Lateral Deputy Sheriff

King County (WA) • Multiple locations in King County, WA

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About The Position

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is one of the largest sheriff's departments in the country, with a commissioned staff of over 770. Deputies have the opportunity to serve in various communities, including unincorporated King County, contract city police departments, and transit police agencies. The department offers a range of unique assignments, from school and community-based positions to specialized roles in drug enforcement and bomb disposal. As a lateral hire, deputies receive a take-home patrol car shortly after being sworn in and qualifying with their weapon. Starting pay is based on individual experience and evaluated accordingly.

Requirements

• Experience as a full-time commissioned police officer with at least 12 months of active patrol after completing all academy training.
• Successful completion of probation as a commissioned officer with a city, county, or state police or sheriff's department.
• Federal Law Enforcement experience may qualify, pending review from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC).
• Less than a two-year break in service from a former police officer position.
• Academy training that meets or exceeds the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center's standards (720 hours).
• Out-of-state applicants must complete an 80-hour equivalency academy.
• Verification of not meeting any of the Sheriff's Office Automatic Disqualifying Behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community policing or community engagement initiatives.
• Specialized training in areas such as drug enforcement, bomb disposal, or crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Patrol a designated area of the county, assisting persons in trouble and rendering public safety services as needed.
• Respond to calls of service, securing the scene, interviewing victims and witnesses, gathering evidence, and completing incident and arrest reports.
• Investigate family disputes, reports of child maltreatment, and complaints about individuals with social or behavioral problems, taking necessary actions such as custody or referrals.
• Complete administrative tasks, including report writing, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Testify in court, presenting facts and observations accurately and attesting to the chain-of-custody in evidence handling.
• Participate in community policing activities and serve as a resource to the community.
• Perform related work as required, including assignments in administrative, investigative, and special operations units.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employees and their dependents.
• Take-home car upon swearing in and qualifying with your weapon.
• Liberal accrual of compensation time.
• Assignment Premium, Longevity Pay, Education Incentive, Uniforms/Gear, and Special Sick Leave.
• Membership in Washington State's LEOFF retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees