JOB
IMPORTANT: The steps below must be followed in the order listed.
1. Self-Reporting Checklist
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Review and submit the Waiver and Authorization, Certification, and if applicable, the Veterans' Scoring Criteria Status Declaration to determine if you meet the requirements for employment with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
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Review the Mason County Sheriff's Office Employment Standards.
2. Submit Application
Complete your employment application through GovernmentJobs by clicking '
APPLY' on this webpage. Lateral candidates must attach training and equivalency documentation with their application.
3. Eligibility List Placement
Qualifying applicants will be placed on the eligibility list; applicants will be notified of their list placement. Applicants may reach out to the Chief Civil Examiner for placement status.
Chief Civil Examiner E: [email protected]
P: (360) 427-9670 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 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, perform related duties as required and assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:-
Receive requests from citizens and others for police assistance and inform appropriate personnel.
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Engage in routine patrol to determine the existence of actual or potentially troublesome crime related situations.
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Conduct preliminary and extended inquiries regarding possible law violations, obtaining and verifying factual information from involved persons.
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Determine existence of probable cause, identify and take suspects and offenders into physical custody.
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Complete all reports in accordance with departmental procedures.
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Present factual information in court on field observations and investigations of criminal cases.
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Service of civil and court process.
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Initiate public service activities and respond to requests from persons for information and assistance.
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Profession development by seeking to maintain or increase both academic and non-academic police related skills.
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Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
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Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws; knowledge of police related constitution and judicial rulings; knowledge of the principles of police service; knowledge of modern investigatory procedures and equipment; knowledge of care, collection and preservation of evidence; knowledge of related criminal justice and social services systems and their functional knowledge of emergency service procedures, rules and regulations; knowledge of county character and characteristics; ability to think quickly under stress in a logical and analytical manner; ability to relate effectively to others in tense and/or hostile situations; ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions which require diverse responses; ability to endure prolonged period of physical and mental stress; ability to comprehend and apply departmental policies, rules and regulations; ability to ability to communicate in a clear, accurate, comprehensive and concise manner, both verbally and in writing; possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:(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.)
The Deputy Sheriff position requires a wide variety of physical activities to varying degrees based on varying work circumstances. Required physical activities include walking, standing, sitting, running, jumping, balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, dragging, throwing, pushing/pulling both objects and people, handling, digital dexterity, twisting, talking, hearing and seeing. A Deputy Sheriff must be able to clearly distinguish and identify colors; safely drive a vehicle with unassisted vision; accurately discharge a firearm (either hand) with unassisted vision; clearly discriminate electronic, mechanical and human sounds and/or operate other required equipment in a safe and lawful manner for the protection/safety of the public, of self and of other employees. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
