MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100; minimum twenty (20) years of age, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.
EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must have a 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 a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100; minimum twenty (20) years of age, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests. Candidate must have been employed as a full time, paid Deputy Sheriff/Police Officer in a local, county or state law enforcement agency and must provide documented successful completion of a state basic law enforcement academy.
LATERAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must have a 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 a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100; minimum twenty (20) years of age, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests. Candidate 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.
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 pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.
Employees must be armed at all times while on duty and must carry official office identification when armed. Must qualify with a firearm on a regular basis.