Job Details

Deputy Sheriff Position

The Deputy Sheriff performs varied first-level law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of order, and the investigation of crime for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. This position is generally under the direction and general supervision of a patrol corporal and/or sergeant, but may, at times, work independently. Incumbents will be required to work varying hours and/or shifts. Employees of the Spokane County Sheriff's Office hold positions of high public trust. It is imperative that all employees conduct themselves, both on and off-duty, in such a manner which does not bring disrepute upon the Agency or the professional image of law enforcement.

Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices. Lateral salaries will be determined by their years of service with their previous law enforcement agency, with the lowest step starting pay at $38.28 on the pay scale and maxing out at the top step of the pay scale. This position will be paid according to the Spokane County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Required documents checklist (must be uploaded with your Spokane County application):

• Copy of valid driver's license
• Copy of your State CJTC Basic Academy Certificate
• Copies of all training records relevant to this position
• Copy of DD-214 Member Form 4 (if applicable)
• Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" (if applicable)
• Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, if applicable)
• Official transcripts from the school of your highest level of education and/or transcripts showing proof of your highest degree obtained

Examples: if you graduated high school and have some college credits, but no degree, you will need to order BOTH high school and your college transcripts; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and no additional college, then only order the transcript showing proof of your degree; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus additional college, please order BOTH college transcripts, etc.

Accepted methods for transcript submission:

1. Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to ...@SpokaneCounty.org (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly)
2. Alternate Arrangements: If your school does not issue electronic transcripts, please email ...@SpokaneCounty.org to make alternate arrangements.

If you have already submitted official transcripts to Civil Service, please do not resubmit; do make sure to verify Civil Service has your transcripts on file.

DO NOT SUBMIT A RESUME

IF ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT UPLOADED WITH AN APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO CIVIL SERVICE BY THE GIVEN DEADLINE, APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Upon receipt and confirmation of completed Spokane County application, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be sent a Training & Experience Form with a specified due date. From there, applicants will be merged onto the eligibility list and referred to the Sheriff's Office Background Unit for further processing.

Spokane County Sheriff's Office Incentives:

• Education Incentive: AA or AAS Degree - 3.5%
• Bachelor's Degree - 7%
• Master's Degree - 9%

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office employees are not required to live within Spokane County limits.

THERE IS NO COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT TO WORK FOR THE SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

Examples of duties:

• Patrol a designated area of Spokane County in a patrol car, on a bicycle, boat, and/or on foot to deter crime, conduct on-scene investigations, aid persons in trouble, and render other public services.
• Enforce traffic and parking ordinances; investigate accidents; operate a radar unit to discover speed violations; issue citations to violators; serve warrants of arrest, arrest persons, and secure their custody.
• Serve civil processes, conduct address checks on registered sex offenders, document attempts and other pertinent information.
• Respond to reports of possible crime and take action to secure the scene; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather evidence, locate and secure evidence pertaining to alleged crime; arrest suspects based on a probable cause standard.
• Report to scenes of accidents; administer first aid and summon aid and other patrol units for assistance in treating injured persons and controlling the scene; make general drawings of accident scenes; complete standard accident reports; make arrests as the situation warrants.
• Provide information to the public concerning laws and ordinances.
• Conduct thorough investigations of reported crimes appropriate to their assignments; use photo montages for victim and/or witness identification; conduct necessary searches and follow up on investigations as necessary; prepare cases for prosecution.
• Develop community contacts to obtain information about crimes and issues affecting assigned district; maintain contact with the public to promote the community policing philosophy of the Agency.
• Complete additional investigations as determined necessary by prosecution; be prepared when interviewed by the defense or other investigators regarding investigations; testify in court.
• Respond to potentially violent events where a physical encounter may occur and/or where citizens may become violent towards the responding officer, which may necessitate the use of force.
• Perform specialized duties, which may vary and at times with limited supervision, depending on an individual deputy's background, ability, and the needs of the Agency, or as required or assigned.
• Assist with on-the-job training and education of external agency peers, coworkers, and supervisors; instruct in-service or specialty training sessions in specialized discipline.
• Report for duty on time and work overtime, as directed; attend training and roll calls, as directed; apply job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities on duty.
• Maintain personal hygiene and appearance in a manner that projects a professional image appropriate for the Agency and assignment.
• Check voicemail and e-mail regularly and remain in contact with Agency communications, County employees, partner organizations, and the general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient; must be able to speak, read, and write the English language; high school diploma or GED.
• Applicant must be a minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment, however, may test at age 20, as long as applicant turns 21 during the life of the eligibility list.
• A driver's license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.
• The Deputy Sheriff-Lateral must have successfully completed a basic law enforcement academy in the United States, plus completed a minimum of two (2) years of sworn, non-military, continuous law enforcement patrol officer experience with a single agency, with no break in service for more than 180 days. Applicant must have a valid peace officer certification. If not currently working in law enforcement, applicant must have been separated from their previous law enforcement agency for less than four (4) years. Applicant must have either successfully completed the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy, the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy, or have the ability to obtain an equivalency certification prior to the completion of probation.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a 24-hour/seven day-a-week operation; this includes working day/night shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime, as required.
• Variety of weather conditions.
• Variety of schedules including 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts.
• Work in emergency situations that may be physically demanding for long periods of time; assure the delivery of and participate in administering emergency medical aid, evacuations, and rescue of individuals from harm in potentially dangerous situations.
• Hazardous conditions where employees must wear a variety of protective masks and/or eye protection for extended periods of time.
• Situations where blood, bodily fluids, and/or other