at 509-422-7169.

Come be part of a team making a difference in Okanogan County!

09/01/2026

Evening Update - August 31, 2026
Acres: 166373
Containment: 39%

Recent fluctuations in acreage and containment are a result of the Southwest Incident Management Team gaining a more accurate picture of the fire’s footprint. This doesn’t mean the fire is growing or firefighters are losing ground. As crews hike the line with GPS, analyze infrared flights, and use improved mapping technology, they’re getting clearer information about where the fire is. When that data is updated, the reported size and containment levels can change to reflect more accurate information.

Photo: Pulled hose from sections of fireline that have been contained. Captured on 8/30/2026.

08/31/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING – CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Division is currently accepting applications for a Control Room Operator at the Okanogan County Jail.

Control Room Operators are a critical part of the jail’s day-to-day operations. Working from the facility’s central control room, they help maintain the safety and security of the jail by monitoring security systems and video cameras, controlling access throughout the facility, communicating with corrections staff, and assisting with public and inmate-related transactions.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in working in public safety and corrections without serving in a commissioned Corrections Deputy position.

Position highlights:
💰 Salary: $24.07 – $30.73 per hour
🏛️ Okanogan County Civil Service position
📹 Monitor jail security cameras and alarm systems
🔐 Control secure doors and movement throughout the facility
📞 Communicate and coordinate with Corrections Deputies and other personnel
🤝 Greet and assist members of the public
💵 Receive and process monies for inmates
🏥 Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
💼 Retirement, deferred compensation options, disability and life insurance
🌴 Annual and sick leave accrual

📅 CIVIL SERVICE TESTING
Testing will be held:
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📍 Okanogan County Commissioners Hearing Room
123 5th Ave N., Room 150
Okanogan, WA
Applications must be submitted before testing and will be accepted until:
5:00 PM – Thursday, September 10, 2026
💲 Testing fee: $20.00

For application information or questions, contact Chief Examiner Vicky Poole at 509-422-7169 or [email protected].

If you're dependable, attentive, able to communicate effectively, and interested in becoming part of the team that keeps the Okanogan County Jail operating safely and securely, we encourage you to apply!

Come be part of the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office Corrections team!

08/31/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING – REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Division is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our correctional healthcare team at the Okanogan County Jail.
Correctional nursing offers an opportunity to practice in a unique healthcare environment while working alongside medical, behavioral health, reentry, and corrections professionals. Our RN plays an important role in providing quality care to individuals in our custody and supporting continuity of care as they transition back into the community.

The position includes medical assessments, medication management, coordination with healthcare providers, and transition planning.

Position highlights:
💰 Salary: $46.00/hour
🕐 Full-time, non-bargaining position
🩺 Work as part of a multidisciplinary correctional healthcare team
💊 Provide nursing assessments, medication management, and ongoing care
🤝 Assist with care coordination and transition planning
🏥 Medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and leave accruals
📍 Okanogan County Jail – Okanogan, Washington
📅 Open until filled
Applicants must possess a current Washington State RN license. Experience in corrections, emergency medicine, or community health is preferred.

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your nursing experience in a setting where your work can have a direct impact on individuals and the community, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

📧 Applications may be submitted to [email protected] or in person at 123 5th Ave N., Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840.

📞 For questions, contact Vicky Poole at 509-422-7169.

Come be part of a team making a difference in Okanogan County!

08/31/2026

Evening Update - August 30, 2026

Acres: 166413
Containment: 40%

Today crews near Daisy, Toats Coulee, and Disappointment Creeks took advantage of wet weather to work directly along the fire perimeter. Suppression repair continued near Palmer Mountain and Horse Creek.
Firefighters continued securing and mopping up remaining heat along much of the fire’s edge, while other areas within the fire transitioned to pulling hose, backhauling equipment, and repairing dozer lines, fences, and culverts.

Current fire perimeter adjusted by field collection and verification of data, which modified containment percentage.

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

The Colville Tribes Emergency Operations Center, alongside tribal and state staff, has been assessing damage in our communities. We are actively seeking funding sources to help with debris removal and disposal. While we know everyone is eager to begin cleaning up their properties, we are committed to finding effective ways to support this process.

If you have lost a home or sustained well or septic damage due to the 2026 Colville Tribes Wildfires, please contact Taressa Marchand at 509-634-0944 to report your losses. Our team will visit to certify your damage and ensure your property is included in the Tribe’s application for Individual or Public Assistance.

We are working diligently to secure the support our communities need. However, the process can take time, and funding is not guaranteed.

08/30/2026

Watch for School Buses‼️🚌
Washington state law (RCW 46.61.370) outlines when drivers must stop for school buses. On a two-lane road, drivers traveling in both directions must stop when the bus’s flashing red lights or retractable stop sign are activated.

On roads with three or more marked lanes, drivers traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop. The same exception applies to highways divided into separate roadways. However, drivers traveling in the same direction as the bus must always stop.

Drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus face a mandatory $500 fine that cannot be waived, reduced, or suspended.