Deputy Sheriff-Lateral (Civil Service)
Description
Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position.
Employee Type
Regular
Department
Sheriff
Salary
Starting pay is dependent on professional law enforcement patrol experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Overtime Eligibile
Yes
Job Posting Date Range
03/16/2026 - Until Filled
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
1. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
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Copy of Valid Driver's License (front side only)
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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)
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Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" ( if applicable; front side only)
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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:
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PREFERRED - Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to: [email protected] (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly)
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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 more 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 corporal and/or sergeant, but may, at times, work independently. Incumbents will be required to work varying hours and/or shifts.
Employees of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office hold positions of high public trust. It is imperative that all employees conduct themselves, both on and off-duty, in such a manner which does not bring disrepute upon the Agency or the professional image of law enforcement.
Job Description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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; high school diploma or GED.
Applicant must be a minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment, however, may test at age 20, as long as applicant turns 21 during the life of the eligibility list.
A driver’s license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.
In addition to these general qualifications, the following shall be requirements for an individual to be eligible to test for placement on the eligible list for Deputy Sheriff-Lateral
The Deputy Sheriff-Lateral must have successfully completed a basic law enforcement academy in the United States, plus completed a minimum of two (2) years of sworn , non-military, continuous law enforcement patrol officer experience with a single agency, with no break in service for more than 180 days . Applicant must have a valid peace officer certification. If not currently working in law enforcement, applicant must have been separated from their previous law enforcement agency for less than four (4) years. Applicant must have either successfully completed the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy, the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy, or have the ability to obtain an equivalency certification prior to the completion of probation.
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REQUIRED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
In addition to the above required documents, please upload the following to your application
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Copy of your State CJTC Basic Academy Certificate
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Copies of all Training Records relevant to this position
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TESTING INFORMATION :
Training & Experience Form:
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and submit complete applications will be emailed a Training & Experience (T&E) Form to be completed and submitted by the given deadline.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as an exclusive list of all essential job functions performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary job functions and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all job functions and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks.
Patrol a designated area of Spokane County in a patrol car, on a bicycle, boat, and/or on foot to deter and discover crime, conduct on-scene investigations at crime scenes, aid persons in trouble, and render other public services, as needed.
Enforce traffic and parking ordinances; investigate accidents; operate a radar unit to discover speed violations; issue citations to violators; serve warrants of arrest, arrest persons, and secure their custody; complete necessary reports concerning alleged crimes, circumstances of arrest, evidence discovered, and witness interactions.
Serve civil processes, including writs of attachment, writs of restitution, and writs of execution; conduct address checks on registered sex offenders; document attempts and other pertinent information.
Respond to reports of possible crime and take action as the situation requires to secure the scene; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather evidence, locate, interview, and arrest suspects; investigate persons suspected of being engaged in crime; locate and secure evidence pertaining to alleged crime; arrest suspects based on a probable cause standard.
Report to scenes of accidents; administer first aid and summon aid and other patrol units for assistance in treating injured persons and controlling the scene; make general drawings of accident scenes; complete standard accident reports; make arrests as the situation warrants.
Provide information to the public concerning laws and ordinances.
Conduct thorough investigations of reported crimes appropriate to their assignments; use photo montages for