Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

Position Summary:

A Deputy Sheriff is defined in 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. This position is a line level law enforcement position that includes assignment to either the Patrol Bureau or Detective Bureau within the Operations Division and is responsible for the preservation of the public peace, protection of life and property, prevention of crime, investigation of crime, arrest of violators of the law, and proper enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the County of Walla Walla, Washington State, and the United States as applicable. Deputies are responsible for adherence to the Sheriff’s Office Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures and shall adhere to the Sheriff’s Office Vision, Mission, Core Values, and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and respond to calls for service, assess and determine if crime(s) have occurred.
• Exercise and review using independent judgment to determine if reasonable grounds exist to detain, arrest, or search locations and suspects of criminal activity.
• Ensure all evidence, including trace evidence, is properly stored and maintained. Maintain and review chain of custody records for evidence.
• Ensure the proper completion of all paperwork, reports, and documentation relating to reports of crime, criminal investigations, crime scene investigations, search warrant seizures, and incidents requiring documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive crime scene investigations.
• Prepare and review reports for accuracy and legibility.
• Provide court testimony.
• Service of court process to include subpoenas, court summons, both civil and criminal, warrants of arrest, restraining/protection orders, writs of restitution and replevin; investigate related violations.
• Draft, review, and obtain arrest warrants, search warrants, and seizure orders.
• Collect and record evidence from crime scenes using agency protocols and established crime scene practices.
• Conduct traffic collision investigations.

Requirements:

• Possess thorough knowledge of RCW, WAC, case law, rules of evidence, crime scene procedures, and agency policies.
• Possess knowledge of community resources.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED, successful completion of Washington State CJTC BLEA or equivalent and successful completion of required in-service training according to RCW and state standards.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language, at least twenty-one (21) years of age and never have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor which reflects adversely on the Sheriff’s Office.
• Must satisfactorily pass the Sheriff’s Office oral board, background investigation, polygraph and psychological examinations.
• Maintain competency of appropriate regulations and statutes applicable to area of responsibility.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle registration and insurance coverage.
• Attend and successfully complete the WSCJTC law enforcement academy or WSCJTC authorized equivalency academy.
• Maintain continuing education and certification.