Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level (Civil Service)

Spokane County; United States; On-site; USD 95,660 - 139,137; Full time

Job summary

The Spokane County is seeking a Deputy Sheriff to perform various law enforcement duties to protect life and property, enforce laws, and maintain order. This role involves patrolling designated areas, conducting investigations, and reporting on incidents.

Applicants must meet requirements including U.S. citizenship, high school diploma or GED, and must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment. The position offers a total compensation ranging from $95,660 to $139,137 annually.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of the United States, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
• Age: minimum of 21 at the time of appointment.
• Driver’s license required at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Patrol a designated area of Spokane County.
• Conduct on-scene investigations at crime scenes.
• Serve civil processes and conduct address checks on registered sex offenders.

Skills

Knowledge of Spokane County geography

Basic first aid and CPR principles

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours from an accredited college or university

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Summary

The Deputy Sheriff performs varied first‑level law‑enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of order, and the investigation of crime for the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. This position is generally under the direction and general supervision of a patrol corporal and/or sergeant, but may, at times, work independently. Incumbents will be required to work varying hours and/or shifts. Employees of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office hold positions of high public trust. It is imperative that all employees conduct themselves, both on and off‑duty, in such a manner which does not bring disrepute upon the Agency or the professional image of law enforcement.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient; must be able to speak, read, and write the English language; high school diploma or GED.


• Applicant must be a minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment; however, may test at age 20, as long as applicant turns 21 during the life of the eligibility list.


• In addition to the above requirements, applicants must qualify in at least one of the following categories:




• Earned at least 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours from an accredited college or university.


• Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.


• Obtained an equivalent to at least two (2) years of full‑time work experience in any field; military experience qualifies as professional work experience.




• A driver’s license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.

Essential Job Functions

Patrol a designated area of Spokane County in a patrol car, on a bicycle, boat, and/or on foot to deter and discover crime, conduct on‑scene investigations at crime scenes, aid persons in trouble, and render other public services, as needed. Enforce traffic and parking ordinances; investigate accidents; operate a radar unit to discover speed violations; issue citations to violators; serve warrants of arrest, arrest persons, and secure their custody; complete necessary reports concerning alleged crimes, circumstances of arrest, evidence discovered, and witness interactions. Serve civil processes, including writs of attachment, writs of restitution, and writs of execution; conduct address checks on registered sex offenders; document attempts and other pertinent information. Respond to reports of possible crime and take action as the situation requires to secure the scene; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather evidence, locate, interview, and arrest suspects; investigate persons suspected of being engaged in crime; locate and secure evidence pertaining to alleged crime; arrest suspects based on a probable cause standard. Report to scenes of accidents; administer first aid and summon aid and other patrol units for assistance in treating injured persons and controlling the scene; make general drawings of accident scenes; complete standard accident reports; make arrests as the situation warrants. Provide information to the public concerning laws and ordinances. Conduct thorough investigations of reported crimes appropriate to their assignments; use photo montages for victim and/or witness identification; conduct necessary searches and follow up on investigations as necessary; prepare cases for prosecution. Develop community contacts to obtain information about crimes and issues affecting assigned district; maintain contact with the public to promote the community policing philosophy of the Agency. Complete additional investigations as determined necessary by prosecution; be prepared when interviewed by the defense or other investigators regarding investigations; testify in court. Respond to potentially violent events where a physical encounter may occur and/or where citizens may become violent towards the responding officer, which may necessitate the use of force. Perform specialized duties, which may vary and at times with limited supervision, depending on an individual deputy’s background, ability, and the needs of the Agency, or as required or assigned. Assist with on‑job training and education of external agency peers, coworkers, and supervisors; instruct in‑service or specialty training sessions in specialized discipline, such as criminal procedures, reality‑based training, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, etc. Report for duty on time and work overtime, as directed; attend training and roll calls, as directed; apply job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities on duty. Maintain personal hygiene and appearance in a manner that projects a professional image appropriate for the Agency and assignment in accordance with Agency policy. Check voicemail and e‑mail regularly and remain in contact with Agency communications, County employees, partner organizations, and the general public. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Work in a 24‑hour/7‑day week operation; this includes working day/night shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime, as required.


• Variety of weather conditions.


• Variety of schedules including 8, 10, and 12‑hour shifts.


• Work in emergency situations that may be physically demanding for long periods of time; assure the delivery of and participate in administering emergency medical aid, evacuations, and rescue of individuals from harm in potentially dangerous situations.


• Hazardous conditions where employees must wear a variety of protective masks and/or eye protection for extended periods of time.


• Situations where blood, bodily fluids, and/or other potentially infectious and hazardous materials are present.


• Respond to incidents that may be considered graphic and/or grossly offensive to human senses and/or where the use of force may be required.


• Must have no adult felony convictions.


• Incumbents must be in good health; see, hear, feel, smell, touch, speak and move about (with or without corrective devices) to perform the duties, responsibilities, tasks, and essential functions required or assigned to this position.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Spokane County geography and criminal statutes, constitutional and civil law requirements and restraints for their enforcement policies and procedure manuals for the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, basic first aid and CPR principles and skill in their application.


• Skilled in safely operating motor vehicles, observing, remembering, reporting, and testifying regarding investigative details gathering information, using appropriate investigative and interview techniques, search and seizure techniques of people, vehicles, buildings, and large outdoor areas exercising independent judgment and use of rapidly changing technology.


• Ability to perform all necessary physical activities in performance of the job, analyze and react to dynamic and potentially violent situations using law enforcement best‑practices, communicate clearly, effectively, and coherently over the radio, compose and complete reports using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation, accurately convey information on investigations, cope with situations firmly and tactfully with respect to individual rights, communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, meet Agency standards relative to appearance, dress code, and conduct, satisfactorily complete prescribed courses of training, make arrests using handcuffs and other restraints, subdue resisting suspects using defensive tactics techniques and/or weapons, learn and use investigative tools, techniques, and procedures, keep materials and information confidential and exercise caution to keep within the rights of privacy laws, maintain composure in hostile and dynamic situations, exercise emotional stability, self‑assurance, self‑awareness, and a high degree of initiative and good judgment, and keyboard in an efficient and accurate manner to complete Agency reports.

Total Compensation

$95,660 - $139,137 annually