Deputy Patrol Officer – Entry Level & Lateral
Salary: $5,334.11 – $6,242.69 per month
Position Summary:
A Deputy of the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, as defined RCW 36.28.020, and as such possesses all the power and may perform any of the duties, prescribed by law to be performed by the Sheriff.
Deputies are subject to the direct supervision of the Sergeant assigned to their patrol shift and are responsible for the preservation of the public peace, protection of life and property, prevention of crime, investigation of crimes, the arrest of violators of the law, the proper enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the County, State, and the United States, and adherence to the Sheriff’s Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
Shall remain available and ready for call at all times during their tour of duty; shall perform vehicular patrol of the county, being alert to indicators of criminal behavior, persons in distress, or other matters of importance to public safety and respond to these problems appropriately; shall respond to calls for service as directed by a supervisor or from the radio communications center.
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of appointment.
- Must speak the English language clearly, fluently, and at a normal conversational rate.
- Must read, write legibly, and spell correctly in the English language.
- Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least eighteen years of age at the time of appointment (21 years of age for Deputies, Court Security Officers, and Jailers).
- Must pass a polygraph examination to determine if the applicant is prone to violating the laws of Washington State or of the United States.
- Must submit to a psychological evaluation to determine the applicant’s suitability for employment in the position being sought.
- Must cooperate in a background investigation to determine the applicant’s suitability for employment in the position being sought.