Sheriff Support Specialist

Kitsap County•Port Orchard, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warrants Sheriff Support Specialist supports the Corrections Division of the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office by accurately processing warrant information and maintaining the systems and records that support law enforcement, dispatch, courts, and community safety. The role requires compliance with state and federal requirements, precise data handling, and adherence to statutory deadlines. The position may involve appearing in court to testify and assisting other Support Services units as operational needs arise. The incumbent must be willing and able to work any shift at any Sheriff's Office location in Kitsap County, including a secure correctional facility. The office is a critical 24/7 public safety agency operating in all weather and emergency conditions, and the incumbent may be required to respond regardless of external factors. Employees must wear the office-issued uniform. The position is eligible for overtime under the FLSA, is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and receives assignment pay equal to 3.5% of base hourly pay. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional mandatory overtime to meet statutory deadlines or operational needs. This recruitment is intended to create a hiring register for 2026 openings. Selection includes qualification review, a technical phone screen, and an oral board interview; employment from the register is contingent on further screenings and investigations.

Requirements

Three years of specialized office, customer service, and clerical support work involving daily computer use and heavy public contact.
Obtain Washington State ACCESS Certification within one year of appointment.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently and manage workloads efficiently.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Support Services Specialists, dispatchers, and federal and state professionals.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient able to speak, read, and write English.
Must pass the required multi-phased testing process, including a credit and criminal background check through law enforcement agencies and a lie detection examination.
Applicants must submit a complete, detailed application demonstrating minimum qualifications and quantifying relevant experience in full-time equivalency.
Must be willing and able to work any shift at any Sheriff's Office location within Kitsap County, including a secure correctional facility.
Must wear the office-issued uniform for Support Services Guild Members.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with EIS, WACIC, NCIC, and ACCESS law enforcement databases and warrant functions.
Previous clerical experience within a judicial or law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

Accurately enter and remove warrants in ACCESS and EIS in compliance with state and federal requirements.
Coordinate timely warrant confirmations and verifications through ongoing communication with Kitsap911 dispatchers.
Process fugitives from justice and delete attempts to locate while ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.
Maintain specialized knowledge of EIS functionality and court adjudication processes.
Ensure warrant validations are accurate and meet mandatory timelines and compliance standards.
Adjust work hours or perform mandatory overtime when required to meet statutory deadlines or operational needs.
Assist other Support Services units within the jail as operational needs arise.
Appear in court to testify when necessary.