Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level - Civil Service
Apply NowCompany: Snohomish County, WA
Location: Snohomish, WA 98290
Description:
Salary : $83,349.96 - $109,139.16 Annually
Location : Snohomish County, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-SHR-2341-MAR
Department: Sheriff
Division: Sheriff Patrol
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Description
****Test scores prior to March 1, 2025 will be accepted until March 7, 2025. After March 7, 2025 only test scores from March 1, 2025 going forward will be accepted****
To proceed further in the application process, applicants MUST:
* Have successfully completed testing process with PST on or after March 1, 2025
* Have a current completed personal history statement with PST
* Submit an application with Snohomish County
Public Safety Testing (PST) www.publicsafetytesting.com
BASIC FUNCTION
The primary duties of this class are in support of the County's Sheriff's Office law enforcement functions. Responsibilities include protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, and investigating crimes throughout Snohomish County.
Job Duties
Depending upon assignment, the Deputy may perform a combination of some or all the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this class.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Patrol unincorporated Snohomish County to deter and discover crimes; conduct crime scene investigations; enforce laws and ordinances; render public assistance as needed. Respond to reported crime scenes; take action to secure the scene; interview victims and witnesses; gather and preserve evidence; arrest suspects; prepare required reports. Investigate and report accidents; administer emergency first aid until aid car arrives. Issue notices of infraction and citations to violators of state laws and county ordinances; serve warrants of arrest. Interview and investigate citizen complaints; respond to inquiries; provide information to the public on laws and ordinances; assist in resolving problems; make referrals to appropriate agencies as necessary. Guard prisoners at hospitals and/or in court; transport prisoners to and from jail and court. Prepare required reports and maintain necessary records. Testify as a credible witness in court as required.
STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES
May perform duties in specialty units in accordance with policies of the unit and depending on experience. May supervise activities of volunteer personnel. May perform the duties of Sergeant.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. An Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Candidates must be at least twenty (20) years old at time of application, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.
EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. An Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.
Must have been employed as a full time, paid Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper or Tribal Officer with full police powers and duties for less than two (2) years within the previous four (4) years. Must provide documented successful completion of a state basic law enforcement academy.
LATERAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. An Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Must be twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.
Must have been employed as a Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper or Tribal Officer with full police powers and duties for at least twenty-four (24) of the last thirty-six (36) months. Academy time does not count towards the twenty-four (24) months. Must provide documented successful completion of a state basic law enforcement academy. Completion of the Equivalency Academy is required within one year from date of hire if the applicant is not already certified in the State of Washington. Federal Law Enforcement experience may qualify, pending a review from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, is required prior to appointment.
Must pass a Civil Service examination; AND pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.
Employees must be armed at all times while on duty and must carry official office identification when armed. Must qualify with a firearm on a regular basis.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
WORKING CONDITIONS
Positions in this class typically require daily dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; standing for prolonged periods; work outdoors possibly in inclement weather; operate a motor vehicle on public roads for travel throughout the county; exposure to hazardous materials, diseases, and airborne/blood borne pathogens; daily wearing protective gear and equipment; precise control of fingers and hand movements; daily strenuous physical tasks; and lifting, moving and carrying objects over 20 pounds
Shift, holiday and weekend work are required. Overtime and call back may be required.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
01
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?
02
Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Snohomish County? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
03
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
04
Are you at least 20 years of age or older?
05
Are you a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient who can read and write the English language?
06
Do you understand that a valid Washington State driver's license, unrestricted except as to vision is required for this position?
07
Have you successfully completed the pre-employment testing, including the physical abilities test, with Public Safety Testing, and selected Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff?
08
Have you completed the Personal History Statement with Public Safety Testing?
09
Are you claiming Veteran's Preference points? Note: A copy of your DD214 must be uploaded with your application.
10
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, please select one of the following:
11
This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?
12
Is all the information you've provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and/or the position if already hired?
