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Entry Level Deputy Sheriff

King County, WA and Careers
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/31/2026
JOB
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 & BENEFITSEntry Deputy cadets begin their career with a generous salary package and sponsorship to the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA). KCSO Deputy Benefits includes: 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents.Take-home car upon completion of trainingLiberal accrual of compensation timeFor more information about medical benefits go to the Deputy Sheriff Benefits Group.HIRING PROCESSSTEP 1 – TEST VIA WWW.PUBLICSAFETYTESTING.COM Pass the GSI Law Enforcement written exam.Pass the physical ability test (PAT).Complete the personal history statement (PHS). STEP 2 – APPLY VIA WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM Applications must be complete, detailed, and current within 6-months. We do not need a cover letter or resume. We will not accept "please see resume" PST scores must be available within 30 days from date of application. The PHS is required and will be evaluated at time of applicationSTEP 3 – ORAL BOARD EXAMCandidates who meet all application requirements will be invited to self-schedule an oral board exam. Candidates who pass the oral board will advance to the background investigation. STEP 4 – KCSO BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Candidates who pass the oral board will receive a link to complete the electronic statement of personal history (eSOPH) packet. A fully completed eSOPH must be submitted to move forward. A thorough background investigation is required, including a polygraph, medical and psychological exam. STEP 5 – ENTRY DEPUTY ELIGIBLE REGISTERCandidates who pass steps 1 – 4 will be placed on the Entry Deputy Eligible Register. Deputy Sheriff vacancies will be filled from the Entry Deputy Eligibility Register in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

EXAMPLE OF 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: 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.

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) EmployerNo 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 ApplyIf 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. Please direct questions about the application and recruitment process to Sr. Human Resource Analyst, Marc Alvarado, at Marc.Alvarado@kingcounty.gov. BenefitsThe 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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