What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level - Civil Service position at Snohomish County Planning and Development Services?
Salary : $83,349.96 - $109,139.16 Annually
Location : Snohomish County, WA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2024-SHR-1829-APR
Department : Sheriff
Division : Sheriff Patrol
Opening Date : 04 / 11 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
PLEASE NOTE : In order to move forward in the process applicants MUST :
- Successfully pass the testing requirements with PST or NTN
- Complete a personal history questionnaire with PST or NTN within the last 6 months
- Submit an application with Snohomish County
National Testing Network (NTN) www.nationaltestingnetwork.com
Public Safety Testing (PST) www.publicsafetytesting.com
BASIC FUNCTION
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
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL 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 OTHER DUTIES
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 :
Ability to :
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.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Healthcare Premiums
Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?
Have you successfully completed the pre-employment testing, including the physical abilities test, at either NTN or PST, and selected Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff?
Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Snohomish County? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
Are you at least 20 years of age or older?
Do you understand that a valid Washington State driver's license, unrestricted except as to vision is required for this position?
This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?
Is all the information you've provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and / or the position if already hired?
Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?
Required Question
Salary : $83,350 - $109,139
