Lateral Entry Patrol Deputy

This is a full-time, sworn (Commissioned) position within the Criminal Division of the Island County Sheriff's Office which requires a Civil Service Examination.

Read this announcement thoroughly - it contains vital information about the Application and Civil Service Examination process. All notifications regarding this process will be sent to you by email, unless you express a preference otherwise by written notice.

Applicant must have a current Peace Officer Certification in the State of Washington or a state with reciprocity recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (graduation from an approved law enforcement training academy and ability to meet standards prescribed by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for equivalency as set forth in WAC ); successful completion of Field Training Program as a fulltime, paid, commissioned officer for a City, County, State, Tribal, or Federal Agency.

Applicant must also be a First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Industrial First Aid Certified, with a valid CPR endorsement, prior to the completion of the one (1) year probationary period.

• Attainment of the minimum age of 21 years. No maximum age requirement.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Washington State Driver License.
• Be a high school graduate or possess GED certification.
• Be a United States Citizen who can read and write the English language. (RCW 41.14.100)

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Paid vacations, sick leave and holidays. Uniforms and duty gear provided on initial hire and annual clothing allowance. 4 day work week. LEOFF Trust Plan F Retirement.

All notifications regarding this process will be sent to you by email, unless you express a preference otherwise by written notice.

CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY REGISTER:
The names of qualified candidates resulting from continuous examinations shall be entered on the eligible register. Certifications for appointments shall be made in the same manner as from any eligible register. Names of eligibles from successive examinations in the same program shall be entered on the eligible register for the class at the appropriate places as determined by final grades.

CIVIL SERVICE SELECTION PROCESS:
Vacancies are filled by the Civil Service "rule of five" with the top five eligibles forwarded to the appointing authority (Sheriff) for interview and background investigation, as vacancies occur. Applicants given a conditional offer of employment are subject to further processes including polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination and background investigation. 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.

All appointments are subject to successful completion of a one year probationary period as set forth in the Civil Service Rules for Island County Sheriff's Department Section 11.02 or its successor.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Sandlin.

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Email Address: s.sandlin

NOTE:

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

ISLAND COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duties include those set forth in this link Job Description for Patrol Deputy.