Lateral Deputy Sheriff
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Job Description
Summary
With a commissioned staff of more than 770 we are among the largest sheriffs departments in the country. Our deputies have opportunities to serve in many different communities including unincorporated King County numerous contract city police departments transit police agencies and so many more.
We serve unincorporated King County and operate numerous city police departments plus transit police units. We offer dozens of unique assignments that range from school or communitybased positions to drug enforcement and disposal.
As a lateral hire your takehome patrol car is issued to you soon after being swornin and qualifying with your weapon. Starting pay is commensurate with experience and evaluated individually.
New Lateral Hiring Incentive Pay
$25000 for lateral candidates; receive $10000 on your first paycheck and $15000 when you pass probation with a three 3 year commitment. Any questions regarding the hiring incentive please reach out KCSO recruiters at.
KCSO Deputy Benefits includes:- 100 employer paid premiums for medical dental and vision for you and your dependents.
- Takehome car upon swearing in and qualifying with your weapon.
- Liberal accrual of compensation time
- For more information about medical benefits go to the Deputy Sheriff Benefits Group Benefits summaries King County
- Additional Benefits Include: Assignment Premium Longevity Pay Education Incentive Takehome car Uniforms/Gear and Special Sick Leave.
Job Duties
All deputies begin their career on patrol (no jail service 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 assisting persons in trouble and rendering other public safety services as needed.
- Respond to calls of service and act as the situation requires such as securing the scene interviewing victims and witnesses securing and gathering evidence completing incident and arrest reports investigating persons suspected of being engaged in crime.
- Investigate family disputes reports of maltreatment of children and complaints about persons with social or behavioral problems. Required action includes taking principals into custody or referring them to appropriate agencies such as juvenile and medical authorities.
- Complete administrative tasks such as report writing on time and with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Testify in court including presenting facts and observations accurately and objectively and attesting to chainofcustody in evidence handling.
- Participate in community policing activities and serve as a resource to the community.
- Perform related work as required including assignments in administrative investigative and special operations units.
- Work schedule: 24/7 position shift of day swing or graveyard are determined on need and assigned location. Schedule is dependent upon assignment. Patrol assignments are typically eighthour shifts on a five days on two days off five days on three days off schedule.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LATERAL APPLICANTS:
- Experience as a fulltime commissioned police officer with at least 12 months of active patrol after completion of all academy training. Time training on active patrol (PTO/FTO or similar) will count towards the 12 months of active patrol requirement.
- Successful completion of probation as a commissioned officer with a city county or state police or sheriffs department.
- Federal Law Enforcement experience may qualify pending a review from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC). Please reach out to Marc Alvarado Civil Service HR Analyst at for next steps in the process.
- Less than a twoyear break in service from a former police officer position.
- Academy training that meets or exceeds the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Centers standards 720 hours).
- Outofstate applicants will be required to complete an 80hour equivalency academy.
- Verification that you do not meet any of the Sheriffs Office Automatic Disqualifying Behaviors. (Follow the hyper link to review this list)
1. Direct apply Click on the Apply link towards the top of this job announcement on the right. A complete application is required for processing.- Do not type see resume.
- Review the Sheriffs Office Automatic Disqualifiers
- Answer all supplemental questions.
3. Oral Board Exam Qualified candidates will be invited to selfschedule for an oral board examination. This is a formal interview with of a panel of King County deputies detectives and/or sergeants. The panel will evaluate you on the following criteria: communication skills background skill in serving diverse communities experience integrity motivation interpersonal skills and problem solving.
4. Civil Service Eligibility List Candidates who pass the oral board examination will advance to the background investigation phase of the process. Candidates must successfully complete all steps of the background process to be eligible for hire. The final score is based on your oral board interview and if applicable one of the approved preference points (see below). Ranking on this list determines the order in which background investigations are conducted.
PREFERENCE POINTS- Veterans Preference: a valid copy of your DD214 must be provided prior to or at the time of your oral board appointment to be valid. To learn more review RCW 41.04.010
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Upon successful completion of the Oral Board Interview candidates will.- Receive a background packet that must be completed within two weeks.
- Once the background packet is submitted it will be assigned to detective for the investigation process.
- The background investigation process takes approximately six 6 weeks to complete for qualified lateral candidates.
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.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 questions regarding position or hiring incentive please reach out to our recruiter at: . If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the Civil Service application process please contact Civil Service Human Resource Analyst Marc Alvarado at . This is a Civil Service position; you can access theCivil Service Rules on our website.
Benefits
The 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:
Employment Type
Full-Time
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