Deputy Sheriff – Entry Level

Salary: $84,312.00 – $102,312.00 Annually

Position Summary:
Perform police and custodial services in accordance with the mission, goals, objectives and policies of the department, and in compliance with governing federal, state and local laws, perform related duties as required and assigned.
Essential Functions:

• Receive requests from citizens and others for police assistance and inform appropriate personnel.
• Engage in routine patrol to determine the existence of actual or potentially troublesome crime related situations.
• Conduct preliminary and extended inquiries regarding possible law violations, obtaining and verifying factual information from involved persons.
• Determine existence of probable cause, identify and take suspects and offenders into physical custody.
• Complete all reports in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Present factual information in court on field observations and investigations of criminal cases.
• Service of civil and court process.
• Initiate public service activities and respond to requests from persons for information and assistance.
• Profession development by seeking to maintain or increase both academic and non-academic police related skills.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Pursuant to RCW 41.14.100, must be a U.S. citizen and be able to read and write the English language.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License