Entry Level Field Deputy

Starting Salary $6,845.29 The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Chelan County also contributes to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Optional benefits, including deferred compensation, are also available. Employees receive paid holidays, additional floating holidays as provided under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and monthly vacation and sick leave accruals.

Starting Salary $6,845.29 The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Chelan County also contributes to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Optional benefits, including deferred compensation, are also available. Employees receive paid holidays, additional floating holidays as provided under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and monthly vacation and sick leave accruals.

Written and physical ability testing for entry level field deputy is done on a continuous basis through Public Safety Testing, go to  for testing schedule. After completing the written and physical ability test with Public Safety Testing entry level applicants must complete the Chelan County Employment Application and Civil Service Supplemental Application. prior to being eligible for oral boards.

Performs law enforcement, crime investigation, and crime prevention work. Primary responsibility is for the protection of life and property through enforcing statutes and laws.

Work is performed independently in accordance with departmental policies, rules, standard practice and established precedent. Incumbents work under infrequent supervision. Work involves an element of personal danger and the authority to use deadly force as necessary. Duties normally consist of patrol and traffic activities in the county on an assigned shift in a patrol car, on a bicycle, or on foot and answering calls for service.

Duties include investigation of crimes and traffic collisions. Patrol Deputies work assigned cases from preliminary investigation stage until logical conclusion. Deputies may be delegated assignments in specialized areas such as major investigations, training, or officer-in-charge in the absence of a Sergeant. Work involves an element of personal danger and Deputies must exercise individual judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies and enforcing ordinances and laws.