City of Yakima

Utility Services Representative - Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish Preferred

Utility Services Representative

High School Diploma or GED and 18 months of general office work experience; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; certification through Civil Service testing for bilinguals.

Temporary - Parks Maintenance Laborer

Parks Maintenance Laborer

Temporary Parks Maintenance Laborer; 16+ years old; reliable transportation; background check; WA driver’s license; experience in grounds/custodial work preferred.

Police Services Specialist I

HS diploma and 1 year general office/customer service experience; bilingual English/Spanish proficiency test; WACIC/NCIC Level II certification within 6 months; background checks and testing.

Police Officer (Lateral Entry)

Police Officer

Two years continuous full-time law enforcement experience; Washington Peace Officer certification; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; high school diploma; valid WA driver’s license.

Police Officer (Academy Graduate - Entry)

Academy graduate entry; WA driver license; meet minimum age and health standards; pass multiple pre-employment evaluations.

Temporary - Lifeguard/Instructor

Lifeguard/Instructor

Lifeguarding and instruction experience; American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or equivalent; Water Safety Instructor certificate preferred.

Temporary - Aquatics Concessions/Cashier

Cashier and concessions duties; basic food service basics; reliable attendance; able to pass background check.

Temporary - Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

High school diploma or GED; six months of manual labor; valid WA driver’s license; CDL within 9 months; First Aid/CPR within 6 months.

City of Yakima, WA

Temporary - Transit Operator

Transit Operator

CDL license required; High school diploma/GED and six months driving or customer service experience preferred; must pass DOT drug/alcohol testing; passenger endorsement preferred; First Aid/CPR within six months.

Assistant City Attorney - Prosecution Division

Assistant City Attorney

JD required; WA Bar admission; 1+ year experience (Level I) or 3+ years (Level II); open & promotional.

Corrections Officer - Lateral

Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer (Lateral); 20+; US citizen or lawful resident; high school diploma; pass exams and background; WA driver’s license; prior corrections/detention experience.

Corrections Officer role requiring U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, 20+ years old, high school graduate, ability to pass exams, firearm qualification, physical fitness.

Title	Location	Date
Utility Services Representative - Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish Preferred Full Time · $45K-$54K/yr · 1.5+ YOE Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 30, 2026
Temporary - Parks Maintenance Laborer Temporary · $36K/yr Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Police Services Specialist I Full Time · $45K-$54K/yr · 1+ YOE Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Police Officer (Lateral Entry) Full Time · $99K-$118K/yr · 2+ YOE Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 13, 2026
Police Officer (Academy Graduate - Entry) Full Time · $87K-$118K/yr Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 13, 2026
Temporary - Lifeguard/Instructor Temporary · $36K-$42K/yr Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 8, 2026
Temporary - Aquatics Concessions/Cashier Temporary · $36K/yr Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 8, 2026
Temporary - Solid Waste Maintenance Worker Temporary · $51K-$60K/yr Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 1, 2026
Temporary - Transit Operator Temporary · $46K-$58K/yr Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Jan 2, 2026
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecution Division Full Time · $93K-$124K/yr · 1+ YOE Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Dec 11, 2025
Corrections Officer - Lateral Full Time · $67K-$74K/yr · 2+ YOE Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	May 7, 2025
Corrections Officer Full Time · $62K-$74K/yr Yakima, Washington, United States · Onsite	Yakima, Washington, United States Onsite	Jan 15, 2025

Activities	Law enforcementFire protectionPublic worksWaste managementPublic administration
Headquarters	US
Industries	Government AdministrationPublic Safety
Name	City of Yakima
Employees	950
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	Yakima Police DepartmentYakima Fire DepartmentYakima Air TerminalYakima Transit
Tagline	Operates municipal government and public safety services for Yakima residents.
Founded	1,886
Website	yakimawa.gov

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