Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

Salary

$92,206.40 - $129,126.40 Annually

Location

Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week

Job Number

2025MA23567

Department

KCSO - Sheriff's Office

Division

Patrol Operations

Opening Date

04 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date

12 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Q1 : KCPOG-Sheriff

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours / Week

40 hours / week

Summary

Make a Difference as a KCSO Deputy! The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) mission is to be a trusted partner in fighting crime and improving the quality of life for our residents and guests. Deputies serve many different communities, including unincorporated King County, 13 contract city police departments, and transit police agencies.

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, with a commissioned staff of more than 700, we are among the largest sheriff's departments in the country. We are seeking individuals who share our values : Leadership , Integrity, Service and Teamwork !

TRAINING & BENEFITS

Entry Deputy cadets begin their career with a generous salary package and sponsorship to the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BELA). KCSO Deputy Benefits includes :

• 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents.
• Take-home car upon completion of training
• Liberal accrual of compensation time
• For more information about medical benefits go to the Deputy Sheriff Benefits Group .

HIRING PROCESS

STEP 1 - TEST VIA WWW.PUBLICSAFETYTESTING.COM

STEP 2 - APPLY VIA WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM

STEP 3 - ORAL BOARD EXAM

STEP 4 - KCSO BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

STEP 5 - ENTRY DEPUTY ELIGIBLE REGISTER

Job Duties

All deputies begin their career on patrol. Jail service in not required. Our deputies gain a strong sense of ownership in their communities by interacting with the residents, business owners, and visitors in the area. Job duties include but are not limited to :

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

BASIC REQUIREMENTS :

INCUMBENTS WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY IN THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

This position is represented by the King County Police Officer Guild (KCPOG). This position is eligible for overtime. Deputies are scheduled for day, swing, or graveyard shifts. Shifts are determined based on need and assigned location.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Any questions regarding the position and its duties, please reach out to the KCSO Recruiter at kcsorec@kingcounty.gov .

Direct questions about the application and recruitment process to Civil Service at Civilservice@kingcounty.gov .

Benefits

The King County Sheriff's Office offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package that includes fully paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents. We also provide fully paid premiums for basic life insurance, a generous vacation and sick leave program, and membership in Washington State's LEOFF retirement plan.

More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at : http : / / www.kingcounty.gov / employees / benefits / YourKingCountyBenefits.aspx

The King County Sheriff's Office offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package that includes fully-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents. We also provide fully paid premiums for basic life insurance, a generous vacation and sick leave program, and membership in Washington State's LEOFF retirement plan.

More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at : http : / / www.kingcounty.gov / employees / benefits / YourKingCountyBenefits.aspx

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