Criminal Justice Ethics for Everyone

Criminal Justice Ethics for Everyone

Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith

In the general orders or in the personnel manual of virtually every police organization there is language about “ethics” and “integrity.” But what exactly does than mean? Ethics is an easy word to throw around and yet very hard to define.

Police officers are held to a higher standard than the general public, both on and off duty, but do we really understand why that is and how an organization can be confident that its employees always act with integrity? Here are just a few thoughts for all law enforcement personnel to ponder, from the chief executive to the newest recruit.

Ethics Must Come From The Top

The foundation to real world ethics has to come from management. A police manager who implements a “no gratuities” policy for his officers but thinks nothing of taking that weekly free dinner from the city’s best restaurant is going to soon lose control of his agency. The director who expects her troopers to enforce the traffic ordinances to the “letter of the law” regardless of who they pull over cannot expect those same cops to look the other way when she helps her neighbor get out of a speeding ticket. The sheriff cannot require his deputies to sell tickets to his re-election fundraiser and expect them to say “no” to that half price sandwich and free drink at the local diner.

If they really want an ethical organization, police managers have to take a long look in the mirror and decide to hold themselves to an even higher standard than they do their personnel.

Can You Train Someone To Be Ethical?

The problem with most police ethics training classes is that they aren’t particularly realistic. Does taking a free cup of coffee or a half price burger mean you are on a slippery slope to taking bribes from the guy who runs the local crack house? Of course not. But these courses tend to be filled with silly quizzes and scenarios (“a liquor store owner on your beat offers you a free bottle of pricey booze to walk with him to the bank’s night deposit drop in a high crime neighborhood, what do you do?”) that don’t really help cops make good decisions.

Police agencies need to find training that goes beyond the “just say no” theory of ethics and integrity and gives cops the real world tools to deal with the conflicts and temptations they may face on a daily basis.

Take Control

Regardless of where you work, you control your own ethical behavior. The word “ethics” literally means “habits.” Webster’s defines “integrity” as “a firm adherence to a code of especially moral values.” Regardless of how your managers, supervisors and co-workers behave, you have to make a conscious decision about your own moral and ethical behavior.

One of the reasons we get hired as cops is because we probably passed a rigorous series of tests and background checks that determined we were moral people. Police agencies tend to hire people with certain values, but then fail to do any “values maintenance” on those same employees.

Often, good cops begin to let go of their own moral codes when they become frustrated with management, the community, and the general arduous nature of the job. Don’t let this happen to you. Understand that you, and you alone, control your own beliefs and behaviors. Rationalizing reasons to lower your own standards based on the conduct of others or your own frustrations is dangerous on several fronts.

You are taking the central control of your own life and giving it away to others, which can lower your own self esteem and lead to a feeling of victim hood and eventually, entitlement. Philosophers such as Aristotle taught that we should study ethics if for no other reason that for our own happiness and well being.

When I’m Off Duty, I Can Do Whatever I Want, Right?

I teach a class titled “Tactical Intervention,” which focuses in part on our behavior off duty and how to successfully intervene when you see a fellow law enforcement officer engage is some potentially life altering and/or career ending behavior, ranging from driving drunk or risking their family life with an affair.

I not only teach officers how to get involved, but why they are obligated to do so. Many of us feel that what happens off duty stays off duty, but do you want to wake up in the morning after a night out with your shift mates and see the newspaper headline “Intoxicated Off Duty Cop Kills Family of Five in Fiery Crash?”

Ethics doesn’t just involve following the written rules; the core of ethical decision making and behavior is “doing the right thing.” Cops are supposed to serve as an example to the rest of the world on how to behave, and as individuals, we are obligated to be role models and teachers not only to the rookies, but to our friends, our subordinates, and especially ourselves. A great way to help decide what to do in a given situation is to ask yourself “can I live with myself and this decision tomorrow, next week, and next year?”

Too often we try to complicate the study of ethics by finding the gray areas. The important thing is to have clearly defined, black and white ethical standards and live them each and every day so that they become “habits” for all of us, regardless of position, assignment, or agency.

Top 5 Things to Study for the Police Exam

Top 5 Things to Study for the Police Exam

Vocabulary.

Abide
Accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)


Abuse
cruel or inhumane treatment


Accessory
someone who helps another person commit a crime


Accidental
without intention (especially resulting from heedless action)


Accomplice
a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)


Accord
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns


Accused
a defendant in a criminal proceeding


Accuser
someone who imputes guilt or blame


Action
a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another


Administer
work in an administrative capacity


Admission
an admission in pleadings, testimony, or otherwise in court makes the contract enforceable for the quantity of goods admitted


Adopt
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own


Adversary
someone who offers opposition


Affect
connect closely and often incriminatingly



Affidavit
written declaration made under oath


Against
contra + accusative


Agency
an administrative unit of government


Agent
any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau


Agreement
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises


Alias
a name that has been assumed temporarily


Alibi
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question (coartada)


Alienate
transfer property or ownership


Allegation
(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)


Ammunition
information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint / any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction


APB
ALL POINTS BULLETIN, INFORME A TODAS LAS UNIDADES PARA QUE ESTEN A LA ESPECTATIVA DE ...


Appeal
(law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial


Appoint
To choose (someone) for a position or duty; to decide on


Appraisal
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) / an expert valuation; an assessment; an estimate of quality or quantity


Armed
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms


Armor
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles / equip with armor


Arraignment
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment / , A proceeding in which a criminal defendant is brought into court, told of the charges in an indictment or information, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.


