Employment Opportunity

Snohomish County Civil Service Commission
Human Resources Department M/S 503
3000 Rockefeller Ave
Everett, WA 98201-4046
Fax: 425-388-3579

·       Patrol unincorporated Snohomish County to deter and discover crimes; conduct crime scene investigations; enforce laws and ordinances; render public assistance as needed.

·       Respond to reported crime scenes; take action to secure the scene; interview victims and witnesses; gather and preserve evidence; arrest suspects; prepare required reports.

·       Investigate and report accidents; administer emergency first aid until aid car arrives.

·       Issue notices of infraction and citations to violators of state laws and county ordinances; serve warrants of arrest.

·       Interview and investigate citizen complaints; respond to inquiries; provide information to the public on laws and ordinances; assist in resolving problems; make referrals to appropriate agencies as necessary.

·       Guard prisoners at hospitals and/or in court; transport prisoners to and from jail and court.

·       Prepare required reports and maintain necessary records.

·       Testify as a credible witness in court as required.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES

·       May perform duties in specialty units in accordance with policies of the unit, and depending on experience.

·       May supervise activities of volunteer personnel.

·       May perform the duties of Sergeant.

High school diploma or GED certificate.  An associate of arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred.  Must be United States citizen; minimum 21 years of age, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.  In addition, applicants for lateral entry deputy sheriff must have been employed as a full time, paid, fully commissioned sworn officer in a civilian law enforcement agency for at least 12 of the last 24 months, and must provide documented successful completion of a state basic law enforcement academy.  Completion of the Equivalency Academy is required within one year from date of hire if the applicant is not already certified in the State of Washington.  Experience as a Tribal Officer will be considered provided all the above requirements are met. Experience as a Reserve Officer is specifically excluded from consideration for meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – A valid Washington State Driver’s License, unrestricted except as to vision, is required prior to appointment.

Must pass a Civil Service examination; AND Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, a medical evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening. 

Must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on a regular basis and to perform strenuous physical tasks. Shift, holiday and weekend work are required, in uniform, outdoors in all types of weather.  Overtime and call back may be required.

The values of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are summed up in four words:  INTEGRITY, DIGNITY, COMMITMENT and PRIDE.  We live and practice these values daily and expect that Lateral candidates reflect the same values.

SELECTION PROCESS - Applicants must submit a completed Civil Service application, supplemental questionnaire and documented successful completion of a state basic law enforcement academy to the Civil Service Commission.  Applications will be screened for completeness and to determine all minimum qualifications are met.  Qualified applicants will be mailed a written test packet by certified mail.  Completed test packets must be returned to the Civil Service Office within 14 days from the date of receipt.  Late test packets will result in elimination from the testing process.  The minimum passing score for this examination is 60%.  Candidates who receive a passing score will be ranked on the eligibility list for this position.  The duration of eligibility will be one year from the date the name is placed on the eligibility list.  Candidates will be notified of their written test score.  Placement on the list is subject to change as new names are added to the list throughout this testing process.