Deputy Sheriff – Lateral – Civil Service

Description Qualified lateral candidates starting annual wage will be either $101,417.28 (Step 3) or $109,139.16 (Step 4) depending on the qualifications as listed below (language from the Deputy Sheriff’s Association Collective Bargaining Agreement)1. Lateral transfer employees with two (2) or fewer years of service as a peace officer will be hired at Step 3 of the pay range.2. Lateral transfer employees with more than two (2) years of service as a peace officer will be hired at Step 4 of the pay range.There are moving reimbursements available for lateral transfer employees as well. Please see the Deputy Sheriff’s Association Collective Bargaining Agreement for that information here: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 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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Patrol unincorporated Snohomish County to deter and discover crimes; conduct crime scene investigations; enforce laws and ordinances; render public assistance as needed.

Respond to reported crime scenes; take action to secure the scene; interview victims and witnesses; gather and preserve evidence; arrest suspects; prepare required reports.
Investigate and report accidents; administer emergency first aid until aid car arrives.
Issue notices of infraction and citations to violators of state laws and county ordinances; serve warrants of arrest.
Interview and investigate citizen complaints; respond to inquiries; provide information to the public on laws and ordinances; assist in resolving problems; make referrals to appropriate agencies as necessary.
Guard prisoners at hospitals and/or in court; transport prisoners to and from jail and court.
Prepare required reports and maintain necessary records.
Testify as a credible witness in court as required.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES * May perform duties in specialty units in accordance with policies of the unit and depending on experience.

May supervise activities of volunteer personnel.
May perform the duties of Sergeant.

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.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:

basic law enforcement practices and procedures
English grammar, word usage, spelling and punctuation
basic computer knowledge
defensive driving

Ability to:

use discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
keyboarding skill using various computer applications; minimum 20 net words per minute
interpret laws, rules and regulations
communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people regardless of age, sex, social, cultural, or ethnic background
maintain accurate and orderly records and files
perform strenuous physical tasks
work independently in stressful situations
follow oral and written instructions
problem solving skills to analyze situations and determine proper course of action
assertively handle situations encountered; observation skills and attention to detail
use and care of firearms and law enforcement equipment
operate a motor vehicle at high speeds; read and use road maps
use standardized radio codes and procedures
establish and maintain effective working relationships with office personnel, personnel of other agencies, and the general public

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 poundsShift, 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

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement
Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Commuting Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Deferred Compensation 457(b)
Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these

for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance. * Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay
for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County’s contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned. Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County’s to learn more.01Following 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?

02Are 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.

03Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

04Are you at least 20 years of age or older?

05Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?

Yes, United States Citizen
Yes, Lawful Permanent Resident
Yes, DACA Recipient
N/A

06Do you understand that a valid Washington State driver’s license, unrestricted except as to vision is required for this position?

07Have you successfully completed a basic Law Enforcement Academy?

08Have you uploaded the basic training academy curriculum/syllabus hours? The curriculum/syllabus hours should include training titles and corresponding training hours.

09Have you been a full-time, paid, sworn officer in a civilian law enforcement agency for at least 24 of the last 36 months? Academy time does not count towards the 24 months.

10This 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?

11Is 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?

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