Arrest
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)


Arsenal
a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms


Arson
malicious burning to destroy property


Aspect
a distinct feature or element in a problem / , a characteristic to be considered


Assailant
(n.) a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)


Assault
a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped / , the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will


Assignment
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)


Assistance
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose


Attachment
a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding


Attack
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)


Attitude
feelings, often based on our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events

Authorityan administrative unit of government


Authorize
grant authorization or clearance for, to approve or permit; to give power or authority to


Autopsy
an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease


Background check
serves to determine who a person is by determining his or her address, place of employment, job position, financial position,, etc. Most widely used to ascertain the background and personalities of witnesses, judges, or any other person connected to a client's case.


Backup
a duplicate data file which may be used to restore information in the event of a power failure or other data loss


Badge
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)


Bail
the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)


Ballistics
The study of the flight of bullets or other hurled objects


Bankruptcy
a legal process intended to insure equality among the creditors of a corporation declared in bankruptcy



Bargain
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each, an advantageous purchase


Base
use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes, , not adhering to ethical or moral principles


Basis
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained


Battery
an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact


Beat
glare or strike with great intensity


Behavior
observable actions of human beings and nonhuman animals


Behind bars
When someone is behind bars, they are in prison.


Belief
an organized pattern of knowledge that an individual holds as true about his or her world


Blackmail
extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information


Bloodstain
the interpretation of size, shape, orientation, and distribution of blood pooled or spattered on various surfaces at a crime scene. Information about the event can be derived from the proper interpretation of the stains.


Bobby
an informal term for a British policeman


Bomb squad
brigada anti-explosivos


Bond
a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money


Branch
an administrative division of some larger or more complex organization


Breach
act in disregard of laws and rules


Bribery
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage


Briefing
a speech informing members of a group of changes in policy or procedure


Brutal
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering


Buccal swab
taken from the inner cheek to collect cells for use in DNA determination


Burden
the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse


Burglary
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property


Capability
an aptitude that may be developed, the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally



Captain
a policeman in charge of a precinct, an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant


Capture
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property/, take possession of by force, as after an invasion


Case
look over, usually with the intention to rob EX. "They men cased the housed"


Caution
a warning against certain acts


Cease fire
An agreement to stop fighting a war.


Challenge
a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror


Character
the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions


Cheat
the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme


Chief
a person who is in charge


Circumstances
facts and conditions that affect a situation


Citizen
A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community


Civil
having to do with citizens; not military or religious; courteous and polite; Ex. married in a civil ceremony; Ex. civil strife/disorder/law; N. civility; CF. civic


Claim
ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example/, demand for something as rightful or due


Code
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)


Coerce
to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats


Collusion
secret agreement or cooperation


Command
exercise authoritative control or power over


Commission
a special assignment that is given to a person or group


Commissioner
a government administrator


Commit
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation


Common-law
a system of law based on precedent and customs


Community property
System of ownership; each spouse has an equal interest in property acquired during marriage: separate property is that acquired before marriage


Community relations
organizations participation with and within a community to maintain and enhance its environment to the benefit of both the organization and the community


Community service
a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions


Complaint
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense/, (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based


Complication
A series of difficulties forming the central action in a narrative


Conduct
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people


Confession
a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party


Connection
the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination/, a supplier (especially of narcotics)


Consent
permission to do something


Consideration
information that should be kept in mind when making a decision


Conspiracy
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act


Constable
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff


Constitution
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government


Contact
be in or establish communication with


Contempt
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body


Control
the activity of managing or exerting control over something


Controversial
marked by or capable of arousing controversy


Convict
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

Conviction
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

Cooperation
people working together for a common goal

Cop
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman


Coroner
The presiding officer of a special court, a medical officer, or an officer of law responsible for investigating deaths, particularly those happening under unusual circumstances., MEDICO FORENSE

Corruption
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery)

Counterfeit
a copy that is represented as the original/, not genuine

Court
a room in which a law court sits

Credit theft
Occurrs when a credit card is stolen and used for fraudulent use.


Crime
(criminal law) an act punishable by law


Criminal
someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime


Criminal justice system
System of state and federal courts, police, and prisons that enforces criminal law


Criminology
the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement

Cuffs
shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist

Custody
holding by the police

Damage
a legal injury is any damage resulting from a violation of a legal right

Danger
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

Dangerous
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

Data base
a collection of electonically stored data

Deadly
extremely poisonous or injurious


Deal
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each


Dealings
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)


Decision
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration



Dedication
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

Deed
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

Defendant
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law
Defense
the defendant and his legal advisors collectively


Deliberate
discuss the pros and cons of an issue


Delinquency
an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor

Democratic
belong to or relating to the Democratic Party

Denial
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

Department
a specialized division of a large organization


Deputy
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others


Detail
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole


Detain
deprive of freedom


Detection
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator


Detective
a police officer who investigates crimes


Deter
to discourage or prevent from taking action


Determination
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration


Deviant
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior


Dignity
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect


Direct
of a current flowing in one direction only


Discovery
(law) compulsory pretrial disclosure of documents relevant to a case


Disobedience
n. Neglect or refusal to comply with an authoritative injunction.

Dispatch
an official report (usually sent in haste) / , the property of being prompt and efficient

Disregard
lack of attention and due care

District attorney
an official prosecutor for a judicial district, a lawyer who works for the government and brings accused persons to trial (same as prosecution)

DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid, the material that contains the information that determines inherited characteristics

Documentation
1. The documents that are required for something, or that give evidence or proof of something. 2. Drawings or printed information that contains instructions for assembling, installing, operating, and servicing.


