Sheriff Patrol Deputy (Lateral-Entry)

Salary: $63,517.20 – $81,944.04 Annually.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol designated areas of the County in a police patrol vehicle and/or on foot to deter and discover crime.
• Perform on-scene investigations at crime scenes.
• Aid persons in trouble and render other public services as needed.
• Patrol a designated area of the County in a patrol car to enforce traffic and parking ordinances and investigate collisions.
• 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 and search arrested persons and secure their custody.
• 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.
• 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.
• Issue citations or make arrests as the situation warrants.
• Investigate and assist drivers in stalled vehicles and pedestrians who appear to be hurt or in trouble.
• 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.
• Conduct thorough investigations of reported crimes appropriate to their assignment.
• Arrange line-ups for victims and witness identification.
• Gather evidence and conduct necessary searches.
• Prepare case files detailing all aspects of an investigation and present it through the chain of command to a prosecuting attorney.
• Receive training in the safety and use of firearms and other weapons.
• Testify in court.
• May perform specialized duties depending on individual officer’s background and ability, and the needs of the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment.
• Must have the ability to obtain valid Washington State Driver’s license.
• Must meet Clallam County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards
• Must be willing to submit to, and pass a thorough background investigation to include a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.
• Must meet the current physical standards adopted by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission.