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Snohomish County Sheriff Lateral Deputy Sheriff in Everett, Washington
Lateral Deputy Sheriff
Now offering new incentives for lateral deputy sheriffs, including:
Higher base salary
Between 1 and 5 years of experience: $8,086 per month OR over 5+ years of experience: $8,702 per month
40 hours of vacationawarded after successful completion of FTO program ANDhigher vacation accrual rates:
Between 1 and 5 years of experience: 10.04 hrs/month OR 5+ years of experience: 12.05 hrs/month
Moving expense reimbursementof up to $2,000 in-state or up to $5,000 out-of-state, after successful completion of probationary period
See the "Benefits" tab below for details.
Job Description
Qualifications
How to Apply
Benefits
Why Snohomish County
Job Description
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is seeking experience applicants for Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office serves over 800,000 residents with aCommunity Firstmission. Sheriff's deputies perform a wide variety of functions from traditional patrol to a multitude of specialty assignments, including:
Patrol
K9
Motors
Forest Patrol
School Resource Officers
Special Operations
SWAT
Dive
Marine Patrol
Search and Rescue
Administration
Training
Recruiting
Communication and Technology
Investigations
Property Crimes
Collision Investigations
Homicide/Major Crimes
Registered Sex Offenders
Violent Offender Task Force
Special Investigations
Regional Narcotics/Gang Task Force
Auto Theft Task Force
Judicial Services
Polygraph
We also provide dedicated contract police services to a wide range of cities within Snohomish County with populations ranging from a few hundred to several thousand. Additionally we provide dedicated contract police services to other entities such as Community Transit and Paine Field Airport. Opportunities for training, experience and advancement abound. If you are interested in a law enforcement career with a Professional. Progressive and Community-minded agency, our hiring team is ready to talk with you (see contact information on the right-hand side of this page).
Click on the "How to Apply" tab to access a complete job description.
- Qualifications
Lateral candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and US citizenship or lawful permanent residence is required. Prior to appointment, must be at least 21 years-old and have a WA State driver’s license. Lateral candidates must have been employed as a full time, paid, fully commissioned sworn officer in a civilian law enforcement agency for at least 12 of the last 24 months, and must have completed a state basic law enforcement academy. Applicants will be expected to pass a variety of job-related tests, including a complete background investigation, criminal records check, polygraph, medical, and psychological evaluations.
- How to Apply
1) Ask yourself “Am I willing to put myCommunity First?” If the answer is yes, please continue.
2) Ensure you meet the minimum qualifications:
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Must be a citizen of the United State of America.
Must be 21 years of age, there is no maximum age limit.
Possess a Washington State Driver’s License.
3) Click on “ Apply today (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohomish) !” in the upper right corner. Create an account and complete the application process.
4) Go to the Public Safety Testing (https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/) or National Testing Network (https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=1®ion=all&state=Washington) website, select “Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office” and click “Apply”. Sign up to take the written and physical fitness tests. (You can find descriptions of the tests, including videos, under the National Testing Network FAQs (https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm) ). In order to proceed in the testing process all candidates must have completed the application through Snohomish County (step #3) and completed the police officer testing and physical abilities test through National Testing Network (step #4).
5) National Testing Network scores the candidate and rates them in order of their combined test results. That list is provided to the Sheriff’s Office. Testing is conducted on a continual basis, so anytime is a good time to apply.
6) The Sheriff’s Office reviews the list and conducts an oral board interview of candidates. The board consists of two commissioned employees and the interview lasts approximately 40 minutes. The questions are oriented towards community service and community relations. The candidates are scored and a list is compiled. Candidates will receive an email from the Civil Service Commission (https://snohomishcountywa.gov/139/Civil-Service-Commission) with their score and where they rank on the eligibility list.
7) If selected from the eligibility list, a background investigation will begin, which includes:
Criminal history investigation
Personnel and professional references
Employment history
Credit check
Drivers record investigation
Polygraph examination
Psychological evaluation
Medical examination
8) Possible dis-qualifiers for employment include:
Felony conviction
Misdemeanor conviction for moral turpitude
Conviction of a domestic violence crime or court order violation
Unable to possess a Washington State Driver’s License
Use of non-prescribed Schedule I – V drugs within the past five years
Heroin use or possession at any time
Marijuana, or any marijuana derivatives, use within the last three years
Trafficking or transporting for sale any illegal drugs
Two or more bankruptcies
Knowingly falsifying application or personal history packet
Failure to pass the polygraph examination
Failure to pass psychological evaluation
Failure to pass medical examination
Failure to pass drug screening
9) Upon completion of the Field Training Program you will be assigned to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. You will work out of one of our precincts or contract cities (http://snohomishcountywa.gov/240/Precincts-Partner-Cities)
Benefits
Base salary: Between 1 and 5 years of experience: $6,500 per month OR over 5+ years of experience: $6,995 per month
40 hours of vacation awarded after successful completion of FTO program
Moving expense reimbursement of up to $2,000 in-state or up to $5,000 out-of-state, after successful completion of probationary period
Full medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance for you and your dependents
Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ (LEOFF) Plan 2 retirement
12 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days per year and paid vacation accrual:
Between 1 and 5 years of experience: 10.04 hrs/month OR 5+ years of experience: 12.05 hrs/month
Take home vehicle upon completion of field training
All uniforms and equipment provided
Optional deferred compensation program
Employee Assistance Program (https://snohomishcountywa.gov/967/Employee-Assistance-Program)
Wellness Program and flexible spending account
Long term disability insurance through the Deputy Sheriff Association
Education incentives (percentage additional base pay):
3.5% for an associate’s degree
7% for a bachelor’s degree
9% for a master’s degree
Why Snohomish County
Located in the northwest corner of Washington State, Snohomish County (http://www.snohomish.org/) is a great place to work, live and play. Snohomish County is located just north of Seattle between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. Here you’ll find some of the best hiking, fishing, skiing, camping and hunting in the world, as well as affordable housing, good schools, and vibrant, unique communities. Annual temperatures range from 75°F in July to 33°F in January and precipitation in urban areas of is usually around 35 inches, but increases sharply in the mountains. Snohomish County has one major airport with passenger service to over a dozen cities and is connected to adjacent communities by two ferry routes. From beaches to ghost towns, casinos to museums, kayaking to shopping, Snohomish County is packed with endless possibilities to keep everyone from every age and interest occupied.
Contact Us
+ + Email a recruiter (Recruiter.SCSO@co.snohomish.wa.us)
Call a recruiter at 425-388-3322
Submit aJob Interest Form
We are hiring for…
Deputy Sheriff
Lateral Deputy Sheriff
Corrections Deputy
Administrative & Professional Staff
Corrections Medical Staff (https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/3850/Corrections-Medical)