Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

Snohomish County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office seeks qualified applicants for deputy positions in Washington. Primary duties include patrolling unincorporated areas, investigating crimes, enforcing laws, and maintaining public safety across Snohomish County.

Required: high school diploma or GED; U.S. citizenship or eligible status; pass job-related tests. AA degree/90 credits and valid driver’s license are preferred/required as applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• AA degree or 90 credits in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA per RCW 41.14.100.
• Must pass job related tests.

Responsibilities

• Patrol unincorporated Snohomish County to deter and discover crimes and investigate incidents.
• Respond to crime scenes, secure scenes, interview victims and witnesses, gather evidence and file reports.
• Investigate and report accidents; administer emergency first aid until aid arrives.
• Issue notices of infractions and citations; serve warrants; testify in court.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

English proficiency

Basic computer knowledge

Defensive driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree or 90 credits related field

Job description

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.

Job Duties

Depending upon assignment, the Deputy may perform a combination of some or all the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this class.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES

• May perform duties in specialty units in accordance with policies of the unit and depending on experience.
• May supervise activities of volunteer personnel.
• May perform the duties of Sergeant.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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. Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.

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.

LATERAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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. Must be twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.

Must have been employed as a Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper or Tribal Officer with full police powers and duties for at least twenty-four (24) of the last thirty-six (36) months. Academy time does not count towards the twenty-four (24) months. 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. Federal Law Enforcement experience may qualify, pending a review from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A 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.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• basic law enforcement practices and procedures
• English grammar, word usage, spelling and punctuation
• basic computer knowledge
• defensive driving

Ability to:

• use discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
• keyboarding skill using various computer applications; minimum 20 net words per minute
• interpret laws, rules and regulations
• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people regardless of age, sex, social, cultural, or ethnic background
• maintain accurate and orderly records and files
• perform strenuous physical tasks
• work independently in stressful situations
• follow oral and written instructions
• problem solving skills to analyze situations and determine proper course of action
• assertively handle situations encountered; observation skills and attention to detail
• use and care of firearms and law enforcement equipment
• operate a motor vehicle at high speeds; read and use road maps
• use standardized radio codes and procedures
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with office personnel, personnel of other agencies, and the general public

WORKING CONDITIONS

Positions in this class typically require daily dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; standing for prolonged periods; work outdoors possibly in inclement weather; operate a motor vehicle on public roads for travel throughout the county; exposure to hazardous materials, diseases, and airborne/blood borne pathogens; daily wearing protective gear and equipment; precise control of fingers and hand movements; daily strenuous physical tasks; and lifting, moving and carrying objects over 20 pounds

Shift, holiday and weekend work are required. Overtime and call back may be required.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.