KCSO ENTRY DEPUTY - INFORMATION PAGE
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Business Administration
Posted on March 1, 2025
Salary
$92,206.40 - $129,126.40 Annually
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Intern or Veteran Fellowship
Job Number
02112025CBM
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Division
Patrol Operations
Opening Date
03/01/2025
Closing Date
5/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Q1 : KCPOG-Sheriff
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
KCSO ENTRY DEPUTY INFORMATION PAGE
The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Entry Deputy position is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and begin a meaningful career in public safety. A career as a KCSO Deputy is rewarding, challenging and full of opportunities. Deputies serve the community with a focus on the Sheriff's Office core values of Leadership - Integrity - Service - Teamwork .
2025 ENTRY DEPUTY RECRUITMENT OPENING SOON
Public Safety Test (PST) will administer a new written exam effective March 1, 2025. This requires us to transition to a new recruitment process. We expect to open the 2025 KCSO Entry Deputy job announcement by April 2025. During this transition, job seekers should complete the new PST test and learn all they can about the King County Sheriff's Office. Please review the information provided below to learn more!
CONNECT WITH A KCSO RECRUITER
We want to make a connection and help you prepare for this career. To connect with a KCSO Recruiter, select "Apply" to complete the brief information form. A KCSO Recruiter will follow up with more information and let you know when the 2025 Entry Deputy job announcement has opened.
You can also reach out directly to the KCSO Recruiting Team at: Email: kcsorec@kingcounty.gov | Phone: 206-263-5276
PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING
NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT WRITTEN EXAM
King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) serves unincorporated King County. We operate many city police departments, as well as transit police units. KCSO offers dozens of unique assignments that range from school or community-based positions to drug enforcement and bomb disposal. KCSO has opportunities that can meet any deputy's goals.
All deputies begin their career on patrol. We do not have a jail service requirement. All deputies provide service to the people of a particular district.
Deputies are assigned to single-person patrol cars. They gain a strong sense of ownership in their communities by interacting with the residents, business owners, and visitors to the area. Often, their work requires partnering with community members or supporting fellow deputies in adjoining districts.
KCSO ENTRY DEPUTY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective job seekers will be able to submit an application via governmentjobs.com to the 2025 Entry Deputy when the job announcement opens in April. Applicants will need to meet the following requirements to be considered.
Complete Public Safety Testing Steps (all steps must be completed within 30 days of applying)
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) Employer
No 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 Apply
If 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.
The 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
$92,206.40 - $129,126.40 Annually
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Intern or Veteran Fellowship
Job Number
02112025CBM
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Division
Patrol Operations
Opening Date
03/01/2025
Closing Date
5/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Q1 : KCPOG-Sheriff
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
KCSO ENTRY DEPUTY INFORMATION PAGE
The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Entry Deputy position is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and begin a meaningful career in public safety. A career as a KCSO Deputy is rewarding, challenging and full of opportunities. Deputies serve the community with a focus on the Sheriff's Office core values of Leadership - Integrity - Service - Teamwork .
2025 ENTRY DEPUTY RECRUITMENT OPENING SOON
Public Safety Test (PST) will administer a new written exam effective March 1, 2025. This requires us to transition to a new recruitment process. We expect to open the 2025 KCSO Entry Deputy job announcement by April 2025. During this transition, job seekers should complete the new PST test and learn all they can about the King County Sheriff's Office. Please review the information provided below to learn more!
CONNECT WITH A KCSO RECRUITER
We want to make a connection and help you prepare for this career. To connect with a KCSO Recruiter, select "Apply" to complete the brief information form. A KCSO Recruiter will follow up with more information and let you know when the 2025 Entry Deputy job announcement has opened.
You can also reach out directly to the KCSO Recruiting Team at: Email: kcsorec@kingcounty.gov | Phone: 206-263-5276
PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING
NEW LAW ENFORCEMENT WRITTEN EXAM
- Effective March 1, 2025, PST will administer a new written examination, the Guardian Selection Inventory (GSI), for all law enforcement and corrections positions.
- The GSI will replace the current written exam which will no longer be administered after February 28, 2025.
- Test scores from the previous PST written exam will not be considered for the 2025 KCSO Entry Deputy recruitment
- Sign up with Public Safety Testing (PST) to complete the new written test, PAT and personal history statement.
- PST has study materials available and answers to frequently asked questions about the written exam. You can find this information at: Public Safety Testing - Law Enforcement Officer - Written Test Requirements
- Seeking assistance to cover PST test fees? Please connect with a recruiter and we may be able to help! kcsorecr@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) serves unincorporated King County. We operate many city police departments, as well as transit police units. KCSO offers dozens of unique assignments that range from school or community-based positions to drug enforcement and bomb disposal. KCSO has opportunities that can meet any deputy's goals.
All deputies begin their career on patrol. We do not have a jail service requirement. All deputies provide service to the people of a particular district.
Deputies are assigned to single-person patrol cars. They gain a strong sense of ownership in their communities by interacting with the residents, business owners, and visitors to the area. Often, their work requires partnering with community members or supporting fellow deputies in adjoining districts.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
KCSO ENTRY DEPUTY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective job seekers will be able to submit an application via governmentjobs.com to the 2025 Entry Deputy when the job announcement opens in April. Applicants will need to meet the following requirements to be considered.
Complete Public Safety Testing Steps (all steps must be completed within 30 days of applying)
- Pass the new Law Enforcement Written Exam (GSI)
- Pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT)
- Complete the Personal History Statement (PHS)
- Be at least 20.5 years old at time of application
- Meet KCSO Background Standards as listed in 10.14 of the King County Civil Service Rules and KCSO Automatic Disqualifying Behaviors .
- A KCSO Background Detective will review the personal history statement when applications are submitted.
- Background standards are evaluated throughout all steps of the recruitment and hiring process.
- Under RCW 41.14.100
- An applicant 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.
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) Employer
No 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 Apply
If 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.
The 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
