Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level (Civil Service)

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Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position. Employee Type: Regular Department: Sheriff Salary: $74,734.40 - $108,700.80 Annually / $6,227.87 - $9,058.40 Monthly / $35.93 - $52.26 Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Overtime Eligibile: Yes Job Posting Date Range: 05/12/2026 - Until Filled NOTE TO APPLICANTS: This recruitment may be used to fill both current and future vacancies. You are not eligible to re-apply for one year after being declined by Civil Service. TESTING AND APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must complete a Written Exam and Washington State Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to applying. These are conducted through Public Safety Testing (PST). Applicants can register for testing at https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/ and select to have their scores sent directly to our agency. Your scores will NOT be sent to our agency until you have passed BOTH the Written and PAT. Civil Service will only accept scores from PST and will not move any applicants forward in the process until scores are received. More information on how to prepare for the PAT is available here: The Physical Ability Test (PAT) | Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Any questions regarding Public Safety Testing may be directed to 1-866-447-3911 or contact@publicsafetytesting.com . The Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level selection process will include: - Written Test - passed through PST within the last 12 months - Physical Ability Test - passed through PST within the last 6 months - Detailed Personal History Statement - submitted through PST - Submit complete Spokane County application to be placed onto the eligibility list - Background Investigation If you have questions regarding the selection process as described above, please visit www.SpokaneSheriff.info or contact Civil Service at CS@SpokaneCounty.gov . REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST: 1. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Copy of Valid Driver's License (front side only) Copy of DD-214 Member-4 Form, NGB-22 Form, or equivalent ( 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; front side only) Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D ( if applicable; Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients) 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 to the application by the applicant. Examples: If your highest level of education is high school or equivalent (GED), you would order ONLY your high school/GED transcript; if you graduated high school and have some college credits, but no degree, you will need to order BOTH high school and college transcripts; if you have an Associate's or higher degree and no additional college, then ONLY order the transcript showing proof of your highest degree; if you have an Associate's or higher degree plus additional college, please order BOTH college transcripts, etc. Accepted methods for transcript submission: PREFERRED - Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to: CS@SpokaneCounty.gov (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly) Alternate Arrangements: Only if your school does not issue electronic transcripts, sealed official transcripts may be mailed to: Spokane County Civil Service, 13033 W. SR 902, Spokane, WA 99224. If you have already submitted official transcripts to Spokane County Civil Service (including for previous applications), please do NOT resubmit. If you are unsure, please contact our office at 509-477-4711, extension 2 to verify. ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED. RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS. **IF ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT UPLOADED WITH AN APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO CIVIL SERVICE BY THE GIVEN DEADLINE, THE APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE ADVANCED.** Additional Information: Visit www.SpokaneSheriff.info for further information. Job Summary: 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 [herein referred to as Agency]. This position is generally under the direction and general supervision of a patrol corpo