Deputy Sheriff Lateral - Signing

Position: DEPUTY SHERIFF LATERAL CANDIDATES - $15,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE!
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is looking for the best and brightest individuals who want to join our family.
Kitsap County offers challenging and exciting careers at one of the most beautiful areas in Washington State. We love where we work and live. When you become part of the team, you are welcomed into our close knit family. Our department is progressive and prides itself on keeping up with the latest technology and equipment. Here, no two days are the same.

Life working at Kitsap County Sheriff's office is always an adventure. At Kitsap County, the sky is the limit. Our personalized approach to your future growth includes progressive job-related training, development of leadership skills and on-the-job training. Advance your career by pursuing leadership and specialization training. What you do here really matters, so stand out, be bold and be your best self.

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing quality public safety services in partnership with our diverse communities.
We are a full service agency employing 125 Commissioned Deputies, 95 Corrections Officers and 38 support personnel that are supplemented by well over 150 volunteers providing exceptional law enforcement services for the citizens of Kitsap County.

Position Information
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the incumbent in this position is a commissioned law enforcement officer that performs journey-level law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of order, the investigation of crime, and related work as required.

It is required to work both independently and as part of a team. Distinguishing Characteristics The Deputy Sheriff 2 is the second level in a two level classification series. The Deputy Sheriff 2 classification is distinguished from the Deputy Sheriff 1 classification by performance of more complex law enforcement duties than that of the entry level Deputy Sheriff
1. Work is performed under regular or frequent supervisory review for adherence to policy, authority, and procedures of the Sheriff's office. Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); AND
• Complete Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) Law Enforcement Basic Academy or equivalency academy that is recognized by the CJTC; AND
• Successfully completed an agency's law enforcement patrol FTO; AND
• Successfully complete WSCJTC Equivalency Academy within one year of hire.

Please Note:

• Applicants that have been separated from employment for more than one year as a full-time, commissioned law enforcement officer by a state police/patrol, county sheriff's office or municipal police agency do not qualify for the lateral position and can apply for the Deputy Sheriff 1 position.
• Employment from other law enforcement agencies will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to Kitsap County Human Resources and CJTC review. For assistance with this process, contact human resources to be connected with the appropriate Human Resources staff assigned to Civil Service. Candidates determined by CJTC to not be equivalent will still be eligible for the entry level position.
• Applicants will be disqualified if they have resigned in lieu of being terminated for cause or were discharged for disqualifying misconduct from a full-time commissioned law enforcement position, in accordance with RCW 43.101.

Preferred Education, Experience and Other Qualifications

• Washington State lateral candidates that do not have to attend the equivalency academy will receive 5% preference points added to the overall score.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements Please note:
The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.
Prior to employment the successful candidate must
:

• Have completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy or possess a valid Peace Officer's certification (RCW ).
• Pass multi-phased testing process including physical agility, oral board interview, credit and criminal…