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Whatcom County, WA —Bellingham, WA
- $38.37 - $48.11 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Deputy Sheriff (Entry Level and Lateral)

Whatcom County, WA -
Bellingham, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$38.37 - $48.11 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Summary

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office offers challenging and exciting careers for Deputy Sheriff Officers. When you become part of the team, you are welcomed into our close-knit family. Deputies work with people in a wide variety of circumstances, many of which may be challenging, potentially dangerous, and rapidly evolving. Therefore, maturity, good judgment, self-confidence, and a desire to assist the public are essential.

Key Duties Include:

Patrols - providing emergency aid, security and protection to the public; responding to requests for information and assistance; and responding to crimes in progress.
Investigates crimes and motor vehicle accidents and natural and unnatural deaths.
Transports prisoners.
Testifies in court.
Resolves complaints, controls civil disturbances, and performs crisis intervention. Serves criminal and civil process documents.
Thoroughly documents activities by report writing.

For more information, please review the job description and recruitment information.

Application Process:

The start point for all Whatcom County law enforcement positions is with a valid Public Safety Testing (PST) Law Enforcement Exam (www.publicsafetytesting.com). Here are the steps to get started:

Visit the PST website and choose your career path (Corrections).
Select Whatcom County as one of the agencies you are interested in.
Review and agree to the required qualifications to join our team.
Select a date and time for your Law Enforcement Exam
Create an applicant profile. Filling out your profile ensures that agencies have the information required for the hiring process.
Take your test. Be prepared to succeed when you arrive at your test location.

If you list Whatcom County as one of the agencies you are interested in, we will receive the results of your written and physical fitness tests. We will then send you an invitation to apply to Whatcom County. We will receive your online application, screen it to ensure you qualify, and then contact you to set up on Oral Board examination. Your PST score, oral board score and any veteran preference will determine your position on the eligible register. You will then be eligible for further steps in the hiring process (i.e., background investigation, etc.) for six months after placement on the eligible register.

Prospective applicants should check our list of automatic disqualifiers before applying.

Qualifications

The basic requirements to be a Deputy Sheriff are:

High school diploma or GED
College-level coursework in the area of corrections, law enforcement, law and justice, police science or social services is desired, but not required

The requirements for a Lateral Candidate are:

Been employed for at least 2 years within Washington State or another state, territory or commonwealth of the United states as paid peace officer with law enforcement authority.
Passed a probationary period with a previous law enforcement employer.
No more than a 24-month break in service since the most recent law enforcement employer.
Completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) Basic Law Enforcement Officer's Academy, the Washington State Patrol Academy or a law enforcement academy of another state, territory or commonwealth of the United States and be eligible for certification after completion of the Washington Criminal Justice Training Academy Equivalency Academy and current certification as a peace officer.

Among other special requirements, a successful candidate must:

Be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident
Able to read and write the English language.
Be at least 21 years of age
Read and write the English Language
Have a driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards

Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment testing and background exams including:

Written Test - administered through Public Safety Testing
Physical Agility Test - administered through Public Safety Testing
Polygraph Test
Law Enforcement Background Check
Physical Examination
Psychological Examination

Supplemental Information

Additional Salary Details:

Salary: $38.37-$47.16 per hour*

Associates Degree: $38.76-$47.64 per hour*
Bachelor’s Degree: $39.14-$48.11 per hour*
- 2024 Wages increase by 4%
- 2025 Wages increase by 3%

Additional premiums based on job assignments.
Longevity pay: Additional 2-7% for 6-27 years of service
Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year

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