San Juan County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff
Last updated on February 19, 2025
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011
Vacancies: 3
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Transition plan for new LEO written examinations:
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office will continue to use our existing eligibility list until the scores expire during the transition to the new LEO examination. This means that, if you have already completed your written examination and are awaiting next steps, your score will be valid through its expiration date. Candidates who are interested in applying for our agency using the new examination will also have their scores accepted.
Join the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and serve in one of the most unique and breathtaking regions in the Pacific Northwest.
As part of our dedicated team, you’ll experience the unparalleled beauty of island living while making a meaningful impact in a close-knit, supportive community. We are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, professionalism, and service excellence, where your contributions are valued, and your career development is prioritized. At the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, you’ll find competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth—all within an environment that emphasizes work-life balance and the importance of personal well-being. Make a difference where it matters most—join us in protecting and serving the San Juan Islands. We are currently offering a $5,000 hiring bonus for entry-level applicants and a $10,000 hiring bonus for lateral applicants.
Who should apply?
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking dedicated, career-minded law enforcement professionals to join our team and make a meaningful impact in one of the most unique policing environments in the Pacific Northwest. Serving the San Juan Islands means working in small, close-knit communities where relationships and trust are the foundation of effective law enforcement. Our engaged and supportive residents value public safety and collaborate with law enforcement to maintain the high quality of life that defines island living. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly connect with the people you serve and experience the rewards of small-town policing in a breathtaking natural setting, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is the place for you.
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San Juan County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Written Examination |
Yes, required |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
No, not required (may be required later) |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required | Valid Washington State Driver's License | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/30 | ||
| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider all the scores from the same applicant | ||
San Juan 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.
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San Juan County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff
Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
Other San Juan County Sheriff's Office positions
Dispatcher
Corrections Officer/Court Security
COVID-19 UPDATES
5/6/2020 Update:
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.
We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.
4/1/2020 Update:
If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.
FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION
We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.
To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).
You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:
Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test
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