Deputy Sheriff 1

Salary: $88,004.80 – $112,320.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the incumbent in this position is a commissioned law enforcement officer that performs work involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of order, the investigation of crime, and related work as required. It is required to work both independently and as part of a team. The Sheriff’s Office operates 24 hours per day 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions:

•Patrol designated areas of the County in a police patrol vehicle and/or on foot to deter and discover crime. Patrol a designated area of the County in a patrol car, boat, or on a motorcycle to enforce traffic and parking ordinances and investigate collisions.
•Perform on-scene investigations at crime scenes.
•Aid persons in trouble and render other public services as needed.
•Operate a radar unit to confirm speed violations.
•Routinely check vehicle identification against current list of stolen vehicles and identification of violator against list of outstanding arrest warrants.
•Issue citations to violators of state laws and County ordinances; serve warrants of arrest; arrest persons on misdemeanor and felony charges; handcuff, search, and secure arrested persons.
•Complete necessary reports concerning alleged crimes and available evidence and witnesses.
•Serve subpoenas, garnishments, writs of execution, writs of attachment, writs of restitution, orders of sale and various other civil processes issued by the courts.
•Respond to reports of possible crime and take action as the situation requires securing the scene.
•Locate and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
•Gather evidence and arrest suspects; complete incident and arrest reports, conduct searches.
•Investigate persons suspected of being engaged in crime and ascertain and secure evidence pertaining to alleged crime and arrest suspects for probable cause.
•Respond to collision scenes; administer emergency first aid and summon aid cars or other patrol units for assistance in treating the injured and controlling the scene.
•Interview principals and witnesses, make general drawings of accident scenes noting details and complete a standard accident report, testify in court.
•Issue citations or make arrests as the situation warrants.
•Interview persons with complaints or inquiries, give information on laws and ordinances, and attempt to resolve the problem or to direct them to proper authorities.
•When assigned to the jail, is responsible for the care and custody of incarcerated inmates and to maintain security of the jail as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
•Perform guard duty at hospitals and in court. Transfer inmates to and from jail and courts.
•Conduct thorough investigations of reported crimes appropriate to their assignment.
•Arrange line-ups for victims and witness identification.
•Prepare case files detailing all aspects of an investigation and present it through the chain of command to a prosecuting attorney.
•Develop street contacts to obtain information about crime; maintain contact with paroled criminals and suspects at large.
•Perform undercover and decoy work; check known and possible stolen property outlets.
•Receive training in the safety and use of firearms and other weapons.
•May perform specialized duties depending on individual officer’s background and ability, and the needs of the department.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Equivalent combination of related experience and related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.