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Snohomish County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 124017 - 126438

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

This is an internal posting only open to current members of the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office Deputy Sheriff Association bargaining unit. External candidates will not be considered for this job opening.

BASIC FUNCTION

The primary duties of this class are in support of the Countys Sheriffs Office operational functions.Responsibilities include planning scheduling and supervising the work of commissioned and civilian personnel in the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office as a first line supervisor.

Job Duties

  1. Instruct and advise subordinates in the performance of their duties; assign tasks and coordinate activities of staff.

  2. Train Sheriffs Office personnel in law enforcement principles procedures and related subjects; assist with inservice training.

  3. Monitor and evaluate the work of subordinates and prepare performance evaluations; recommend personnel actions to superiors.

  4. Review reports submitted by staff; indicate improvements as necessary.

  5. Take charge in dangerous or difficult situations; coordinate personnel and equipment as necessary.

  6. Establish and maintain communication with community groups; assist in resolving problems; assist with public information and crime prevention programs.

  7. Prepare required reports and maintain necessary records.
STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES
  1. May serve as backup to deputies in field situations.

  2. May perform the duties of a Lieutenant.

  3. May perform the duties of a Deputy.

Minimum Qualifications

Must hold the rank of Deputy Sheriff in the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office; and have at least five 5 years of current experience at that rank as of the closing date for filing of applications. Three 3 years experience as a sworn officer in another police agency may be substituted for one year of this experience requirement. Must be a United States citizen a lawful permanent resident or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Must pass job related tests.

LICENSING/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Washington State Drivers License unrestricted except as to vision is required at time of appointment.

Employees must be armed at all times while on duty and must carry official office identification when armed. Must qualify with a firearm on a regular basis. Work may involve strenuous physical tasks.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
  • principles of law enforcement practices and procedures
  • Federal state and county laws ordinances and charter provisions related to law enforcement and the policies and procedures of the Sheriffs Office
  • geography of the county and the economic and social factors affecting law enforcement activities
  • principles and practices of supervision
  • interview techniques; preservation of evidence
Ability to:
  • analyze and resolve complex law enforcement problems
  • analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine course of action
  • coordinate supervise and evaluate work of subordinate employees
  • develop program plans implement policies/programs; evaluate work accomplishments
  • communicate effectively both written and verbal with people regardless of age sex social cultural or ethnic background
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with office personnel personnel of other agencies and the general public
  • assess skills and potential of employees; lead motivate and manage unit to ensure staff is organized responsible and effective
WORKING CONDITIONS
Positions in this class typically require daily dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; standing for prolonged periods; work outdoors possibly in inclement weather; operate a motor vehicle on public roads for travel throughout the county; exposure to hazardous materials diseases and airborne/blood borne pathogens; daily wearing protective gear and equipment; precise control of fingers and hand movements; daily strenuous physical tasks; and lifting moving and carrying objects over 20 pounds.

Shift holiday and weekend work is required. Overtime and call back may be required.


TESTING PROCESS

Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish Countys NeoGov websiteby 5:00 PM on the closing date of Friday April 18th 2025.

When your you have verified the information on your application is correct click on APPLY & SUBMIT. You will receive an email notification from NeoGov confirming your application was submitted. Please direct questions regarding your application to the Civil Service Team at

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be invited to take the written exam on Tuesday April 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM. Applicantsmust score a minimum of 70 on the written exam to move forward in the application process.

Please study the following to prepare for the written exam:
Sheriffs office law enforcement standard operating procedures patrol policies and procedures Lexipol SharePoint Deputy Sheriffs Association labor agreement and Snohomish County FMLA overview (online learning portal) and current case law.

Applicants who pass the written exam will be invited to an oral board interview tentatively scheduled for Wednesday April 30th 2025. Applicantsmust score a minimum of 70 on the oral board to move forward in the application process.

Applicants who pass the oral board interview will be invited to participate in the assessment center tentatively scheduled for Wednesday May 14th and Thursday May 15th 2025. The applicantsmust score a minimum of 70 to pass the assessment center in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

The scoring distribution will be as follows: 30 written exam 30 oral board and 40 assessment center.

Please contact the Civil Service Team at
with any questions related to this testing process. Please do not contact the Sheriffs Office PDD with any questions.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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