Lateral Deputy Sheriff Job Type:

Full Time Seattle, WA King County Sheriff's Office Salary:

$46.11 - $64.56

Hourly Closing Date:

12/31/2026

Essential Functions:

Patrol a designated area of the county, assisting persons in trouble and rendering other public safety services as needed. Respond to calls of service and act as the situation requires, such as securing the scene, interviewing victims and witnesses, securing and gathering evidence, completing incident and arrest reports, investigating persons suspected of being engaged in crime. Investigate family disputes, reports of maltreatment of children, and complaints about persons with social or behavioral problems. Required action includes taking principals into custody or referring them to appropriate agencies, such as juvenile and medical authorities. Complete administrative tasks, such as report writing, on time and with attention to detail and accuracy. Testify in court including presenting facts and observations accurately and objectively and attesting to chain-of-custody in evidence handling. Participate in community policing activities and serve as a resource to the community. Perform related work as required, including assignments in administrative, investigative, and special operations units.

Work schedule:

24/7 position, shift of day, swing, or graveyard are determined on need and assigned location. Schedule is dependent upon assignment. Patrol assignments are typically rotating ten-hour shifts on a "four days on, three days off, four days on, four days off" schedule. This position is an open and continuous recruitment.

Requirements:

Experience as a full-time commissioned police officer with at least 12 months of active patrol after completion of all academy training. Time training on active patrol (PTO/FTO or similar) will count towards the 12 months of active patrol requirement. Successful completion of probation as a commissioned officer with a city, county or state police or sheriff's department. Federal Law Enforcement experience may qualify, pending a review from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC). Less than a two-year break in service from a former police officer position. Academy training that meets or exceeds the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center's standards (720 hours). Out-of-state applicants will be required to complete an 80-hour equivalency academy.

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