Entry Level Patrol Deputy

Job Duties

Duties include those set forth in this link Job Description for Patrol Deputy.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Attainment of the minimum age of 21 years.
• No maximum age requirement.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Washington State Driver License.
• Be a high school graduate or possess GED certification.
• Be a United States Citizen or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Island County does not provide visa sponsorship.

Automatic Disqualifiers

Read this announcement thoroughly - it contains vital information about the Application and Civil Service Examination process. All notifications regarding this process will be sent to you by email, unless you express a preference otherwise by written notice.

Application Process

• Applicants must successfully complete the physical ability test (PAT) and written examination offered by Public Safety Testing.
• For information see - https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/Applicants%20must%20complete%20an%20Island%20County%20Application%20for%20Employment%20powered%20by%20NEOGOV%20as%20well%20upload%20to%20it%20the%20documents%20listed%20below%20in%20items%203,%204%20(and%205%20if%20applicable).
• Applicants must complete an Island County Application for Employment powered by NEOGOV as well upload to it the documents listed below in items 3, 4 (and 5 if applicable).
• Have these documents ready prior to submitting your application so that you are able to upload them when requested while filling out the NEOGOV application.
• Applicants should upload to your NEOGOV application a cover letter and a resume and any other documents you feel support your abilities to perform as a patrol deputy.
• Applicants must download and complete this form "Authorization to Release Information", sign it, then upload it to your NEOGOV application.
• If you are claiming Veteran's Scoring Criteria Status, upload a completed Claim for Veteran's Criteria Status form and upload the requested documentation.

Civil Service Eligibility Register

The names of qualified candidates resulting from continuous examinations shall be entered on the eligible register. Certifications for appointments shall be from this register.

Civil Service Selection Process

• Vacancies are filled by the Civil Service "rule of five" with the top five eligibles forwarded to the appointing authority (Sheriff) for interview and background investigation, as vacancies occur.
• Applicants given a conditional offer of employment are subject to further processes including polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination and background investigation.
• All appointments are subject to successful completion of a one year probationary period as set forth in the Civil Service Rules for Island County Sheriff's Department Section 11.02 or its successor.

Questions

Please contact Sarah Sandlin. 360-679-7379 – Please leave a message. Email Address: s.sandlin@islandcountywa.gov

Required Question

• 01 Have you read and do you meet the minimum requirements set forth in the job announcement?
• 02 After your review of the Automatic Disqualifiers do you believe you are eligible for this position?
• 03 Have you passed the pre-employment testing given by Public Safety Testing, completed your Personal History Statement and sent your scores to Island County?
• 04 When did you take & pass the Public Safety Test? OR When are you scheduled to take the test?
• 05 What is your PST Score? If you have retested, list your scores with the most recent score listed first.
• 06 Are you willing and able to submit to a complete background investigation including polygraph examination, psychological examination and medical examination?
• 07 For a position with the Island County Sheriff's Office you are required to furnish information for use in determining your suitability. This agency will not release information provided to them to any person including yourself. The information submitted to this agency is confidential and will be used only for investigating suitability for law enforcement employment.
• 08 Are you claiming Veterans' Scoring Criteria Status?
• 09 Are you claiming Veterans' Scoring Criteria Status?
• 10 If you are claiming Veterans' Criteria Status, are you claiming:
• 11 If you are claiming Veterans' Criteria Status, have you been appointed to a position with a state, county or municipal government or other political subdivision of the State of Washington after you were eligible for veterans' points?