Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

Responsibilities

• Perform police and custodial services in accordance with the mission, goals, objectives and policies of the department, and in compliance with governing federal, state and local laws, and perform related duties as required and assigned.
• Receive requests from citizens and others for police assistance and inform appropriate personnel.
• Engage in routine patrol to determine the existence of actual or potentially troublesome crime related situations.
• Conduct preliminary and extended inquiries regarding possible law violations, obtaining and verifying factual information from involved persons.
• Determine existence of probable cause, identify and take suspects and offenders into physical custody.
• Complete all reports in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Present factual information in court on field observations and investigations of criminal cases.
• Service of civil and court process.
• Initiate public service activities and respond to requests from persons for information and assistance.
• Professional development by seeking to maintain or increase both academic and non-academic police related skills.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position.

Knowledge: Federal, state and local laws; police related constitutional and judicial rulings; principles of police service; modern investigatory procedures and equipment; care, collection and preservation of evidence; related criminal justice and social services systems and their functional knowledge of emergency service procedures, rules and regulations; county characteristics.

Abilities: Think quickly under stress in a logical and analytical manner; relate effectively to others in tense or hostile situations; adapt quickly to changing conditions requiring diverse responses; endure prolonged physical and mental stress; comprehend and apply departmental policies, rules and regulations; communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing; possess a valid Washington State driver’s license.

• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to read and write the English language (RCW 41.14.100).
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

To establish eligibility for deputy list, a grade of 70 percent or better on the written examination and pass the physical examination through Public Safety Testing. Applicant must complete or have completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy within one year from hire date. Subject to background investigations, polygraph, and psychological tests.

In addition: Each Deputy Sheriff is individually responsible for maintaining his or her peace officer certification status and maintaining this status is required for continued employment in the sheriff’s office.

The Deputy Sheriff position requires a wide variety of physical activities to varying degrees based on work circumstances. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mason County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.