Lateral Deputy Sheriff - Kennewick, United States - Benton County, WA

Description

*Please read ALL of the following sections for instructions. Missing any requested information or submitting an incomplete application will disqualify you from being considered for this position.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
A completed Personal History Statement (PHS) must be emailed to Click on the following highlighted link to download the


PHS:
Personal History Statement. A link for the PHS can also be found on our Benton County website under Civil Service.

Be sure to thoroughly read the qualification and disqualifier information before applying.

On the PHS, list all positions you have held as a full time paid law enforcement officer, beginning with your present or most recent job.

List any formal education that you have completed at the college or university level. Include degree earned, school and location, dates attended, and number of credit hours earned. Please attach a copy of your graduation diploma(s) or a copy of your official transcript.

List documented and current special certifications outside general law enforcement/corrections or formal education like pilot license, CDL, marine license, etc.

Please attach copies of license or certifications.

If you have any problems downloading the PHS, or have any questions regarding this position, please contact HR at or send an email to:


ATTENTION:
To be considered for a lateral deputy position you must meet ALL of the following minimum eligibility requirements. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you cannot be considered for a lateral position.

If you do not meet these qualifications, please see the Civil Service section of our website for details on applying for an entry level position.

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States, and be able to read and write the English language.
• Must possess or obtain state certification from the Washington State Law Enforcement Training Commission within 12 months of employment.
• Valid Washington State driver license.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Must meet required physical and mental standards and all civil service requirements.
• Must meet all Benton County Sheriff's Office Recruitment Standards.
• Must have successfully passed a certified law enforcement academy. Applicants must also have been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer within the last two years. If not currently employed, the applicant must not have separated for performance or disciplinary reasons to be eligible to apply.
• Must have successfully completed your probationary period with your current or previous law enforcement employer.
• Must have been continuously employed by your present or previous employer as a full time civilian law enforcement officer for not less than 12 months, and have not less than 12 months total full time law enforcement experience by the date of hire. You must have been employed as a full time law enforcement officer within the last 24 months.

DISQUALIFIER INFORMATION:

Prior to employment, certified applicants will complete a thorough criminal history check, personal history background interview, polygraph, physical (medical), and a psychological test.

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers, applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the following:

Driving

• 1 or more traffic crime convictions in the last 2 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.)
• DUI within 2 years of application or 2 DUI convictions in past 10 years. Includes diversion, sentence reduction, and plea bargains.
• Suspension of driver's license within past 2 years.
• 5 or more moving violations in the past 2 years.
• 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 2 years.

Drug Use

• Illegal use/possession of illegal drugs in the last 7 years of application or while employed as LEO (including military).
• Marijuana use/possession within 3 years of application.
• Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
• Illegal opiate use.
• Hallucinogen use within past 7 years. No more than 1 uses total.
• No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
• Manufacture/Cultivation/Sales/Transportation of any illegal drug as an adult.
• Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
• Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case-by-case basis.

Criminal Activity

• Any adult felony convictions.
• Felony as an adult within 5 years of application (admission(s) of committing or while employed as LEO).
• DV conviction or any related crime that bars applicant from firearm possession.
• Conviction of any crime of moral turpitude.
• Crimes against children (admission(s) of any).
• Any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
• Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
• Juvenile felony convictions will be carefully reviewed.
• Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
• Unlawful sexual misconduct.
• Assault under color or authority or any other violation of state or federal Civil Rights Laws (admission(s) of administrative or criminal convictions for).

Employment

• Fired or resigned in lieu of termination from 2 or more jobs in the last 5 years.
• Disciplined for racial, ethnic, or sexual harassment or discrimination.
• Unauthorized use of alcoholic beverages on the job within the last 3 years.
• Withdrawn from consideration for any (law enforcement/fire/corrections/dispatch) employment, because of the following reasons:
• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
• Lied during any stage of hiring process.
• Falsified his or her application, personal history statement, or any other forms during a hiring process.
• Previous revocation or denial of (CJTV/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.

Financial

• Current credit card accounts or resolved accounts in collections will be carefully reviewed.

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.

• 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.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to law enforcement duties and responsibilities.
• Skill in use and care of firearms, motor vehicles, and other police equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports .
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.