Sheriff's Deputy - Orcas Island

San Juan County Sheriff's Office; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level hiring bonus

Lateral hiring bonus

Job summary

The San Juan County Sheriff's Office in Washington invites dedicated law enforcement professionals to join a team serving the San Juan Islands. Work in a small, close-knit community with a unique policing environment in the Pacific Northwest, balancing public safety with island living and personal well-being.

This role involves enforcing federal, state, and local laws, investigating crimes and accidents, conducting patrols on land and water, and responding to civil disputes.

Qualifications

• Maintains current knowledge of and enforces applicable laws.
• Responds to criminal complaints and conducts investigations.
• Conducts vehicle, foot, and boat patrols as needed.
• Documents incidents with reports and court-ready paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Responds to civil disputes and mediates where possible.
• Assists with investigations of accidents and prepares diagrams/reports.
• Reacts to unattended deaths as deputy coroner.

Job description

Join the San Juan County Sheriff's Office and serve in one of the most unique and breathtaking regions in the Pacific Northwest. As part of our dedicated team, you'll experience the unparalleled beauty of island living while making a meaningful impact in a close-knit, supportive community. We are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, professionalism, and service excellence, where your contributions are valued, and your career development is prioritized. At the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, you'll find competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth - all within an environment that emphasizes work-life balance and the importance of personal well-being. Make a difference where it matters most. Join us in protecting and serving the San Juan Islands. We are currently offering a $15,000 hiring bonus for entry-level applicants and a $30,000 hiring bonus for lateral applicants.

Who should apply?

The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is seeking dedicated, career-minded law enforcement professionals to join our team and make a meaningful impact in one of the most unique policing environments in the Pacific Northwest. Serving the San Juan Islands means working in small, close-knit communities where relationships and trust are the foundation of effective law enforcement. Our engaged and supportive residents value public safety and collaborate with law enforcement to maintain the high quality of life that defines island living. If you're looking for a career where you can truly connect with the people you serve and experience the rewards of small-town policing in a breathtaking natural setting, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office is the place for you.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains current knowledge of and enforces all applicable Federal laws, Washington state criminal, drug and traffic laws, County ordinances, Town codes, Federal and local marine regulations, assist with Customs and Immigration laws, assist with and enforce civil laws.
• Responds to all criminal complaints in San Juan County. Investigates these reports and determines validity of complaints, based on training and experience. Follows-up appropriately, prepares and executes search warrants, prepares proper reports and any other paperwork to document these incidents for court. Conducts interviews and interrogations of witnesses and suspects.
• Responds to and investigates all vehicular accidents in San Juan County. Initiates First Aid as necessary; investigates to determine the cause of the accident; determines the level of injury and damage to vehicles. Conducts traffic control and helps to clear the accident and reopen roads. Prepares reports, diagrams and reconstruction to be used in court, by county road crews and insurance companies. Issues verbal and written warnings, notices of infraction, citations or makes arrests as necessary.
• Responds to and investigates or assists with investigations of all other accidents, i.e. pleasure boats, commercial vessels, aircraft, construction and logging equipment, hikers, bikers, climbers, etc. Initiates First Aid as necessary. Reconstructs or determines the cause of the accident. Determines level of injury and damage to vehicles, machinery or cargo. Prepares reports, diagrams and reconstruction to be used in court , by county risk management and insurance companies. Issues verbal and written warnings, notices of infraction, citations and makes arrests as necessary.
• Conducts vehicle patrol on all county, town and private roads. Patrols federal and State parks. Stops and contacts violators and issues verbal and written warnings, notices of infraction, citations and makes arrests as necessary.
• Conducts foot patrols in town, resort areas, Federal and State parks, and areas unreachable by patrol car. Stops and contacts violators and issues verbal and written warnings, notices of infraction, citations and makes arrests as necessary.
• Conducts boat patrol on all waters of San Juan County. Stops and contacts violators and issues verbal and written warnings, notices of infraction, citations and makes arrests as necessary.
• Responds to civil disputes, land use problems, neighbor disputes, etc. Fairly and impartially listens to all parties involved. References pertinent civil laws, land use regulations, department policies and attempts to mediate and resolve these problems. Provides information on other legal avenues available to those involved. Takes appropriate legal action when necessary and reports and documents such incidents.
• Responds to all unattended deaths in San Juan County as deputy coroner. Examines the b