Washington State Certified Lateral Deputy Sheriff

Salary is $6480 - $8270 monthly.

**APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT AND VALID LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION FROM A RECOGNIZED AND ACCREDITED WASHINGTON STATE ACADEMY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**LATERAL INCENTIVE HIRING BONUS**

Thurston County Sheriffs Office has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners to offer a lateral incentive for qualified Lateral Deputy Sheriffs to include:

40 hours of vacation leave upon hire

40 hours of sick leave upon hire

Starting annual base salary up to $99237

Laterals can apply for any open specialty assignments once 4-week field training is complete

Laterals with planned vacation leave at their current agency will be honored within current CBA limits

• Patrols a designated area of the county in a patrol car and/or on foot to deter and discover crime do on-the-scene investigations at crime scenes aid persons in trouble and render other public services as needed.
• Patrols a designated area of the county in a patrol car boat or on a motorcycle to enforce traffic and parking ordinances and investigate accidents; operates a radar unit to discover speed violations; routinely checks vehicle identification against current list of stolen vehicles and identification of violator drivers against list of outstanding arrest warrants.
• Issues citations to violators of state laws and county ordinances; serves warrants of arrest; arrests persons on misdemeanors and felony charges; handcuffs and searches arrested persons and secures their custody; completes necessary reports concerning alleged crimes circumstances of arrest and available evidence and witnesses.
• Executes on writs of attachment writs of restitution and writs of execution.
• Responds to reports of possible crime and takes action as the situation requires to secure the scene; interviews victims and witnesses gathers evidence and arrests suspects; completes incident and arrest reports; investigates persons suspected of being engaged in crime ascertains and secures evidence pertaining to alleged crime and arrests suspects for probable cause.
• Reports to scenes of accidents; administers emergency first aid and summons aid cars in other patrol units for assistance in treating the injured and controlling the scene; interviews principals and witnesses makes general drawings of accident scenes noting details and completes a standard accident report; issues citations or makes arrests as the situation warrants.
• Investigates and assists drivers in stalled vehicles and pedestrians who appear to be hurt or in trouble; interviews persons with complaints or inquiries gives information on laws and ordinances and attempts to resolve the problem or to direct them to proper authorities.
• When assigned to the jail has responsibility for the care and custody of inmates incarcerated therein and maintains security of the jail as prescribed by standard operating procedures; performs guard duty at hospitals and in court; transfers prisoners to and from jails and courts.
• Does thorough investigations of reported crimes appropriate to their assignments; interviews victims and witnesses; locates arrests and interviews suspects; arranges line-up for victim and witness identification; gathers evidence and conducts necessary searches; prepares case file detailing all aspects of an investigation and presents it through the chain of command to a prosecuting attorney.
• Develops street contacts to obtain information about crimes; maintains contact with paroled criminals and suspects at large; does undercover and decoy work; and checks known and possible stolen property outlets such as pawn shops and junkyards.
• Testifies in court.
• May perform specialized duties depending on individual officers background and ability and the needs of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED; U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with no felony convictions or series of offenses of a minor nature which would lend themselves to establish a pattern of criminal behavior nor any criminal instances concerning moral turpitude; minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment; must hold or obtain a valid Washington State Drivers License; ability to read write and speak the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100. Must pass a background investigation by the Sheriffs Office as well as a medical and psychological examination and polygraph test as well as MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have a current and valid Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate a current and valid Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement equivalency certificate or a current and valid law enforcementcertification from a recognized and accredited Washington State academy and have the ability to obtain an equivalency certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment by meeting the standards of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Have successfully completed the testing process and been hired by another jurisdiction from a civil service commission certified eligibility list or other like process.
• Have at least 12-months continuous work experience and successfully completed any probationary period as a full-time paid peace officer with law enforcement authority.
• From the most recent law enforcement agency the applicant must have no more than a 12-month break in service.
• Pass an oral board to assess knowledge skills and abilities.
• Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.
• In addition individuals must meet the Sheriffs Office Employment Standards.
• If you are claiming Veterans Scoring Criteria status (Veterans Preference) provide a copy of your DD Form 214 or NGB Form 22 with your materials as well as a completedVeterans Scoring Criteria Declaration.If you do not have your DD-Form 214 please provide a copy of your separation orders and a letter from your commander or S1 with your materials as well as a completed Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration.

• Represented by a Union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at . Those who are deaf deaf-blind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-) to connect with Washington Relay.