Law Enforcement Officer Position

Benton County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

 

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Benton County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

Last updated on October 25, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancy: 1

Important Information

Examples of Duties:

Patrols an assigned area to aid in preventing crime and to enforce federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Responds to a wide variety of calls and complaints including burglaries, homicides, accidents, and other misdemeanors and felonies.

Observes, reports, and acts on conditions conducive to crime and danger such as checking buildings for security, stopping/warning city traffic violators, and checking suspicious persons and vehicles.

Enforces traffic laws, reports traffic hazards, and directs traffic flow when necessary.

Responds to radio calls, determines nature of call, and investigates the circumstances. Performs necessary action such as making arrests and transporting prisoners.

Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Administers first aid and requests medical service. Provides general information to the public on laws and ordinances. Assists individuals with complaints and inquiries or makes referrals to the appropriate authority or agency.

Prepares a variety of records and reports regarding property impounded, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.

Prepares and maintains activity logs and other related similar types of information as a personal reference record of incidents and details.

Performs investigative assignments; conducts interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects; photographs crime scene; collects and documents evidence; may arrest suspects.

Participates in crime prevention efforts by giving lectures and maintaining a high degree of visibility. Makes presentations of civic organizations to encourage public support for department programs.

Appears in court and testifies as necessary.

Maintains proficiency in the use of police related equipment.

May assist in the training of new officers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Area Information

County: Benton
Population: 177,900
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Benton County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff has 1 vacancy.

Benton County currently has openings in our Deputy Patrol Division. We highly encourage all interested individuals to apply and test with Public Safety Testing as soon as possible, so when our agency is ready to schedule oral board interviews, your Personal History Statement (PHS), and test scores have already been received and you can be considered to participate. Individuals who are placed on the eligibility list may be subject to answering an essay question and Sheriff interview. More information will be provided during those steps of the process.

Thank you for your interest in Benton County Sheriff’s Office! If you have any questions regarding the testing, Personal History Statement (PHS), background, polygraph, or hiring process for this position, please contact Devon Henry, Civil Service Chief Examiner, at (509) 737-2777 or email her at devon.henry@co.benton.wa.us

Salary Information

Salary range $6,747 - $8,611 per month, plus benefits.

Benefit Information

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, education bonus, service pay, specialty pay, uniform allowance and equipment provisions. Additional benefits include EAP, AFLAC, time loss and deferred compensation plans.

Benton 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.

PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)  
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / DACA-Recipient
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
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Benton 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 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 2 years (Suspended, Reckless, etc).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 2 years.
Automatic 5 or more moving violations in past 2 years.
Automatic 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 2 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Marijuana - use/possession within 3 years of application.
Automatic Illegal Drugs (all others) - illegal use/possession within 7 years of application, or while employed as LEO (including military).
Automatic Steroids - illegal; use/possession within 3 years of application.
Automatic Manufacture/Cultivation/Sales/Transportation - of any illegal drug as an adult - no time limit.
Automatic Applicant tests positive for drugs.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Felony - as adult within 5 years of application, admission(s) of committing or while employed as LEO.
Automatic Felony - conviction of any felony under WA law.
Automatic DV Convictions - (any) or related crime that bars applicant from firearm possession.
Automatic Conviction of a Crime of Moral Turpitude as an adult.
Automatic Crimes against children - admission(s) of any.
Automatic False Swearing - conviction of any crime involving false swearing.
Automatic Arrest Warrant - at time of application.
Automatic Assault under color of authority or any other violation of state of federal Civil Rights Laws, admission(s) of administrative or criminal convictions for.
Automatic Failure to report witnessed criminal conduct by another law enforcement officer, admission(s) of admin or criminal convictions.
Employment
Automatic Fired or resigned in lieu of termination - from 2 or more jobs in the last 5 years.
Automatic Alcoholic beverages on the job - unauthorized use in last 3 years.
Automatic Racial, ethnic or sexual harassment or discrimination - disciplined for.
Other
Automatic DUI - within 2 years of application or two DUI convictions in the past 10 years. Includes diversion, sentence reduction, plea bargains.
Automatic False statements - making any during application process. Includes discrepancies between our background investigation and those of other agencies.
Automatic Forgery - alteration or intentional omission of facts on application forms (Cheating/dishonesty).
Automatic Dishonorable Discharge - from armed forces.
Automatic Missing any appointment during the application process (without permission).
Automatic

Applicants must possess strong communication skills and be service oriented. They must also possess high morals, an ethical character and have a positive attitude.

Automatic

Individuals who are placed on the eligibility list may be subject to answering an essay question and Sheriff interview. More information will be provided during those steps of the process.

Contact Information

Benton County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

7122 West Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99336 Benton County
509-737-2777

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

PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)