Lateral Entry Patrol Deputy

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. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications:
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)

Benefits:
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.

Application Process:

The application process is designed to determine your eligibility and is part of the Civil Service Examination process.

Applicants must complete an Island County Application for Employment as well upload to it the documents listed below in items 2,3, 4 and 5. Have these documents ready prior to submitting your application so that you are able to upload them as Attachments . Applicants must answer the Supplemental Questions. Upload to your NEOGOV application a completed "Authorization to Release Information".

Upload to your NEOGOV application a cover letter and a resume, and any other documents you feel support your abilities to perform as a patrol deputy. Upload to your NEOGOV application a completed Personal History Statement (PHS) If you already have a similar document from a previous position, may submit it but you must provide any missing information. This information can be in a separate document but it too must be uploaded to your application.

Your application should contain your complete work history, complete educational history, including courses of study. If applicable, include all military training courses. Copies of certificates from law enforcement training and a basic police academy together with copies of your latest military discharge DD Form 214, if applicable, must accompany your application. Please include a cover letter and resume. Reference letters from current or previous supervisor, current or former co-worker/peer and personal reference letters should be included with your application packet.

Completed application materials including application forms, certificates, cover letter and resume and reference letters will be evaluated as part of the 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. After your application form has been reviewed and accepted, you will be notified, by email, as to when/how the Civil Service examinations will be administered.

You must satisfactorily pass the Civil Service Examination(s) in order to be placed on the Lateral Entry Eligibility Register. Incomplete applications will not be considered and you will not be contacted. 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. 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.

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…