Entry Level Field Deputy

About the role

Performs law enforcement, crime investigation, and crime prevention work. Primary responsibility is for the protection of life and property through enforcing statutes and laws.

Distinguishing characteristics

• Work is performed independently in accordance with departmental policies, rules, standard practice and established precedent
• Incumbents work under infrequent supervision
• Work involves an element of personal danger and the authority to use deadly force as necessary
• Duties normally consist of patrol and traffic activities in the county on an assigned shift in a patrol car, on a bicycle, or on foot and answering calls for service
• Duties include investigation of crimes and traffic collisions
• Patrol Deputies work assigned cases from preliminary investigation stage until logical conclusion
• Deputies may be delegated assignments in specialized areas such as major investigations, training, or officer-in-charge in the absence of a Sergeant
• Work involves an element of personal danger and Deputies must exercise individual judgment and discretion in meeting emergencies and enforcing ordinances and laws

Pay

Starting Salary $6,845.29

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance
• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with County contributions
• Optional benefits including deferred compensation
• Paid holidays
• Additional floating holidays as provided under the applicable collective bargaining agreement
• Monthly vacation and sick leave accruals