Thurston County Government

Extra Help Deputy Sheriff

Thurston County Government  •  $43/hr  •  Olympia, WA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Pay is $42.86 per hour.

This is an EXTRA HELP position to assist the Thurston County Sheriff's Office in conducting background investigations. Applicants must meet at least ONE of the following requirements:

  • Placement on current employment eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, or
  • A certificate of basic law enforcement training from a recognized accredited state training center, or
  • A certificate of Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, or
  • Federally certified law enforcement officers (e.g. FBI, DEA, Military Police) and certified federal background investigators, or
  • A certificate of Reserve Academy completion issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, or
  • Proof of a minimum of two hundred forty (240) hours of full-time or reserve law enforcement experience within the preceding eighteen (18) months, sufficient to pass evaluation standards set by the Sheriff's Office.

**APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IDENTIFIED ABOVE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

Qualifications:
  • Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with the ability to read, write, and speak the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100.
  • Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment.
  • Must hold or obtain valid Washington State Driver's license.
  • Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards
  • Must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards and be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation to include a polygraph examination.
  • Must meet the current physical standards adopted by the Sheriff's Office.
Other Position Related Information:

Contact Person: Bobby Frye, Chief Examiner (360) 867-2483. Email: civilservice@co.thurston.wa.us


This position is:

- Limited to 693 hours of work within any fiscal year.

- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Items required for consideration:
  • Application that clearly demonstrates how the applicant meets the required qualifications. Attach any supporting documentation of law enforcement certification and/or experience as proof of qualifications.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.

Thurston County Government

About Thurston County Government

Thurston County, Washington is located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Majestic Mount Rainier and the rugged Cascade Mountains are nearby to the east, while the Pacific Coast is just an hour’s drive to the west. The I-5 corridor runs through the middle of Thurston County, providing quick access to Seattle, Washington 60 miles north, and Portland, Oregon 100 miles south. Its northern border connects Thurston County with the state’s largest military base, Joint Base Lewis McChord.

Thurston County’s 10 cities and towns are home to more than 280,500 residents. The County seat and largest city is Olympia, the state capital. This makes Thurston County a hub for the economy and politics in Washington State. Thurston County cultures range from rural farming communities in the south, to military families and dense populations in the north, to the unique culture of downtown Olympia. There is something for everyone in Thurston County!

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Olympia, Washington
Year Founded
1852
Website
thurstoncountywa.gov
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