Lateral Enforcement Deputy - Sheriff's Office

Job Summary

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting experienced patrol officers to join their full‑service agency.

• Patrol assigned areas.
• Conduct investigations for violations of law, interrogate witnesses and suspects.
• Respond to radio calls and computer‑aided dispatch.
• Serve civil papers and warrants.
• Control disturbances, subdue and restrain individuals.
• Communicate ideas and information at group meetings.
• Provide resources and solutions to the public on crime‑prevention techniques and security.
• Develop public‑relations contacts with civil groups, schools, businesses, neighborhood organizations and other law‑enforcement agencies.

• SWAT
• Traffic
• Narcotics
• Detectives
• K‑9
• Gangs
• Marine Patrol
• Child Abuse
• School Resource Officer
• Hostage Negotiation
• Bomb Technician

• Current certification as a law‑enforcement officer through a United States or state‑certified academy recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Successfully completed a bona fide field training program and deployed full‑time to a patrol squad/unit to perform duties autonomously as a sworn peace officer.
• Knowledge of and experience with community‑oriented policing and basic crime‑prevention principles.
• Certification must have been obtained through the Washington State Equivalency Academy before the end of the twelve‑month probationary period, or the applicant must already possess certification as a peace officer through the commission.
• Ability to perform the essential mental and physical demands of the position.
• Solid writing skills and basic report preparation using computer technology.
• United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.
• Ability to read and write English (required by RCW 41.14.00).
• Valid driver’s license at time of appointment.
• No prior felony convictions and/or recent or excessive drug‑use history.

Ability to understand and apply laws of arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence; respond quickly and exercise sound judgment under conditions of danger, confusion, and personal affront; physically restrain persons using proper and safe methods; use physical force to effect an arrest of resisting subjects; handle firearms safely and fire them accurately; maintain a cooperative and responsible attitude toward co‑workers and the general public;

and speak and write effectively, using good grammar.

Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review. Attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application. Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Background Investigation – Comprehensive investigation including neighborhood check, reference checks, personal interview, work history check, criminal, driving, and financial history checks.

Final Selection Interview – The top five candidates who have successfully passed the background investigation will be contacted for a final interview.

Post‑Offer Process – Successful completion of a physical agility assessment, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and full medical exam including drug screening.

Veteran’s Preference* – Washington State law provides for Veterans’ Scoring Criteria status in the examination of applicants. Veterans must attach DD Form 214 Copy 4.

• Respond to radio and/or dispatched calls for emergency assistance and law‑enforcement needs related to violent crimes, unruly crowds, auto accidents, child neglect, thefts, frauds, vandalism, and other misdemeanors and felonies. Restore the peace, render first aid and other emergency assistance, and conduct investigations.
• Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects; arrest suspects; compose and submit written reports.
• Serve warrants, make arrests, and transport prisoners; administer tests for intoxication and drug usage; testify in court as arresting officer; serve civil processes and confiscate property by court order.
• Patrol assigned…