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All road Deputies must live in the County as assigned.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at (509)725-3501 and ask to speak to Undersheriff Kelly Watkins.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - LATERAL
404 Sinclair Street
P.O. Box 367
Davenport, Washington 99122
Phone: (509)725-3501
Department Website
Agency Added: 07/22/2016 | Last updated: 01/05/2019
Lincoln County is 2339 square miles in size and is bordered by Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area on the north. This border creates a unique opportunity for many outdoor recreational opportunities including boating, fishing and camping. Lincoln County with its 4 seasons and rural setting offers something for every outdoor sportsman including hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. Additionally Lincoln County is an easy 35 miles from downtown Spokane, with its unique shops, malls, theaters, and fine dining.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of two divisions, the Patrol Division and the Corrections/Communication Division. The Patrol Division has 8 patrol deputies and 2 sergeants. Patrol Division responsibilities include deputy coroner, marine patrol, traffic enforcement, and criminal investigations
All road Deputies must live in the County as assigned.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at (509)725-3501 and ask to speak to Undersheriff Kelly Watkins.
Category | Requirement | Required at time of.. | |
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Test | Hire | ||
Minimum Age | 21 | X | |
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | X | |
High School Grad/ GED | Yes | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No record of any felony convictions. | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | No record of any felony convictions | X | |
Ability to Read & Write the English Language | Must be able to read and write the English language. | X | |
Vision Requirements | Vision no worse than 20/100 w/o correction, correctable to 20/20 – 20/30 with good night vision | X | |
College Requirement | No | ||
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification | Yes | X | |
Prior Experience Requirement | No less than 12 months full time experience as a sworn, paid police officer within the last three years. | X | |
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We only consider the most recent score | ||
Request/ Access Scores | On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur |
THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC AND POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS. POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
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$4,185- $5,259 per month plus differential and longevity.
Employees are covered under medical/vision/dental. Take home cars are assigned to all road deputies.