Required Question
Location : Snohomish County, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-SHR-2341-MAR
Department: Sheriff
Division: Sheriff Patrol
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Description
****Test scores prior to March 1, 2025 will be accepted until March 7, 2025. After March 7, 2025 only test scores from March 1, 2025 going forward will be accepted****
To proceed further in the application process, applicants MUST:
* Have successfully completed testing process with PST on or after March 1, 2025
* Have a current completed personal history statement with PST
* Submit an application with Snohomish County
Public Safety Testing (PST) www.publicsafetytesting.com
BASIC FUNCTION
The primary duties of this class are in support of the County's Sheriff's Office law enforcement functions. Responsibilities include protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, and investigating crimes throughout Snohomish County.
Job Duties
Depending upon assignment, the Deputy may perform a combination of some or all the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this class.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. An Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Candidates must be at least twenty (20) years old at time of application, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.
EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. An Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.
Must have been employed as a full time, paid Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper or Tribal Officer with full police powers and duties for less than two (2) years within the previous four (4) years. Must provide documented successful completion of a state basic law enforcement academy.
LATERAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. An Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Must be twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.
Must have been employed as a Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, State Trooper or Tribal Officer with full police powers and duties for at least twenty-four (24) of the last thirty-six (36) months. Academy time does not count towards the twenty-four (24) months. Must provide documented successful completion of a state basic law enforcement academy. Completion of the Equivalency Academy is required within one year from date of hire if the applicant is not already certified in the State of Washington. Federal Law Enforcement experience may qualify, pending a review from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, is required prior to appointment.
Must pass a Civil Service examination; AND pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.
Employees must be armed at all times while on duty and must carry official office identification when armed. Must qualify with a firearm on a regular basis.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- basic law enforcement practices and procedures
- English grammar, word usage, spelling and punctuation
- basic computer knowledge
- defensive driving
Ability to:
- use discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
- keyboarding skill using various computer applications; minimum 20 net words per minute
- interpret laws, rules and regulations
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people regardless of age, sex, social, cultural, or ethnic background
- maintain accurate and orderly records and files
- perform strenuous physical tasks
- work independently in stressful situations
- follow oral and written instructions
- problem solving skills to analyze situations and determine proper course of action
- assertively handle situations encountered; observation skills and attention to detail
- use and care of firearms and law enforcement equipment
- operate a motor vehicle at high speeds; read and use road maps
- use standardized radio codes and procedures
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with office personnel, personnel of other agencies, and the general public
WORKING CONDITIONS
Positions in this class typically require daily dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; standing for prolonged periods; work outdoors possibly in inclement weather; operate a motor vehicle on public roads for travel throughout the county; exposure to hazardous materials, diseases, and airborne/blood borne pathogens; daily wearing protective gear and equipment; precise control of fingers and hand movements; daily strenuous physical tasks; and lifting, moving and carrying objects over 20 pounds
Shift, holiday and weekend work are required. Overtime and call back may be required.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement
- Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
- Leave & Holidays
- Deferred Compensation 457(b)
- Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
- Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
- Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
- Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.
01
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Snohomish County? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you at least 20 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient who can read and write the English language?
- Yes, Unites States Citizen
- Yes, Legal Permanent Resident
- Yes, DACA Recipient
- None of the above
06
Do you understand that a valid Washington State driver's license, unrestricted except as to vision is required for this position?
- Yes
- No
07
Have you successfully completed the pre-employment testing, including the physical abilities test, with Public Safety Testing, and selected Snohomish County Deputy Sheriff?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you completed the Personal History Statement with Public Safety Testing?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you claiming Veteran's Preference points? Note: A copy of your DD214 must be uploaded with your application.
- Yes
- No
10
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, please select one of the following:
- I am claiming 5% preference be added to my passing score. I am a veteran who did not serve during a period of war or in an armed conflict as defined in RCW 41.04.005, OR I am receiving military retirement.
- I am claiming 10% preference be added to my passing score. I have served during a period of war or in an armed conflict as defined in RCW 41.04.005 and am NOT receiving military retirement retirement.
- N/A
11
This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?
- Yes
- No
12
Is all the information you've provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and/or the position if already hired?
- Yes
- No
Required Question