KCSO ENTRY DEPUTY - INFORMATION PAGE

KCSO ENTRY DEPUTY INFORMATION PAGE

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Entry Deputy position is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and begin a meaningful career in public safety. A career as a KCSO Deputy is rewarding, challenging, and full of opportunities. Deputies serve the community with a focus on the Sheriff's Office core values of Leadership - Integrity - Service - Teamwork

2025 ENTRY DEPUTY RECRUITMENT OPENING SOON

Public Safety Test (PST) will administer a new written exam effective March 1, 2025. This requires us to transition to a new recruitment process. We expect to open the 2025 KCSO Entry Deputy job announcement by April 2025. During this transition, job seekers should complete the new PST test and learn all they can about the King County Sheriff's Office. Please review the information provided below to learn more!

CONNECT WITH A KCSO RECRUITER

We want to make a connection and help you prepare for this career. To connect with a KCSO Recruiter, select "Apply" to complete the brief information form. A KCSO Recruiter will follow up with more information and let you know when the 2025 Entry Deputy job announcement has opened.

You can also reach out directly to the KCSO Recruiting Team at : Email : kcsorec@kingcounty.gov | Phone : 206-263-5276

PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT WRITTEN EXAM

• Effective March 1, 2025, PST will administer a new written examination, the Guardian Selection Inventory (GSI), for all law enforcement and corrections positions.
• The GSI will replace the current written exam which will no longer be administered after February 28, 2025.
• Test scores from the previous PST written exam will not be considered for the 2025 KCSO Entry Deputy recruitment.
• Sign up with Public Safety Testing (PST) to complete the new written test, PAT, and personal history statement.
• PST has study materials available and answers to frequently asked questions about the written exam. You can find this information at : Public Safety Testing - Law Enforcement Officer - Written Test Requirements
• Seeking assistance to cover PST test fees? Please connect with a recruiter and we may be able to help! kcsorecr@kingcounty.gov

PLEASE NOTE : This posting is being used to connect with job seekers who want to learn more about the King County Sheriff's Office and Public Safety Testing requirements. If you are interested in applying to the KCSO Entry Deputy position, you will need to complete the full application associated with the 2025 KCSO Entry Deputy job announcement, which is expected to open by April 2025.

King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) serves unincorporated King County. We operate many city police departments, as well as transit police units. KCSO offers dozens of unique assignments that range from school or community-based positions to drug enforcement and bomb disposal. KCSO has opportunities that can meet any deputy's goals.

All deputies begin their career on patrol. We do not have a jail service requirement. All deputies provide service to the people of a particular district. Deputies are assigned to single-person patrol cars. They gain a strong sense of ownership in their communities by interacting with the residents, business owners, and visitors to the area. Often, their work requires partnering with community members or supporting fellow deputies in adjoining districts.

KCSO ENTRY DEPUTY REQUIREMENTS

Prospective job seekers will be able to submit an application via governmentjobs.com to the 2025 Entry Deputy when the job announcement opens in April. Applicants will need to meet the following requirements to be considered.

Complete Public Safety Testing Steps

all steps must be completed within 30 days of applying)

Also Required

Additional details about the job duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the KCSO Entry Deputy position will be included in the 2025 Entry Deputy job announcement.

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