Documents
in its narrow sense, written sources that provide data; in its extended sense, archival material of any sort, including photographs, movies, CDs, DVDs, and so on


Domestic
of or relating to the home / , native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; a household servant


Drill
(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms


Drugs
substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind


Duty
work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons


Educate
create by training and teaching

Education
the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)

Effect
(of a law) having legal validity

Embezzle
defraud; steal / , to steal property entrusted to one's care

Emergency
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

Emphasis
special importance or significance


Enable
to make possible; to give the means to bring about



Encumber
to weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debt, etc.); to fill up, block up, hinder

Enforce
ensure observance of laws and rules



Entail
(v.) to put a burden on, impose, require, involve; to restrict ownership of property by limiting inheritance; (n.) such a restriction

Equality
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

Equipment
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

Escape
the act of escaping physically


Ethical
conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior

Eviction
the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law

Evidence
give evidence / , (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

Examination
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

Execute
carry out the legalities of

Exonerate
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges


Expert
a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

Expunge
remove by erasing or crossing out

Extort
obtain by coercion or intimidation

Extradition
the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty)

Extreme
the furthest or highest degree of something

Law Enforcement Job Family written test consist of and what should I study?

1.  Vocabulary 
2. Reading Comprehension 
3. Writing Clarity 
4. Spelling 
5. Grammar 
6.  Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
7. Data Interpretation

There is no time for Fuck ups in this testing.

If I take the exam and fail, may I reapply?

For LEJF bulletins opened after August 5, 2014, candidates may reapply twelve (12) months after the date of the failed test. For more information, please see the Reapply Procedure section of the respective job bulletin. Candidates may reapply for the Law Enforcement Technician (LET), six (6) months after the date of the failed test. For more information, please refer to the Eligibility Information section of the respective job bulletin(s). Important notice: candidates may retake a test only if the respective job bulletin is open.


Is there a program for applicants who reside outside of California?

Yes, there is an Out-of-State program available for DST applicants only.
Once you have completed the application and JSQ,
please contact the Sworn Examinations Unit either by e-mail at, swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org
or by phone, at (323) 981-5800, to request to be placed on the Out-of-State program.

 Once a test date is available, you will be notified via e-mail.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Out-of-State program enables you to complete the first six components of the DST hiring process in four days.
These components are: (1) written test, (2) Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT), (3) P.O.S.T. mandated structured interview, (4) background interview, (5) fingerprinting, and (6) polygraph. Your ability to complete all six components is contingent upon you passing the written test, VPAT, structured interview, and background interview. If you successfully pass the written test, you will proceed to the VPAT. Once you successfully complete the VPAT, you will be assigned to a background investigator who will conduct an interview and review your completed Personal and Work History package, and all other required documents. Fingerprinting and polygraph examination will follow after successful completion of the background interview. LASD does not reimburse candidates for expenses incurred while participating in the Out-of State program. Should you choose to participate in this program, you will be responsible for all related expenses

Very important information here...

 Vocabulary

1.)customer service - is meeting the needs of customers dependably and accurately, in a manner that is timely, responsive, courteous, proactive, and sensitive to the customers’ needs; projects competence; and builds relationships of trust and mutual respect.

Ex:

External Customers:Clients  Patients  Applicants
Internal Customers:Supervisors  Co-workers  Support Staff

2.) Communicating Effectively- asking appropriate questions, actively listening, and responding appropriately will help them feel valued and likely enhance their level of satisfaction with the service you provide.

Open-ended questions-
How may I help you?  What information do you need?  Can you describe what happened?  What happened next?

Close-ended questions -   Is this your correct address?  What day is the form due?  Did you receive the paperwork?  Do you have access to the Internet?

1. Consistent. Treat similar issues in a similar manner and do not favor one customer over another.

Example: “I can understand why you would like to receive the information right away, but unfortunately it is against policy to discuss this information over the telephone. Your results can only be provided in writing.”

2. Honest and Accurate. Provide all appropriate facts, inform your customer about possible problems, make promises you know you can honor, and be accountable for your actions.
Example: “I apologize for the inconvenience. This policy is designed to protect your privacy. I have researched your case and found that your notification letter was delayed because of a computer-related problem.”

3. Personalized. Listen to what matters most to your customer and find the solution that best resolves his/her concern(s) while following organizational policies and procedures.Example: “The computer problem has been fixed and I will make sure the letter is sent out today. If you prefer, I can also email a copy of the notification letter to your email address on file.”
4. Responsive. Take action and be diligent in providing the assistance or information in a timely manner. Example: “As you requested, I will email the notification letter to your office. May I call you in 15 minutes to make sure you received it?”

Goal – Why are you sending the email?

 Relevance – Did you include enough information without over-explaining?
 Emotional Tone – Is the message friendly and respectful?
 Action – Will your customer know what to do after reading your message?
 Timeframe – Will your customer know when to respond?

I got the following information from this website: 

http://dhrdcap.co.la.ca.us/olt/support_info/docs/CustomerServiceGuide20091208.pdf

LEFP - Law Enforcement Job Family written test consist of and what should I study?

What does the Law Enforcement Job Family written test consist of and what should I study?


 The written test consists of seven sections:

1. .Vocabulary 
2.  Reading Comprehension
3.   Writing Clarity.
4. Spelling . Grammar
5.   Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
6.  Data Interpretation 

There are websites available that have sample or practice tests to help in the preparation of this test.

