Top 2 Deputy sheriff Jobs in King County Wa

Entry Level Deputy Sheriff
King County —King County, WA
- $95,908.80 - $134,284.80 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Exceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff
King County —King County, WA
- $46.11 - $64.56 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Respond to calls of service involving persons with social or behavioral problems. Patrol a designated area of the county and respond to calls of service.
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Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

King County -
King County, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$95,908.80 - $134,284.80 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
English
High school diploma or GED
Computer skills
Physical conditioning

Full Job Description

Summary

Make a Difference as a KCSO Deputy! The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) mission is to be a trusted partner in fighting crime and improving the quality of life for our residents and guests. Deputies serve many different communities, including unincorporated King County, 13 contract city police departments, and transit police agencies.

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, with a commissioned staff of more than 700, we are among the largest sheriff's departments in the country. We are seeking individuals who share our values: Leadership, Integrity, Service and Teamwork!

TRAINING & BENEFITS
Entry Deputy cadets begin their career with a generous salary package and sponsorship to the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA). KCSO Deputy Benefits includes:

100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents.
Take-home car upon completion of training
Liberal accrual of compensation time
For more information about medical benefits go to the Deputy Sheriff Benefits Group.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the public.

The Entry Deputy is a civil service classified position. The recruitment and hiring process will be administered in accordance with King County Civil Service Rules. You can access these rules at Civil Service Rules.

For more information about application requirements go to civil-service-application-requirements.pdf

For more information about King County Service please visit our King County Civil Service website.

HIRING PROCESS

STEP 1 – TEST VIA WWW.PUBLICSAFETYTESTING.COM

Pass the GSI Law Enforcement written exam.
Pass the physical ability test (PAT).
Complete the personal history statement (PHS).

STEP 2 – APPLY VIA WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM

Applications must be complete, detailed, and current within 6-months. We do not need a cover letter or resume. We will not accept "please see resume"
PST scores must be available within 30 days from date of application.
The PHS is required and will be evaluated at time of application

STEP 3 – ORAL BOARD EXAM

Candidates who meet all application requirements will be invited to self-schedule an oral board exam.
Candidates who pass the oral board will advance to the background investigation.

STEP 4 – KCSO BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Candidates who pass the oral board will receive a link to complete the electronic statement of personal history (eSOPH) packet.
A fully completed eSOPH must be submitted to move forward.
A thorough background investigation is required, including a polygraph, medical and psychological exam.

STEP 5 – ENTRY DEPUTY ELIGIBLE REGISTER

Candidates who pass steps 1 – 4 will be placed on the Entry Deputy Eligible Register.
Deputy Sheriff vacancies will be filled from the Entry Deputy Eligibility Register in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

Job Duties

All deputies begin their career on patrol. Jail service in not required. Our deputies gain a strong sense of ownership in their communities by interacting with the residents, business owners, and visitors in the area. Job duties include but are not limited to:

Patrol a designated area of the county and respond to calls of service.
Interview victims and witnesses, secure and gather evidence.
Complete all administrative tasks such as incident and arrest reports.
Investigate family disputes, reports of maltreatment of children.
Respond to calls of service involving persons with social or behavioral problems.
Be a resource to the community and seek opportunities to participate in community activities.
Testify in court and present facts and observations accurately and objectively.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident or deferred action childhood arrival (DACA) recipient.
You must have the ability to read, speak and write in the English language fluently.
You must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application.
Pass with a 70% or above the GSI Law Enforcement Officer written exam with Public Safety Testing, as well as the physical testing within 30 days of applying.
You must have a high school degree or a GED.
Verify that you do not meet any of the KCSO Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements.
You must be able to meet all KCSO background standards as listed in section 10.14 of the Civil Service Rules. Background requirements will be evaluated throughout the hiring process.

INCUMBENTS WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY IN THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skilled in verbal communication with the ability to be clear and direct.
Skilled in problem solving under stressful conditions.
Ability to intervene effectively in high intensity situations, using de-escalation skills.
Ability to act with integrity on and off duty.
Skilled in empathic and active listening.
Ability to relate to people and communities from diverse racial, cultural and economic backgrounds with respect.
Skilled in working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with chemical dependency and/or behavioral health challenges.
Ability to manage conflicts and work effectively with others.
Ability to represent the King County Sheriff’s Office through effective inter-personal relations with the public and business community.
Ability to follow maps well and familiarize self in assigned patrol area.
Ability to maintain physical fitness, self-care and manage stress.
Ability to write clearly, using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Basic computer skills are required to complete administrative tasks.

This position is represented by the King County Police Officer Guild (KCPOG). This position is eligible for overtime. Deputies are scheduled for day, swing, or graveyard shifts. Shifts are determined based on need and assigned location.

This position is an open and continuous recruitment.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Any questions regarding the position and its duties, please reach out to the KCSO Recruiter at [email protected].

Please direct questions about the application and recruitment process to Sr. Human Resource Analyst, Marc Alvarado, at [email protected].

Benefits

The King County Sheriff's Office offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package that includes fully paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents. We also provide fully paid premiums for basic life insurance, a generous vacation and sick leave program, and membership in Washington State's LEOFF retirement plan.

More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at:http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/benefits/YourKingCountyBenefits.aspx

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