MUST MEET THIS REQUIREMENT AT TIME OF...
CATEGORY	REQUIREMENT	APPLICATION	TEST	HIRE
AGE	21			X
US CITIZEN	Yes	X
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD/GED	Yes	X
VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE	Yes. Possession of valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.			X
FELONY CONVICTION(S) AS AN ADULT	See automatic disqualifiers.	X
FELONY CONVICTION(S) AS A JUVENILE	N/A	X
ABILITY TO READ & SPEAK THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE	Yes	X
VISION REQUIREMENTS	Correctable to 20/20	X
COLLEGE REQUIREMENT	None. College-level coursework in corrections, law enforcement, law and justice, police science or social services is desired.
OTHER REQUIREMENT	Must possess good moral character.	X
OTHER REQUIREMENT	Must possess temperate and industrious habits.	X
BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY CERTIFICATION	N/A
PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY CERTIFICATION	N/A
MULTIPLE SCORES FROM SAME APPLICANT	We only consider the most recent score.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS	THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS - APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Felony/Misdemeanor	Conviction for any felony offense or for any misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense involving violence, theft, moral turpitude, sex crimes, altering documents, computer trespass, controlled substances or crimes evidencing disrespect for the rights of others. The term conviction shall include any disposition adverse to the applicant, except a decision not to prosecute, a dismissal, or an acquittal. A dismissal entered after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of sentence is considered a disposition adverse to the applicant.
Driving	Conviction for driving while intoxicated or related charges, reckless driving, hit and run, criminal negligent driving or driving while license suspended or revoked within the past 5 years. Any DUI conviction ever, will require the applicant, due to the admissibility requirement to Canada, to obtain a "Certificate of Rehabilitation" from the Canadian Government. A driving history indicating a repetitive disregard for traffic laws, irresponsibility in meeting traffic court obligations, the failure to maintain required insurance or the involvement in an inordinate number of motor vehicle accidents. The term conviction shall include any disposition adverse to the applicant, except a decision not to prosecute, a dismissal, or an acquittal. A dismissal entered after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of sentence is considered a disposition adverse to the applicant.
Group Involvement	Any involvement in an organization as a participant, officer or employee of any organization, association or group which advocates the overthrow of our government by unlawful means, advocates or approves committing acts of force or violence to deny others their legal rights or wants to change our form of government by unconstitutional means.
The following factors will also be considered in determining whether an applicant possesses the requirements for appointment to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. This list is not intended as exhaustive and other causes may result in the applicant's removal from the selection process. Factors that will be considered include but are not limited to the nature and seriousness of the act; the age and maturity of the applicant at the time of the act; the position held by applicant at time of the act; factors evidencing rehabilitation or gained maturity.
Employment History	Demonstrate poor performance with current or prior employers that relate to a failure to follow reasonable workplace rules or maintain good work habits or unexplained instability in employment.
Financial	Gross failure to make arrangement for the payment of debt or incurring debt the applicant knows or should know that he or she will be able to repay shall be grounds for removal of the applicant unless a satisfactory explanation is provided.
Honesty/Responsibility	The commission of any act evidencing unfairness, untruthfulness, cheating, dishonesty or disrespect for the rights of others. The commission of acts evidencing recklessness or irresponsibility.
Criminal Association	The applicant's association of persons having notoriety for involvement in criminal activity, unless satisfactorily explained.
Controlled Substances	For purposes of the below requirements regarding controlled substances, "possession" is defined as any unlawful control, touching, holding, selling, delivering with or without compensation, transportation of any controlled substance or engaging in conspiracy or plans with others to do the same. No possession of marijuana within the past 5 years. No possession of marijuana more than 15 times during lifetime. No possession of non-prescribed amphetamine stimulants (excluding methamphetamines) but including Ritalin within the past 5 years. No possession of methamphetamines such as speed, crank, crystal, or ice for the past 15 years. No possession of hallucinogenic drugs (LSD, PCP, hallucinogenic mushrooms, etc.) in the past 10 years or more than 5 times during lifetime. No possession of non-prescribed opiates (heroin, morphine, methadone, etc.) for the last 10 years or more than 5 times in a lifetime. No possession of anabolic steroids with the past 5 years or more than 10 times in a lifetime. No possession of cocaine including "crack" cocaine in the past 10 years or more than 5 times in a lifetime. No non-prescribed/unlawful possession of any controlled substance subsequent to submitting an application for employment with any criminal justice or law enforcement agency. No non-prescribed possession of any controlled substance during the time of, or subsequent to, any employment with any criminal justice or law enforcement agency. No actual possession involving being under the influence of controlled substances while working in any safety or security sensitive position. No deriving income through the possession, sale or importation of controlled substances during lifetime.
Military Service	If having served in the Armed Forces of the United States, receipt of no less than a fully honorable discharge.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 360-676-6650 and ask to speak to Nickee Hughes.