They are only guides and do not guarantee success in the test.
These sample tests are located at the following websites: 
 The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department website.

http://shq.lasdnews.net/content/uoa/PER/LawEnfmtJobFamilyStudyGuide.pdf 
 The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources website, http://dhrdcap.co.la.ca.us/olt/index.cfm?fuseaction=general.showPrintables 

The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission website, http://lib.post.ca.gov/Publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf You may also find study materials/literature at the public library or local bookstores on entrylevel law enforcement employment tests.

Prepping for Deputy Sheriff in Los Angeles.

So far I applied and submitted my application on their website.


I have nothing to hide.

I submitted the following,

1. Resume
2. certificates of achievements and completions
3. CPR,AED and First Aid
4. High School Diploma (within the resume >going to my website)

Next I need to study, I believe I need to study more than I can exercise of this moment. I also, believe I need to eat healthy while I study and work on my credit scores.

Then comes the question: why and how did I choose to be a Sheriff:

I am true Freedom Fighter, I believe in enforcing the true law of the land Supreme Law of the land U.S constitution.

Then how am I going to become a sheriff?

Well, it takes patience, persistence and diligence.

So, what and how I am going to apply this in my life, I noticed I am more active when  I write it in my blog then do it. Or I feel good just writing about what I did and accomplished. Especially with technology now. I have full access to all of the internet source.

Welcome to my top 3 sheriffs.

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE

Salary

  

 $61,675.68 - $76,615.68 Annually

Location

  

 Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

  

Full time

Department

  

SHERIFF'S LAW ENFORCEMENT

Job Number

  

J2707S

Closing

  

Continuous

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS
• QUESTIONS

Position/Program Information

 
 
FILING START DATE:   08/10/2015

THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THE EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.

EXAM NUMBER:            J2707S

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:
Applicants who hold the following degrees from an accredited university may be eligible to receive the following base pay:

AA/AS: $5,425.82
BA/BS: $5,727.92

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:  Open Competitive

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions in this non-sworn Deputy Sheriff Trainee classification are characterized by participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, evidence and investigation, patrol and traffic procedures, administration of justice, police/community relations and jail custody and operations. Incumbents must possess the ability to assimilate classroom instructions covering a wide variety of academic and technical subjects as well as physical skill and coordination to become proficient in firearm and weaponless defense techniques.  The program is approved by the California Department of Corrections and the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

Essential Job Functions

WORKS IN A CUSTODY OR COURT SERVICES ENVIRONMENT

• Enforces/ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, local ordinances, and judicial compliance orders as necessary
• Guards, transports, and maintains the security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures
• Oversees the work of and instructs a group of inmates assigned to various operations, maintenance, or other rehabilitative activities
• Operates a computer terminal to obtain criminal history information including warrants or other holds, and updates classification or housing information as necessary
• Secures prisoners and their property and monies as necessary in compliance with departmental policy and procedures including juvenile detention policy and regulations
• Performs various law enforcement duties during a local state of emergency

DRIVES A RADIO CAR PATROLLING AREAS TO DETECT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY, AND PRESERVE THE PEACE

• Enforces Federal and State laws and local ordinances
• Pursues suspects on foot or in a vehicle
• Subdues resisting suspects utilizing necessary force, including firearms, to maintain law and order and ensure personal and other's safety
• Detains, arrests, books, and transports suspects
• Collects, preserves, and records evidence
• Maintains a log and writes arrest reports
• Makes traffic stops, issues warnings, and writes traffic citations
• Responds to emergency scenes and calls for service to provide assistance and maintain law and order
• Recovers lost or stolen property

INVESTIGATES EMERGENT AND NON-EMERGENT COMPLAINTS OF CRIMES AND CONDUCTS FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS

• Investigates victims, witnesses, suspects, and informants
• Takes notes, and writes complaint and investigative reports
• Searches for, collects, records, and preserves evidence (including contraband)
• Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings
• Serves civil and criminal process papers

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

AGE:
19 ½ years of age at the time of filing and at least 20 years of age at the time of appointment.

CITIZENSHIP:
U.S. citizen -OR- permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship.

For more information regarding citizenship requirements, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800-375-5283 or visit their website at http://www.uscis.gov. Applicants will be required to submit a copy of their Citizenship diploma or paperwork showing they have applied for citizenship during the background process.

EDUCATION:
High school graduate from an approved or accredited U.S. High School -OR- have passed the General Education Development (GED) test indicating high school graduation.  Education requirements are required by Government Code Section 1031 (e). In accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 1031(e), accredited high schools are those accredited by certifying organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and include accredited public and non-public high schools in the United States and accredited United States Department of Defense high schools.


LICENSE:
A valid California class "C" driver license is required to perform job-related essential functions. California applicants must possess a current, non-expired California class "C" or above driver license at the time filing.

Out of state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing and will be required to obtain a California Class "C" or above driver license at the time of hire.

Successful applicants for this position will be required to submit a copy of their California driver
license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
IV - Arduous  
Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending,
twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be in good general physical fitness and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the position of Deputy Sheriff Trainee. 

HEIGHT-WEIGHT RELATIONSHIP:
Although there are no minimum or maximum height requirements, the height-weight relationship of each applicant must either (1) fall within the ranges in the following table or (2) if the applicant's height is not included on the table, be found to be acceptable after individual evaluation. Height measurements are conducted without shoes. Weight measurements are conducted without shoes and coat. Applicants whose height falls between any of the measurements shown on the table must meet the requirements of the lower height. Individuals who do not meet the standard shall have their body fat measured. Female candidates whose body fat is 33% or less may be qualified. Male candidates whose body fat is 22% or less may be qualified.

