Entry Level Patrol Deputy

This is a full-time positionsworn (Commissioned) position within the Island County Sheriff's Office and requires a Civil Service Examination. Under general supervision, the entry level patrol deputy performs general duty police work with a shift or unit of the Sheriff's Office involving a wide range of duties performed to protect life and property, enforce laws and ordinances, and preserve order within the community.

This is a Continuous Examination process. Pre-employment written and physical ability testing is offered continuously through Public Safety Testing.

CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY REGISTER:
The names of qualified candidates resulting from continuous examinations shall be entered on the eligible register. Certifications for appointments shall be from this register. Names of eligibles from successive examinations in the same program shall be entered on the eligible register at the appropriate places as determined by final grades.

CIVIL SERVICE SELECTION PROCESS:
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. Applicants must pass a Civil Service examination; AND pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.

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.

ISLAND COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duties include those set forth in this link Job Description for Patrol Deputy.