Sheriff's Deputy - San Juan Island

About the role

Join the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and serve in one of the most unique and breathtaking regions in the Pacific Northwest. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll experience the unparalleled beauty of island living while making a meaningful impact in a close-knit, supportive community.

Responsibilities

• Protects Life and Property in San Juan County through the enforcement of all Federal and State laws, as well as local ordinances.
• Performs routine patrol, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, crime suppression, and crisis intervention.
• Reports and investigates all crimes and fills all gaps in enforcement and public safety created by the unique geographical location of San Juan County.
• Responds to all criminal complaints in San Juan County. Investigates these reports and determines validity of complaints, based on training and experience.
• Follows-up appropriately, prepares and executes search warrants, prepares proper reports and any other paperwork to document these incidents for court.
• Counsels and mediates civil disputes, land use problems, neighbor disputes, etc.
• Functions as the first responder to all emergencies in San Juan County, i.e. crimes, traffic accidents, fire calls, aid calls, boating accidents, aircraft accidents, missing boats, planes and persons, hazardous materials, loose livestock and dangerous animals, search and rescue, etc.
• Trains and maintains a high level of skill in use of handguns, shotguns, and rifles in lethal force situations.
• Trains and maintains a high level of skill in the use of impact weapons, chemical sprays, mechanical restraints, empty hand self-defense and empty hand restraint and control methods in dangerous high stress situations.
• Trains and maintains a high level of skill in emergency vehicle operation in both non-stress and high-stress situations including all-weather operation, emergency response and high speed pursuit.
• Maintains current knowledge of all laws, department policy and court decisions about use of force.
• Maintains current knowledge of all laws, department policy and court decisions about pursuit driving.
• Works with County Prosecutor in preparing any of the above mentioned cases and incidents for court.
• Trains and maintains proficiency in a number of specialized fields including fire, aid, boats, aircraft, animals, etc.
• Serves and maintains in good condition patrol cars, patrol boats, the sheriff’s office and related office tools, jail area and related tools, personal gear such as uniforms, firearms, handcuffs, radios, pagers, cameras, etc. and any other necessary law enforcement equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must have a valid Washington State Peace Officer’s Certification.
• Must have a valid Washington State Peace Officer’s Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a polygraph exam.
• Must pass a psychological evaluation.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Must pass a physical fitness test.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience.

Benefits

At the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, you’ll find competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth - all within an environment that emphasizes work-life balance and the importance of personal well-being.

Pay

$15,000 hiring bonus for entry-level applicants and a $30,000 hiring bonus for lateral applicants.

Schedule

40 hours per week.