MALE HEIGHT WEIGHT
5ft. 0in. 110 lbs. to 143 lbs. 5ft. 10in. 144 lbs. to 185 lbs.
5ft. 1in. 112 lbs. to 146 lbs. 5ft. 11in. 148 lbs. to 191 lbs.
5ft. 2in. 115 lbs. to 149 lbs. 6ft. 00in. 152 lbs. to 197 lbs.
5ft. 3in. 118 lbs. to 152 lbs. 6ft. 01in. 156 lbs. to 203 lbs.
5ft. 4in. 121 lbs. to 155 lbs. 6ft. 02in. 160 lbs. to 209 lbs.
5ft. 5in. 124 lbs. to 158 lbs. 6ft. 03in. 164 lbs. to 215 lbs.
5ft. 6in. 128 lbs. to 163 lbs. 6ft. 04in. 168 lbs. to 221 lbs.
5ft. 7in. 132 lbs. to 168 lbs. 6ft. 05in. 172 lbs. to 227 lbs.
5ft. 8in. 136 lbs. to 173 lbs. 6ft. 06in. 176 lbs. to 233 lbs.
5ft. 9in. 140 lbs. to 179 lbs. 6ft. 07in. 180 lbs. to 239 lbs.
 
FEMALE HEIGHT WEIGHT
5ft. 0in. 095 lbs. to 129 lbs. 5ft. 10in. 131 lbs. to 180 lbs.
5ft. 1in. 098 lbs. to 132 lbs. 5ft. 11in. 135 lbs. to 185 lbs.
5ft. 2in. 101 lbs. to 135 lbs. 6ft. 00in. 139 lbs. to 192 lbs.
5ft. 3in. 104 lbs. to 138 lbs. 6ft. 01in. 143 lbs. to 197 lbs.
5ft. 4in. 107 lbs. to 144 lbs. 6ft. 02in. 147 lbs. to 204 lbs.
5ft. 5in. 111 lbs. to 150 lbs. 6ft. 03in. 151 lbs. to 210 lbs.
5ft. 6in. 115 lbs. to 156 lbs. 6ft. 04in. 155 lbs. to 216 lbs.
5ft. 7in. 119 lbs. to 162 lbs. 6ft. 05in. 159 lbs. to 222 lbs.
5ft. 8in. 123 lbs. to 168 lbs. 6ft. 06in. 163 lbs. to 228 lbs.
5ft. 9in. 127 lbs. to 174 lbs. 6ft. 07in. 167 lbs. to 234 lbs. 

VISION:
(1) Acuity - At least 20/70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20/30 in each eye.
(2) Color perception - Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.

HEARING:
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000 Hz

There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worst ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
The examination will consist of a written test, weighted 100%, assessing vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing clarity, spelling, grammar, deductive and inductive reasoning, and data interpretation.

Applicants must pass the written test to be placed on the Eligible Register.  Applicants who fail the written test may retake the test once every twelve (12) months.

The written test is not reviewable by applicants per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL. 

SCORE TRANSFERS
Applicants who achieve a passing score within the last eighteen (18) months for any of the Law Enforcement Job Family ( LEJF) examinations will have their written test score automatically transferred to all LEJF positions for which they have applied. Scores are valid for eighteen (18) months.   The LEJF includes the following positions: Deputy Sheriff - Lateral (DS-Lateral), Deputy Sheriff Trainee – P.O.S.T. Trained (DST-POST), Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST), Custody Assistant (CA), Security Officer (SO), and Security Assistant (SA).


TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION
There are websites available that have sample or practice tests to help in the preparation of this examination. They are only guides and do not guarantee success in the examination. These sample tests are located at the following sites:

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department website:

http://shq.lasdnews.net/content/uoa/PER/LawEnfmtJobFamilyStudyGuide.pdf

The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources website:

http://dhrdcap.co.la.ca.us/olt/index.cfm?fuseaction=general.showPrintables

The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission website:

http://lib.post.ca.gov/Publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf
 

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing score on this examination shall be added to the eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of eighteen (18) months following the date of eligibility. All names on the register are eligible for appointment. No person on the eligible register may compete for this examination more than once every eighteen (18) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

REAPPLY PROCEDURE
Applicants who have participated in the examination process for any one of the LEJF examinations listed above, and did not achieve a passing score, must wait twelve (12) months after the date of any failed test component to reapply for any of the LEJF examinations. Reapplying continuously will override the existing application and will cause a delay in the processing of the application. Only the most current application will be considered.

Applicants who do not agree to the work conditions and/or fail the background questionnaire section in the supplemental questionnaire may not reapply until twelve (12) months from the date of the failed component.

Applicants who withdraw from the hiring process during the background investigation period will have to wait twelve (12) months from the withdrawal date to reapply.

FAILURE TO APPEAR
If you fail to appear to the written test administration, you will not be able to reapply for the position for twelve (12) months.

DISQUALIFICATION
The background questionnaire section of the supplemental questions are utilized to ensure applicants meet the standards of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.  Applicants who fail the background questionnaire section in the supplemental questions will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification to reapply.

Candidates who receive a letter of disqualification as a result of their background
investigation:

• will not be allowed to reapply for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification AND
• will be disqualified from all of the LEJF positions for which they have applied.

