Exceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

King County Sheriff's Office; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is recruiting Exceptional Entry Deputies who will complete the WA BLEA within one year of application or have fewer than 12 months as a full-time commissioned officer. The role offers an expedited onboarding path and a chance to serve a large, diverse community across unincorporated areas and contract cities in King County.

Qualification requires U.S. citizenship or eligible status, English fluency, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient.
• English fluency: read, speak and write in English.
• Age: must be at least 20.5 years old at application.
• Education: high school diploma or GED.
• PST/PH S: Personal history statement not older than 6 months.
• Background: meet KCSO background standards per Civil Service Rules.
• BLEA requirement: complete WA BLEA within 1 year OR <12 months of experience as full-time officer.
• Out-of-state: if living outside WA, must be certified and meet WAC; may require 80-hour equivalency academy.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas and respond to service calls.
• Interview victims and witnesses; secure and gather evidence.
• Complete incident and arrest reports and other admin tasks.
• Investigate family disputes and maltreatment cases.
• Respond to calls involving persons with social or behavioral problems.
• Be a community resource and engage in community activities.
• Testify in court and present facts accurately.

Job description

Join the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) as an Exceptional Entry Level Deputy! KCSO Exceptional Entry Deputies will have graduated from a Basic Law Enforcement Academy that meets or exceeds the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center's standards (720 hours) within one (1) year of application or have fewer than 12 months of experience as a full-time commissioned police officer within one (1) year of application. No PST testing required! This opportunity will provide candidates who qualify with an expedited onboarding experience. To ensure success as a KCSO Deputy, the KCSO's Training Unit will review candidate experience and develop an individualized training program for our Exceptional Entry hires. Make a Difference as a KCSO Deputy! The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) mission is to be a trusted partner in fighting crime and improving the quality of life for our residents and guests. Deputies serve many different communities, including unincorporated King County, 13 contract city police departments, and transit police agencies. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, with a commissioned staff of more than 700, we are among the largest sheriff's departments in the country. We are seeking individuals who share our values: Leadership, Integrity, Service and Teamwork!

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the public. The Exceptional Entry Deputy is a civil service classified position. The recruitment and hiring process will be administered in accordance with King County Civil Service Rules. You can access these rules at Civil Service Rules. For more information about application requirements go to civil-service-application-requirements.pdf For more information about King County Service please visit our King County Civil Service website.

Job Duties

All deputies begin their career on patrol.

Jail service is not required.

• Patrol a designated area of the county and respond to calls of service.
• Interview victims and witnesses, secure and gather evidence.
• Complete all administrative tasks such as incident and arrest reports.
• Investigate family disputes, reports of maltreatment of children.
• Respond to calls of service involving persons with social or behavioral problems.
• Be a resource to the community and seek opportunities to participate in community activities.
• Testify in court and present facts and observations accurately and objectively.

Basic Requirements

• You must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or deferred action childhood arrival (DACA) recipient.
• You must have the ability to read, speak and write in the English language fluently.
• You must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application.
• You must have a high school degree or a GED.
• Public Safety Testing (PST) personal history statement (PHS). The PHS must not be over 6-months old.
• Verify that you do not meet any of the KCSO Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements.
• In addition to minimum qualifications, candidates for Exceptional Entry Deputy must have successfully completed the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) within one (1) year of application OR have fewer than 12-months of experience as a full-time commissioned police officer within one (1) year of application. Federal law enforcement certification (FLETC) is not accepted at this time.
• You must be able to meet all KCSO background standards as listed in section 10.14 of the Civil Service Rules. Background requirements will be evaluated throughout the hiring process.
• If living outside of Washington state, you must be certified as a law enforcement officer and meet the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission WAC requirements. Out-of-state Exceptional Entry Deputies will be required to complete an 80-hour equivalency academy upon hire.
• Documentation or certifications may be requested by HR personnel for verification purposes.

INCUMBENTS WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY IN THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIE