Entry Level Deputy Sheriff
Entry Level Deputy Sheriff
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Summary
Make a Difference as a KCSO Deputy! The King County Sheriffs 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 sheriffs 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 (BELA). KCSO DeputyBenefitsincludes:- 100 employer paid premiums for medical dental and vision for you and your dependents.
- Takehome car upon completion of training
- Liberal accrual of compensation time
- For more information about medical benefits go to the DeputySheriff Benefits Group.
HIRING PROCESS- Pass the GSI Law Enforcement written exam.
- Pass the physical ability test (PAT).
- Complete the personal history statement (PHS).
- Applications must be complete and current within 6months.
- 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 selfschedule 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 notmeet 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.
- 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 deescalation 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 Sheriffs Office through effective interpersonal relations with the public and business community.
- Ability to follow maps well and familiarize self in assigned patrol area.
- Ability to maintain physical fitness selfcare 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.Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
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 ApplyIf 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.
Direct questions about the application and recruitment process to Civil Service Human Resource Analyst Marc Alvarado at.
BenefitsThe King County Sheriffs 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 States LEOFF retirement plan.
More information about employee benefits is available on the countys website at: Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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