The above applies to candidates who were disqualified from previous LEJF examinations.

DUAL TRACK CAREER PATH
The Dual Track Career Path program was developed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to enhance continuity, stability, and accountability in the Los Angeles County correctional system and Patrol related functions. The Dual Track will allow sworn personnel to select, remain, and promote within their career path of choice: Custody, Patrol, or both.

When applicants complete the Deputy Sheriff Trainee employment application, they will be asked to select their career path. Applicants' career path selection at this time is not binding. The Department will do its best to accommodate the selected Career Path; however, upon graduation from the Sheriff's academy, new Deputies will be assigned accordingly dependent upon the needs of the Department. Once Deputies complete their probationary period they will be afforded the opportunity to re-evaluate their career path selection again.

Deputies who select a career path in Custody can remain and promote within Custody Division, until they elect to change their career path. Deputies who select a career path in Patrol and become patrol certified can transfer and promote throughout the Department.

The hiring process, selection requirements, academy curriculum, and monthly entry-level salary will remain unchanged. Deputies who elect a career path in Patrol, become patrol certified, and complete the required number of years will be eligible to receive additional pay.
 
LASD HIRING PROCESS

1. Written Test
2. Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT)
3. P.O.S.T. mandated Structured Interview and Background Investigation
4. Medical and Psychological Evaluations

VALIDATED PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (VPAT)
Candidates who successfully pass the written test will be placed on an eligible register and will be scheduled for the Validated Physical Ability Test (VPAT) within two (2) weeks from the written test date, unless otherwise noted. The VPAT consists of pushups, a 75 yard run, arm endurance test, sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run.

Candidates will be allowed three (3) opportunities to pass the VPAT within a twelve (12) month period beginning from the date of the first scheduled VPAT appointment. Only candidates who pass the VPAT will proceed to the background investigation. If candidates do not pass the VPAT after the third opportunity, they must wait twelve (12) months from the date of their third VPAT opportunity to reapply for this examination. If a candidate fails to appear to any scheduled VPAT appointment without prior authorization from the Pre-Employment staff, the absence will constitute a failure and the candidate eliminates one of his/her three (3) granted opportunities. Applicants who withdraw from the hiring process during the VPAT must wait twelve (12) months from the date of withdrawal before they can reapply for the position.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
The background process consists of a P.O.S.T. mandated structured interview, thorough background investigation, fingerprint search, and polygraph test. Examples of disqualifying factors discovered during this investigation include: the failure to appear to scheduled appointments, any felony convictions, job related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 or more moving violations within the last year), at fault accidents, suspended license, driving under the influence, poor credit or employment history, substance abuse, and on probation.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Candidates who successfully complete the background investigation and are selected for appointment, will be extended an offer of employment that is conditional upon the results of their medical examination, which includes a psychological evaluation.
 
APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO:

• work any shift
• work overtime and consecutive shifts
• work on any day of the year
• work with people of any race or ethnic group
• work assignments with co-workers of the opposite sex
• work patrol or custody assignments
• work in any location within the County of Los Angeles
• injure and perhaps kill another person in defense of your life or the life of others
• have split or varied days off
• work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of your duties
• deal with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught, or mentally ill
• deal with volatile or life threatening situations
• make appropriate split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations
• work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals

ACADEMY TRAINING
The Sheriff's Academy training program is approved by the California Department of Corrections and the California Commission on P.O.S.T. It may take up to twenty-two (22) weeks to complete the academy. Classes are conducted Monday through Friday and some weekends and holidays. Academy days are generally eight and one half hours long and may be conducted in shifts. Recruits generally spend additional time outside of class preparing for class and studying for exams. Recruits in the Sheriff's Academy will participate in classroom and scenario-based training which will include: the interpretation and application of laws, report writing, radio operations, first aid and CPR, defensive tactics, handcuffing and searching techniques, use of the baton, the safe handling, care, and use of firearms, emergency vehicle operations, and Department regulations and laws regarding the use of force and firearms. Throughout the academy program, recruits will also participate in regular physical training. Knowledge, skill and task competence will be assessed. Academy success will be determined through multiple choice and true/false tests, role playing exercises, performance, physical ability, and work sample tests.
 
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
All applicants are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employment application. All information, including the selection requirements (i.e., age, citizenship, education and driver license) is subject to verification and your application may be rejected at any time during the selection process.  The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements.  
 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE
To apply for this examination, click on the "Apply" tab located on the top right corner of the screen. Your application must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm (PST), on the last day of filing.

Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents (only if required) as attachments during application submission. Applicants will be required to provide the required documents during the background process.
 
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING:

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES:
Applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County for those candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
 
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e., 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.


ADA Coordinator Phone:                  (323) 981-5800
Teletype Phone:                               (323) 260-5291
California Relay Services Phone:     (800) 735-2922
Alternate TTY Phone:                       (323) 267-6669
Department Contact Name:             Sworn Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone:            (323) 981-5800
Department Contact email:             swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org

Job Information

KING COUNTY SHERIFF
516 THIRD AVENUE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104
(206)205-7625http://www.kingcountysheriffjobs.com

Updated: April 08, 2016

King County Sheriff's Office has reached our recruitment goals for the first part of 2016, we appreciate your interest and encourage you to continue to apply for upcoming vacancies.

Watch for further updates here or at the King County Sheriff’s Office website at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/sheriff/Careers/Deputy.aspx.

