Deputy Sheriff - Lateral - Civil Service Job Everett area,Washington USA,Law/Legal

Qualified lateral candidates starting annual wage will be either $ (Step
3) or $ (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: https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/5457/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements

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.

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

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…