Law Enforcement Officer Position

Thurston County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

 

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Thurston County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

Last updated on April 05, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 13

Testing Deadline: April 30, 2024.

Community Information

Thurston County is located at the south end of Puget Sound. It was created in January of 1852. Currently consists of 774 square miles of which 47 square miles are water. The county seat is Olympia which is the largest city in the county and also the capital of Washington.

Department Information

For information on the testing and application process, please contact:

Wayne Jones, Chief Examiner

3000 Pacific Ave SE

Olympia, WA, 98501

Phone: 360-786-5249

Email: civilservice@co.thurston.wa.us

Area Information

County: Thurston
Population: 307,552
# of Staff: 260

Hiring Status

Thurston County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff has 13 vacancies.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is April 30, 2024.

Thurston County Civil Service Commission is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for entry level Deputy Sheriff. Thurston County Sheriff's Office anticipates hiring a number of positions throughout 2023. Eligibility lists of qualified candidates are maintained to fill openings as they become available.

Salary Information

$6,171 - 7,876

Benefit Information

Medical, Vision, sick leave, vacation leave, education incentive

Thurston County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.

Minimum Age 21
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Must pass medical examination as a condition of employment
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Thurston County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff Disqualifiers

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.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic DUI conviction within the last 5 years.
Potential More than one DUI conviction in a lifetime.
Potential Multiple traffic infractions within the last 5 years (e.g., no liability insurance, no drivers license, or speeding).
Potential Knowingly driving without a valid drivers license or without car insurance for an extended period.
Drug Usage
Automatic

Use of marijuana/THC since date of application.

Potential Pattern of illegal use of drugs in the past 10 years.
Potential Excessive illegal use of drugs prior to the past 10 years.
Automatic

Use of illegal drugs other than marijuana within the past 5 years.

Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Use of a prostitute within the last 5 years.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Illegal sexual relations with a minor.
Potential Criminal conduct as an adult.
Potential Any act of domestic violence.
Employment
Potential Significant non-judicial punishment in the military (e.g., Article 15 or Captains Mast).
Potential Unsatisfactory work history.
Potential Significant history of disciplinary or corrective action, including being late to work and abuse of unscheduled leave.
Potential Unexplained frequent job turnover.
Potential Misrepresentation on an employment application.
Potential Negative personal or professional references.
Potential Insubordination.
Financial
Potential History of fiscal irresponsibility.
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed
Other
Potential History of behavior demonstrating anger control problems.
Potential Pattern of fighting (physical or verbal).
Potential Prejudice or bigotry toward a class of people.
Potential Discriminatory action, including sexual harassment.
Potential Falsifying official documents or giving false information.
Potential Untreated alcohol or substance abuse.
Potential Intentional deception in the selection process of any law enforcement agency.
Potential Failure to notify Civil Service or the Sheriffs Office of a change of address.
Potential Failure to show for any Thurston County Sheriffs Office appointment or being more than 20 minutes late.
Potential Failure to cooperate with the background investigation process.
Automatic Unfit for service based on the behavior assessment or manipulation of the behavioral assessment.
Automatic Failing the polygraph examination.
Automatic Intentional deception or misrepresentation in any stage of the background investigation.

Contact Information

Thurston County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW
Olympia, WA 98502 Thurston County
360-786-5249

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required


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