Deputy Sheriff - Lateral
2012 SALARY RANGE: $4,792 to $6,116/month
TESTING DATE: Continuous
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Employees in the Deputy Sheriff classification perform work under
general supervision that involves the protection of life and
property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of
order, and the investigation of crime. Deputies are expected to
handle a variety of potentially volatile and dangerous situations in
a calm, confident, and professional manner.
For additional information, please refer to the Civil Service Classifications on the left menu.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED; U.S. Citizen; no felony convictions
or series of offenses of a minor nature which would lend themselves
to establish a pattern of criminal behavior, nor any criminal
instances concerning moral turpitude; minimum age of 21 years at
time of appointment; must hold or obtain a valid Washington State
Driver's License; ability to read, write and speak the English
language as required by RCW 41.14.100. Must pass a background
investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, as well as a medical and
psychological examination, and polygraph test as well as MEET ALL OF
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a current Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate or equivalent certification from another state-approved academy and have the ability to obtain an equivalency certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment by meeting the standards of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Have successfully completed the testing process and been hired by another jurisdiction from a civil service commission certified eligibility list or other like process.
Have at least 12-months continuous work experience and successfully completed any probationary period as a full-time, paid, peace officer with law enforcement authority.
From the most recent law enforcement agency, the applicant must have no more than a 12-month break in service.
Pass a written examination and pass a physical fitness test.
In addition, individuals must meet the Sheriff’s Office Standards of Physical Fitness and Employment Standards.
HOW TO TEST:
Initial written and physical agility testing for lateral level
candidates is conducted by Public Safety Testing, Inc. (PST). Visit
their website at
www.publicsafetytesting.com
for instructions on how to get started. Test dates are available on
a continuous basis; check the PST website for test schedule and
locations, or call 1-866-447-3911 if you don’t have access to the
Internet.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
