Law Enforcement Officer Position

Lewis County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

 

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Lewis County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

Last updated on December 10, 2024
PST Partner Agency since March 30, 2023

Vacancies: 3

Community Information

Lewis County is situated in southwest Washington with the largest cities of Centralia and Chehalis located in the western part of the county, halfway between Seattle and Portland. Neighboring counties are Thurston to the north, Cowlitz to the south, Pacific to the west, and Yakima to the east. Lewis County offers just about every recreational opportunity imaginable in the Pacific Northwest while being within a reasonable traveling distance to major metropolitan areas, making it a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

For additional community information, visit Discover Lewis County.

Department Information

The Lewis County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is a professional and progressive full-service law enforcement agency for the unincorporated region of Lewis County. The agency is organized into three bureaus: Operations, Corrections, and Services that are overseen by the Sheriff's Administrative Staff. Relative to other Sheriff's Offices in the state, LCSO is an average-sized agency of 100 employees comprised of Deputies, Corrections Deputies, Support Staff, and Administrative Staff. Numerous career opportunities exist, to include specialty positions within the Operations and Corrections Bureaus.

For additional information, visit the Lewis County Sheriff's Office website.  

Job Description

Area Information

County: Lewis
Population: 84,156
# of Staff: 42 Commissioned Deputies (110 employees agencywide)

Hiring Status

Lewis County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff has 3 vacancies.

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST.  Panel interviews are conducted on an as-needed basis.  Vacancies are filled by Civil Service Rule of Five, with the top five candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation and selection as vacancies occur.  

For interested lateral applicants, contact the agency directly for application process - Background Investigator Kevin Dickey, 360-740-1350.  Lateral applications are not submitted through PST.  

Salary Information

Wages are determined by the Deputies Guild Collective Bargaining Agreement 

2024 Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Entry Level):  $6,120 Per Month

2024 Deputy Sheriff:  $6,120 - $7,709 Per Month  

Educational Incentive:  Employees holding an Associate Degree shall be entitled to an additional 3% of their salary each month, Bachelor's Degree an additional 5%, and Master's Degree an additional 7%.   

Benefit Information

Core Benefits Include:   

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance 
  • AD&D 
  • Retirement
  • Long-Term Disability
  • EAP Program 

Additional Benefits: 

  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • Dependent Care Assistance 
  • Supplemental Insurance 
  • Deferred Compensation Program 

Lewis 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) No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s)  
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
College Requirement No
Prior Experience Requirement No
Veterans Preference Points Yes
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year

Contact Information

Lewis County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

345 W. Main Street
Chehalis, WA 98532 Lewis County
360-748-9286

Website


Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)

PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s)


Other Lewis County Sheriff's Office positions

Corrections Deputy