Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level

Mason County Sheriff's Office; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason County Sheriff's Office in Washington state is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform police and custodial services in line with department policies and laws.

The role requires routine patrol, citizen assistance, investigations, evidence handling, and court appearances, with emphasis on safety, integrity and public service. A strong ability to communicate clearly under stress and maintain professional conduct is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to read and write English.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Subject to background investigations, polygraph, and psychological tests.
• Must complete Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one year from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests for police assistance and inform appropriate personnel.
• Engage in routine patrol to identify crime-related situations.
• Conduct inquiries and verify factual information from involved persons.
• Determine probable cause, identify and take suspects into custody.
• Complete all reports in accordance with procedures.
• Present factual information in court on investigations.
• Serve civil and court processes.
• Initiate public service activities and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain professional development in police-related skills.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position.

Skills

Clear communication

Decision making under pressure

Public safety mindset

Observation and analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Perform police and custodial services in accordance with the mission, goals, objectives and policies of the department, and in compliance with governing federal, state and local laws, perform related duties as required and assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive requests from citizens and others for police assistance and inform appropriate personnel.
• Engage in routine patrol to determine the existence of actual or potentially troublesome crime related situations.
• Conduct preliminary and extended inquiries regarding possible law violations, obtaining and verifying factual information from involved persons.
• Determine existence of probable cause, identify and take suspects and offenders into physical custody.
• Complete all reports in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Present factual information in court on field observations and investigations of criminal cases.
• Service of civil and court process.
• Initiate public service activities and respond to requests from persons for information and assistance.
• Profession development by seeking to maintain or increase both academic and non-academic police related skills.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws; knowledge of police related constitution and judicial rulings; knowledge of the principles of police service; knowledge of modern investigatory procedures and equipment; knowledge of the care, collection and preservation of evidence; knowledge of related criminal justice and social services systems and their functional knowledge of emergency service procedures, rules and regulations; knowledge of county character and characteristics; ability to think quickly under stress in a logical and analytical manner; ability to relate effectively to others in tense and/or hostile situations; ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions which require diverse responses; ability to endure prolonged period of physical and mental stress; ability to comprehend and apply departmental policies, rules and regulations; ability to communicate in a clear, accurate, comprehensive and concise manner, both verbally and in writing; possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mason County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The Deputy Sheriff position requires a wide variety of physical activities to varying degrees based on varying work circumstances. Required physical activities include walking, standing, sitting, running, jumping, balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, dragging, throwing, pushing/pulling both objects and people, handling, digital dexterity, twisting, talking, hearing and seeing. A Deputy Sheriff must be able to clearly distinguish and identify colors; safely drive a vehicle with unassisted vision; accurately discharge a firearm (either hand) with unassisted vision; clearly discriminate electronic, mechanical and human sounds and/or operate other required equipment in a safe and lawful manner for the protection/safety of the public, of self and of other employees.

• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Pursuant to RCW 41.14.100, must be a U.S. citizen and be able to read and write the English language.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

To establish eligibility for deputy list, a grade of 70 percent or better on the written examination through Public Safety Testing and pass the physical examination, also through Public Safety Testing. Applicant must complete or have already successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one (1) year from hire date. Subject to background investigations, polygraph, and psychological tests.

In addition: Each Deputy Sheriff is individually responsible for maintaining his or her peace officer certification status and maintaining this status is required for continued employment in the sheriff’s office.