Deputy Sheriff - Lateral

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.

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; 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.

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

• High school diploma or GED certificate (required).
• Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college‑level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field (preferred).
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.
• At least 20 years old at time of application; no maximum age.
• Must pass job‑related tests.

Exceptional Entry Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college‑level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field (preferred).
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.
• At least 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

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Associate of Arts degree or 90 credits of college‑level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field (preferred).
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.
• At least 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).
• 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 not already certified in Washington.
• Federal Law Enforcement experience may qualify, pending review from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center.

Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver’s license, unrestricted except as to vision, required prior to appointment.
• Pass a Civil Service examination and pre‑employment examinations including background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph, medical examination, and 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.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, spelling, punctuation, and basic computer operations.