Sheriff Patrol Deputy (Lateral-Entry)

Clallam County Sheriff's Office; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union representation AFSCME 1619-D

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Clallam County Sheriff's Office in Port Angeles, WA, is seeking lateral-entry sworn officers to join patrol and investigations. Candidates must have completed the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy or an equivalent program, with field training and probation completed, and no recent separations from law enforcement.

The position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence, a valid Washington driver's license, and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment.
• Must have the ability to obtain valid Washington State Driver's license.
• Must meet Clallam County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards
• Must be willing to submit to and pass background investigations, including drug screen, polygraph, psychological and physical exams.
• Must meet the current physical standards adopted by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas of the County in a patrol vehicle and/or on foot to deter and discover crime.
• Perform on-scene investigations at crime scenes.
• Aid persons in trouble and render other public services as needed.
• Issue citations and arrest suspects as warranted.
• Prepare case files detailing all aspects of an investigation and present to prosecuting attorney.
• Receive training in safety and use of firearms and other weapons.

Skills

Written communication

Reading English

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

See MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS below to determine your eligibility for Lateral Entry.

• Successfully completed the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy or be a graduate of a Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy or equivalent, as accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Graduates from accepted out-of-state academies will be required to successfully complete the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy within one year after employment with the Department.
• Must not have any period of separation from law enforcement that exceeds five (5) years prior to appointment.
• Successfully completed a bona fide Field Training program and deployed full-time to patrol squad/unit to perform duties autonomously as a sworn peace officer, and successfully completed probation.
• Have the ability to perform the essential mental and physical demands and functions of the position.
• Have solid writing skills, basic report preparation using computer technology.
• United States’ Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident at the time of appointment.
• Ability to read and write the English language (required by RCW 41.14.100)
• Valid driver’s license at the time of employment.
• Have no prior felony convictions and/or recent or excessive drug usage history.

Applicants will be disqualified if they have resigned in lieu of being terminated for cause or were discharged for disqualifying misconduct from a full-time commissioned law enforcement position, in accordance with RCW 43.101.

Pass a Physical Abilities Test (contact Brenda Wenzl @ [e-mail] to schedule)

TYPICAL WORK

• Patrol designated areas of the County in a police patrol vehicle and/or on foot to deter and discover crime.
• Perform on-scene investigations at crime scenes.
• Aid persons in trouble and render other public services as needed.
• Patrol a designated area of the County in a patrol car to enforce traffic and parking ordinances and investigate collisions.
• Operate a radar unit to confirm speed violations.
• Routinely check vehicle identification against current list of stolen vehicles and identification of violator against list of outstanding arrest warrants.
• Issue citations to violators of state laws and County ordinances.
• Serve warrants of arrest; arrest persons on misdemeanor and felony charges.
• Handcuff and search arrested persons and secure their custody.
• Complete necessary reports concerning alleged crimes and available evidence and witnesses.
• Serve subpoenas, garnishments, writs of execution, writs of attachment, writs of restitution, orders of sale and various other civil processes issued by the courts.
• Respond to reports of possible crime and take action as the situation requires securing the scene.
• Locate and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Gather evidence and arrest suspects; complete incident and arrest reports.
• Investigate persons suspected of being engaged in crime and ascertain and secure evidence pertaining to alleged crime and arrest suspects for probable cause.
• Respond to collision scenes; administer emergency first aid and summon aid cars or other patrol units for assistance in treating the injured and controlling the scene.
• Interview principals and witnesses, make general drawings of accident scenes noting details and complete a standard accident report.
• Issue citations or make arrests as the situation warrants.
• Investigate and assist drivers in stalled vehicles and pedestrians who appear to be hurt or in trouble.
• Interview persons with complaints or inquiries, give information on laws and ordinances, and attempt to resolve the problem or to direct them to proper authorities.
• Conduct thorough investigations of reported crimes appropriate to their assignment.
• Arrange line-ups for victims and witness identification.
• Gather evidence and conduct necessary searches.
• Prepare case files detailing all aspects of an investigation and present it through the chain of command to a prosecuting attorney.
• Receive training in the safety and use of firearms and other weapons.
• Testify in court.
• May perform specialized duties depending on individual officer's background and ability, and the needs of the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

This position is:

• Represented by a Union (AFSCME 1619-D)
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment.
• Must have the ability to obtain valid Washington State Driver's license.
• Must meet Clallam County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards
• Must be willing to submit to, and pass a thorough background investigation to include a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.
• Must meet the current physical standards adopted by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Contact Person:

Brenda Wenzl, Deputy Chief Examiner @ [phone].

Email: [e-mail]

Lateral applicants start at year 3 in the pay scale, which as of July 1, 2026 is $8,387.40/year more than year 1.

CLALLAM COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER