Exceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

About the role

This position is open to the public. The Exceptional Entry Deputy is a civil service classified position. The recruitment and hiring process will be administered in accordance with King County Civil Service Rules.

Job Duties

• Patrol a designated area of the county and respond to calls of service.
• Interview victims and witnesses, secure and gather evidence.
• Complete all administrative tasks such as incident and arrest reports.
• Investigate family disputes, reports of maltreatment of children.
• Respond to calls of service involving persons with social or behavioral problems.
• Be a resource to the community and seek opportunities to participate in community activities.
• Testify in court and present facts and observations accurately and objectively.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or deferred action childhood arrival (DACA) recipient.
• Must have the ability to read, speak and write in the English language fluently.
• Must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application.
• Must have a high school degree or a GED.
• Must have successfully completed the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) within one (1) year of application OR have fewer than 12-months of experience as a full-time commissioned police officer within one (1) year of application.
• Must be able to meet all KCSO background standards as listed in section 10.14 of the Civil Service Rules.

Skills

• Skilled in verbal communication with the ability to be clear and direct.
• Skilled in problem solving under stressful conditions.
• Ability to intervene effectively in high intensity situations, using de-escalation skills.
• Ability to act with integrity on and off duty.
• Skilled in empathic and active listening.
• Ability to relate to people and communities from diverse racial, cultural and economic backgrounds with respect.
• Skilled in working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with chemical dependency and/or behavioral health challenges.
• Ability to manage conflicts and work effectively with others.
• Ability to represent the King County Sheriff’s Office through effective inter-personal relations with the public and business community.
• Ability to follow maps well and familiarize self in assigned patrol area.
• Ability to maintain physical fitness, self-care and manage stress.
• Ability to write clearly, using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Basic computer skills are required to complete administrative tasks.