Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level (Civil Service)

Deputy Sheriff

The Deputy Sheriff performs varied first-level law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of order, and the investigation of crime for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. This position is generally under the direction and general supervision of a patrol corporal and / or sergeant but may, at times, work independently. Incumbents will be required to work varying hours and / or shifts.

Employees of the Spokane County Sheriff's Office hold positions of high public trust. It is imperative that all employees conduct themselves, both on and off-duty, in such a manner which does not bring disrepute upon the Agency, or the professional image of law enforcement.

Total compensation : $92,651 - $134,744 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

The starting pay will be at $34.80 on the pay scale and will be paid according to the Spokane County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) Collective Bargaining Agreement, which is determined by total years of service as a commissioned law enforcement officer.

Note : Do not apply for this position unless you have completed the initial testing through Public Safety Testing (PST). All applicants must take the initial Written Exam & Washington State Physical Ability Test (PAT) through Public Safety Testing before submitting a Spokane County application. Your scores will not be sent to our agency until you have passed BOTH the Written and PAT through Public Safety Testing.

Spokane County Civil Service will only accept Public Safety Testing (PST) scores from the new exam administered on or after March 1, 2025. Registration for exams can only be done directly through Public Safety Testing. Applicants can register for BOTH the Law Enforcement Written Exam & PAT.

To register for a Public Safety Test near you, please visit www.publicsafetytesting.com / event / events . For up-to-date information regarding their testing schedule, or to register for an examination, please visit their website at www.publicsafetytesting.com . Any questions regarding Public Safety Test may be directed to : or email : contact@publicsafetytesting.com.

After Civil Service receives your scores from Public Safety Testing, you will be sent an email with information on how to submit your Spokane County Sheriff's Office application through GovernmentJobs.com.

Required additional documents checklist : 1. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION : Copy of Valid Driver's License, Copy of DD-214 Member Form 4 (if applicable; see RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied), Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" (if applicable), Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, if applicable). 2. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE SCHOOL REGISTRAR OR THEIR THIRD-PARTY AFFILIATE : Official transcripts from the school of your highest level of education and / or transcripts showing proof of your highest degree obtained must be submitted to the Civil Service office in order to move forward in the hiring process. All transcripts must be official documents; they cannot be uploaded by applicants to your application.

All required documents must be received by Civil Service before the closing deadline. If all required documents are not uploaded with application or submitted to Civil Service, the application will not be accepted.

Spokane County Sheriff's Office Incentives : Education Incentive : AA or AAS Degree - 3.5%, Bachelor's Degree - 7%, Master's Degree - 9%. Residency : The Spokane County Sheriff's Office employees are not required to live within Spokane County limits.

The following duties are not intended to serve as an exclusive list of all essential job functions performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary job functions and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all job functions and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks.

Patrol a designated area of Spokane County in a patrol car, on a bicycle, boat, and / or on foot to deter and discover crime, conduct on-scene investigations at crime scenes, aid persons in trouble, and render other public services, as needed.

Enforce traffic and parking ordinances; investigate accidents; operate a radar unit to discover speed violations; issue citations to violators; serve warrants of arrest, arrest persons, and secure their custody; complete necessary reports concerning alleged crimes, circumstances of arrest, evidence discovered, and witness interactions.

Serve civil processes, including writs of attachment, writs of restitution, and writs of execution; conduct address checks on registered sex offenders; document attempts and other pertinent information.

Respond to reports of possible crime and take action as the situation requires to secure the scene; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather evidence, locate, interview, and arrest suspects; investigate persons suspected of being engaged in crime; locate and secure evidence pertaining to alleged crime; arrest suspects based on a probable cause standard.

Report to scenes of accidents; administer first aid and summon aid and other patrol units for assistance in treating injured persons and controlling the scene; make general drawings of accident scenes; complete standard accident reports; make arrests as the situation warrants.

Provide information to the public concerning laws and ordinances.

Conduct thorough investigations of reported crimes appropriate to their assignments; use photo montages for victim and / or witness identification; conduct necessary searches and follow up on investigations as necessary; prepare cases for prosecution.

Develop community contacts to obtain information about crimes and issues affecting assigned district; maintain contact with the public to promote the community policing philosophy of the Agency.

Complete additional investigations as determined necessary by prosecution; be prepared when interviewed by the defense or other investigators regarding investigations; testify in court.

Respond to potentially violent events where a physical encounter may occur and / or where citizens may become violent towards the responding officer, which may necessitate the use of force.

Perform specialized duties, which may vary and at times with limited supervision, depending on an individual deputy's background, ability, and the needs of the Agency, or as required or assigned. Assist with on-the-job training and education of external agency peers, coworkers, and supervisors; instruct in-service or specialty training sessions in specialized discipline, such as criminal procedures, reality-based training, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operations, etc. Report for duty on time and overtime, as directed; attend training and roll calls, as directed; apply job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities on duty. Maintain personal hygiene and appearance in a manner that projects a professional image appropriate for the Agency and assignment in accordance with Agency policy. Check voicemail and email regularly and remain in contact with Agency communications, County employees, partner organizations, and the general public. Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient; must be able to speak, read, and write the English language; high school diploma or GED. Applicant must be a minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment; however, may test at age 20, as long as applicant turns 21 during the life of the eligibility list. In addition to the above requirements, applicants must qualify in at least one of the following categories : Earned at least 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours from an accredited college or university OR Earned an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR Obtained an equivalent to at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in any field; military experience qualifies as professional work experience. A driver's license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.

Working conditions (include but are not limited to) : Must be able to effectively, efficiently, and safely work in the following environments : Work in a 24-hour / seven-day-a week operation; this includes working day / night shifts, weekends, holidays, and / or overtime, as required Variety of weather conditions Variety of schedules including 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts Work in emergency situations that may be physically demanding for long periods of time; assure the delivery of and participate in administering emergency medical aid, evacuations, and rescue of individuals from harm in potentially dangerous situations Hazardous conditions where employees must wear a variety of protective masks and / or eye protection for extended periods of time Situations where blood, bodily fluids, and / or other potentially infectious and hazardous materials are present Respond to incidents that may be considered