About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sheriff's Office (Law Enforcement / Public Safety).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks committed Deputy Sheriffs to perform patrol and related law‑enforcement duties. Working as a Deputy Sheriff (patrol), you will protect life and property, enforce laws, and support community‑oriented policing.

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to dispatched radio calls
• Conduct investigations; interview witnesses, victims and suspects
• Serve warrants and civil papers; make arrests and transport prisoners
• Control disturbances; subdue, restrain and apprehend suspects when necessary
• Write clear, timely incident and investigative reports using department systems
• Provide crime prevention guidance and build public‑safety partnerships with schools, businesses and neighborhood groups
• Participate in special assignments after eligibility (examples below)

Special assignment opportunities (after 2–3 years of patrol experience):

• SWAT, K‑9, Narcotics, Traffic, Detectives
• Marine Patrol, UAS (drones), Computer Forensics
• Child Abuse Investigations, School Resource Deputy, Hostage Negotiation, Bomb Technician

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet legal and job‑related requirements. In keeping with US hiring laws, these criteria are stated as job‑related qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident at time of appointment
• Ability to read and write English (per RCW requirement noted in source)
• Valid driver’s license at time of appointment
• No prior felony or domestic violence convictions; no recent or excessive drug usage history
• Ability to perform essential mental, verbal, visual and physical demands of the role (see Physical Requirements below)

Preferred / incentive qualifications:

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (education incentive pay applies; proof required)
• Military service — veterans may be eligible for preference points per state law

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range (as listed in source): $45.16 – $65.53 per hour
• Entry‑level hiring sign‑on bonus: $10,000 (as listed)
• Special assignment pay: eligible members with 12 months in approved specialty units receive 5% additional pay
• Education incentive pay:
  • Associate’s degree — 2.0% increase
  • Bachelor’s degree — 4.0% increase
  • Master’s degree — 6.0% increase
• Per pay period, an additional $5 is provided for legal defense fund insurance
• Benefits (varies by appointment type and bargaining unit): medical, vision, dental, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, retirement (state retirement systems), deferred compensation

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Selection Process & Testing

This recruitment is continuous and will create an eligibility list for current and future openings.

Key steps (applicants must complete earlier steps before advancing):

• Public Safety Testing: written exam and Physical Ability Test (PAT). Minimum written score: 70%; PAT must be PASS.
• Application review — incomplete applications will not pass review
• Oral interview (structured panel; minimum passing score 70%)
• Background investigation: neighborhood check, references, employment history, criminal/driving/financial checks (from high school onward)
• Post‑offer requirements: medical exam, psychological evaluation, polygraph, drug screen, additional physical testing as required

Preference points and veteran scoring are applied per applicable state law and agency policy.

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Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This role requires regular exposure to varied settings (patrol vehicles, indoor/outdoor environments) and may include:

• Exposure to extreme weather and physically hazardous situations (violent individuals, weapons, crime scenes)
• Physical exertion: running, climbing, crawling, lifting (can exceed 100 lbs.), dragging, restraining persons
• Visual and auditory standards: hearing within specified audiometric limits; vision correctable to required standards
• Irregular/shift work; potential disruption of sleep patterns

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable laws. If you need ADA/504 accommodations to apply or during the process, notify the hiring contact.

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Why Apply Through Careertakes

• Careertakes acts as a third‑party recruiting partner to present you with this and additional matched roles.
• We help streamline the application process while preserving your ability to be hired directly by our client (Confidential Client).
• Applicants who qualify may be considered for multiple opportunities via our platform.

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Keywords & Relevant Skills

• Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Deputy, Law Enforcement Officer
• Public Safety, Community Policing, Criminal Investigations
• Physical Ability Test (PAT), Public Safety Testing
• SWAT, K‑9, Traffic, Narcotics, Detectives, UAS

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.