Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level - Civil Service

Overview

Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level - Civil Service

This range is provided by Snohomish County, WA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$83,349.96/yr - $/yr

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.

• 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; 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.

• 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

Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. An Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college level coursework 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, with 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 coursework 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, with no maximum age.

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.

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
• keyboard with 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, observe and maintain 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

Positions in this class typically require daily dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; standing for prolonged periods; work…