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Lateral Deputy Sheriff
Now offering new incentives for lateral deputy sheriffs, including:
- Higher 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 AND higher 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 reimbursement of 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.
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is seeking experience applicants for Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office serves over 800,000 residents with a Community First mission. 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.
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.
1) Ask yourself “Am I willing to put my Community 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!” in the upper right corner. Create an account and complete the application process.
4) Go to the Public Safety Testing or National Testing Network 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). 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 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
- 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
- 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
Located in the northwest corner of Washington State, Snohomish County 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
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- Call a recruiter at 425-388-3322
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