Classification: Entry-Level Sheriff’s Deputy Salary Information: Base salary range from $5,226 per month (entry) to $7,317 per month after five years. Education incentives, longevity pay and premium pay apply depending upon assignment.

Benefit Information: Medical insurance funded (90%) after meeting annual deductible and attaining gold status Fully paid dental, vision and basic life insurance for you and all of your dependents Take home vehicle upon completion of probation All uniforms and equipment provided LEOFF 2 retirement Optional deferred compensation program Paid vacation and sick time

Current Hiring Status: Vacancies are filled following King County Civil Rules. Top candidates are forwarded to the the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur. KCSO hires continuously

Applicant Contact Person: Name: Recruiter Email: kcso.recruiter@kingcounty.gov Phone: (206) 205-7625

Department Information: KCSO's 1070 employees (660 commissioned, 410 non-commissioned) function under four core values: leadership, integrity, service and teamwork. We are a full-service law enforcement agency for unincorporated King County, 12 cities and towns, the local and regional transit systems and the King County Airport. KCSO has four divisions: Field Operations (all uniformed patrol functions), Special Operations (SWAT, K9, Marine Unit, Helicopters, Search & Rescue), Criminal Investigations (detective positions investigating a wide variety of crimes) and Technical Services (911 call center, computer services). Deputies may choose from a variety of work environments ranging from urban to suburban and rural. Commissioned deputies assigned to patrol work eight hour shifts on a 5-2, 5-3 schedule. City/County/Area Information:  Located on Puget Sound in Washington State, and covering 2,134 square miles, King County is nearly twice as large as the average county in the United States. With more than 1.8 million people, it also ranks as the 14th most populous county in the nation. King County (and the county seat, Seattle) is home to four professional sports teams, several concert and theater venues, ten colleges and universities, Starbucks, Boeing, 25,000 acres of parks and 175 miles of trails. Population:  500,000 Department Size:  1070 (660 commissioned, 410 non-commissioned)

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Job Requirements

Age: 20 to begin testing; must be 21 at date of hire.

US Citizen: Yes (at time of application)

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid WASHINGTON State Driver's License: Valid Washington Driver’s License at time of hire.

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Normal color vision (based on the Ishihara standard range of normal color vision as determined by the medical exam)

Uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better, correctable to 20/30 with the use of glasses, hard contact lenses or soft contacts you have worn for less than one year OR

Corrected vision to 20/30 or better with soft contact lenses you have worn for at least one year (in this case there is no uncorrected vision standard) OR

Uncorrected vision of 20/30 or better.

College:
None

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant:
We consider the highest score received within the past one year.

Any person who unsuccessfully competes in an examination shall not be eligible to compete in another examination for the same class within six months.

SPECIFIC DISQUALIFIERS/BEHAVIORS:
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 205-7625 and ask to speak to the recruiter.

THE FOLLOWING ARE BEHAVIORS THAT WILL BE GIVEN CASE-BY-CASE CONSIDERATION.

Drugs
As a juvenile, convicted of any drug crime
Huffing of commercial chemical agents (glue, paint, etc.) Trafficking (selling, offering to sell, or transporting for sale) any illegal drug.

Criminal Activity
All criminal activity not listed as an automatic disqualification, whether discovered or not, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Any solicitation, or pattern of solicitation of prostitute(s). Any juvenile convictions (felony or misdemeanor).

Driving
2 or more at fault collisions within the last 5 years.
3 or more moving violations within the last 5 years.
Driving While License Suspended or Revoked.

Military
Any discharge from any military service under other than honorable circumstances.

Law Enforcement Certification
Any suspension, revocation, or denial of a Law Enforcement certificate (CJTC/POST) in any state.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS:
The King County Sheriff's Office will disqualify any candidate whose background includes the following:

Drugs

• As an adult, convicted of any drug crime, felony or misdemeanor
• Use of mushrooms within the last three (3) years
• Use of hallucinogens (includes GHB & ecstasy; excludes mushrooms), cocaine, methamphetamine, or opiates within the last ten (10) years
• Use of any other illegal drug, including steroids, within the last five (5) years
• Illegal use of four (4) or more different controlled substances, including marijuana, in the last ten (10) years
• Any instance of manufacturing or cultivating illegal drugs for the purpose of sale or distribution
• Use of any illegal drugs while employed in a criminal justice capacity
• Obtaining a prescription under false pretenses
• Any instance of illegally injected amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin, barbiturates, or valium
• Any instance of illegally using a drug after submitting an application to any Law Enforcement agency
• Marijuana use will reviewed on a case-by-case basis; however, in order to increase the likelihood of continuing on in the hiring and background process, an applicant should not have used Marijuana in the last 12 months

Criminal Activity

• Any adult felony convictions
• Any adult misdemeanor conviction for crimes involving theft or crimes of violence
• Conviction of Minor In Possession of Alcohol within the last three (3) years
• Any conviction for a sex related crime
• Any instance of required registration as a sex offender, regardless of conviction status
• Any conviction for solicitation of prostitution

Driving

• Conviction of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol within the last ten (10) years
• Conviction of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol more than once
• As an adult, conviction of Attempting to Elude, or Hit and Run
• As an adult, conviction of Reckless or Negligent Driving 1st degree in the last five (5) years
• Driving While License Suspended/Revoked reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Domestic Violence

• Any conviction for any crime classified as a Domestic Violence offense

Military

• Any discharge from any military service other than honorable will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
• A dishonorable discharge remains an automatic disqualifier

Selection Procedure:
All interested applicants must first sign-up and complete the written and physical tests administered by NTN (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com). Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 75% on the NTN video and 70% on the reading test. The report writing score is pass/fail, as is the physical test. This Physical Agility Test includes: a mile and a half run, a 300m sprint, push-ups and sit-ups (minimum 160 points needed for a passing score).

