Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level - Civil Service

Snohomish County, WA - Snohomish County, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Snohomish County, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The primary duties of this class are in support of the County's Sheriff's Office law enforcement functions. Responsibilities include protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, and investigating crimes throughout Snohomish County.

Responsibilities

• Patrol unincorporated Snohomish County to deter and discover crimes; conduct crime scene investigations; enforce laws and ordinances; render public assistance as needed.
• Respond to reported crime scenes; take action to secure the scene; interview victims and witnesses; gather and preserve evidence; arrest suspects; prepare required reports.
• Investigate and report accidents; administer emergency first aid until aid car arrives.
• Issue notices of infraction and citations to violators of state laws and county ordinances; serve warrants of arrest.
• Interview and investigate citizen complaints; respond to inquiries; provide information to the public on laws and ordinances; assist in resolving problems; make referrals to appropriate agencies as necessary.
• Guard prisoners at hospitals and/or in court; transport prisoners to and from jail and court.
• Prepare required reports and maintain necessary records.
• Testify as a credible witness in court as required.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• An associate of arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.
• Candidates must be at least twenty (20) years old at time of application, no maximum age.
• Must pass job related tests.

Nice-to-haves

• Must have been employed as a full time, paid Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper or Tribal Officer with full police powers and duties for less than two (2) years within the previous four (4) years.
• Must provide documented successful completion of a state basic law enforcement academy.
• Completion of the Equivalency Academy is required within one year from date of hire if the applicant is not already certified in the State of Washington.

Benefits

• Valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, is required prior to appointment.
• Must pass a Civil Service examination; AND pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.
• Employees must be armed at all times while on duty and must carry official office identification when armed.
• Must qualify with a firearm on a regular basis.