Those who pass this initial phase will be contacted by the King County Sheriff’s Office to participate in an examination process consisting of the following:
ORAL BOARD: Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral scored examination to evaluate their experience, education, and personal preparation for the position.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Candidates who are successful in the examination process will be subjected to a comprehensive background investigation.

POLYGRAPH: Candidates who successfully pass the background investigation will be required to take and pass a polygraph test.

MEDICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS: Candidates who successfully pass the background investigation and are conditionally offered a position would be required to successfully complete a required extensive medical and psychological examination prior to appointment as a Deputy.

NOTE: Candidates must pass all phases of the testing process to be further considered.

Testing Fee Waiver:
King County Sheriff's Office offers a testing fee waiver. Click here to see if you meet the criteria.

Civil Service - Deputy Sheriff - Entry Level

Salary

  

 $54,890.88 - $71,874.59 Annually

Location

  

 County Wide-Various Possible County Worksites, WA

Job Type

  

Full-Time

Department

  

Sheriff

Job Number

  

4023-2013

Closing

  

Continuous

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS

Description

 

The primary duties of this class are in support of the County's Sheriff's Office law enforcement functions. Responsibilities include protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, and investigating crimes throughout Snohomish County.

PLEASE NOTE: All interested applicants MUST also complete an application, personnel history questionnaire and successfully pass the written and physical fitness tests administered by NTNwww.nationaltestingnetwork.com.

Applicant MUST achieve a passing score of at least 75% on the video section of the written exam. Applicant MUST pass the counting and reading sections of the written exam and the physical fitness test. The Physical Fitness Test includes: a mile and a half run, push-ups and sit-ups (minimum 120 points needed for a passing score).
 

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Patrol unincorporated Snohomish County to deter and discover crimes; conduct crime scene investigations; enforce laws and ordinances; render public assistance as needed.
2. Respond to reported crime scenes; take action to secure the scene; interview victims and witnesses; gather and preserve evidence; arrest suspects; prepare required reports.
3. Investigate and report accidents; administer emergency first aid until aid car arrives.
4. Issue notices of infraction and citations to violators of state laws and county ordinances; serve warrants of arrest.
5. Interview and investigate citizen complaints; respond to inquiries; provide information to the public on laws and ordinances; assist in resolving problems; make referrals to appropriate agencies as necessary.
6. Guard prisoners at hospitals and/or in court; transport prisoners to and from jail and court.
7. Prepare required reports and maintain necessary records.
8. Testify as a credible witness in court as required.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES

 

1. May perform duties in specialty units in accordance with policies of the unit, and depending on experience.
2. May supervise activities of volunteer personnel.
3. May perform the duties of Sergeant.

Minimum Qualifications

     High school diploma or GED certificate. An associate of arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred. Must be United States citizen; minimum 21 years of age, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, is required prior to appointment.

Must pass a Civil Service examination; AND pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.
 

Employees must be armed at all times while on duty and must carry official office identification when armed. Must qualify with a firearm on a regular basis.

 
 

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 

Knowledge of:

• Basic law enforcement practices and procedures.
• English grammar, word usage, spelling and punctuation.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Defensive driving.

Ability to:

• Use discretion and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Keyboarding skill using various computer applications; minimum 20 net words per minute.
• Interpret laws, rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people regardless of age, sex, social, cultural, or ethnic background.
• Maintain accurate and orderly records and files.
• Perform strenuous physical tasks.
• Work independently in stressful situations; follow oral and written instructions.
• Problem solving skills to analyze situations and determine proper course of action; assertively handle situations encountered; observation skills and attention to detail.
• Use and care of firearms and law enforcement equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle at high speeds; read and use road maps.
• Use standardized radio codes and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with office personnel, personnel of other agencies, and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

     Positions in this class typically require daily dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; standing for prolonged periods; work outdoors possibly in inclement weather; operate a motor vehicle on public roads for travel throughout the county; exposure to hazardous materials, diseases, and airborne/blood borne pathogens; daily wearing protective gear and equipment; precise control of fingers and hand movements; daily strenuous physical tasks; and lifting, moving and carrying objects over 20 pounds

 

      Shift, holiday and weekend work are required. Overtime and call back may be required.

SELECTION PROCESS
 

• Applicants must submit an on-line Civil Service application and supplemental questionnaire through Snohomish County's NEOGOV site. Snohomish County Job Opportunities
• All interested applicants must also complete an application, personnel history questionnaire and successfully pass the written and physical fitness tests administered by NTNwww.nationaltestingnetwork.com
• Applicant must achieve a passing score of at least 80% on the video section of the written exam. Applicant must also pass the reading and report writing sections and the physical fitness test. The Physical Fitness Test includes: a mile and a half run, a 300m sprint, push-ups and sit-ups (minimum 160 points needed for a passing score).
• Qualified individuals will be invited to participate in an oral board interview to evaluate their experience, education and personal preparation for this position. A passing score of at least 70% is required on this portion of the testing process.
• Veterans' scoring criteria will be granted in accordance with RCW 41.04.
• Applicant's eligibility on the Civil Service eligibility list will be valid for one (1)year.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice

Agency

Snohomish County

Address

3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201.

Phone

(425) 388-3411 

Website

http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553