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Skagit County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Corrections Deputy

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Skagit County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Corrections Deputy

Last updated on November 18, 2024
PST Partner Agency since March 28, 2012

Vacancies: 6

Important Information

Hiring bonus - one time$10,000 for new deputies and$15,000 for lateral deputies.


Lateral applicants and CJTC certified applicants are accepted for this classification. The written examination is no longer required.  Questions email Skagit County Civil Service Examiner at csexaminer@co.skagit.wa.us.

Community Information

Skagit County is located in the northwest portion of Washington State, USA between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The majestic Cascade Mountains stand to the east, overlooking a fertile valley boasting a variety of agricultural crops. Running through the valley is the powerful Skagit River flowing westward toward the beautiful San Juan Islands. World famous tulip fields blanket the valley in the spring. Flocks of Canadian geese, snow geese and trumpeter swans can be seen here in the winter. Bald eagles soar overhead year round and great blue herons stand along the shorelines.


Additional benefits of working in Skagit County include:

Low cost of living

No Traffic

Abundant outdoor activities

Outlet center

45 minutes from Seattle



For More Information, please visit www.skagitcounty.net

Department Information

The Skagit County Sheriffs Office Corrections Division is an around the clock operation and is responsible for providing safe and secure housing of inmates being held in the custody of the Skagit County Jail. The jail staff are also responsible for inmate movement outside of the jail facility, such as court appearances and medical appointments. Additionally, the jail is responsible for peripheral duties that include Medical Liaison, Jail Billing, Court Security, and Jail Alternatives.

Area Information

County: Skagit
Population: 120,000
# of Staff: 154

Hiring Status

Skagit County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Corrections Deputy has 6 vacancies.

Vacancies: 6

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

 

Salary Information

Current Corrections Salary:

Corrections Deputy Starting $30.05-$39.60 (Top step) per hour

Lateral Corrections Deputy Starting $30.50-$39.60 (Top step) per hour

Incentives are given for retention, education, shift, and premiums. Longevity incentives are paid at years 1 through 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years.

Benefit Information

The Skagit County Sheriffs Office offers extremely competitive salaries and the following benefits: Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Paid Vacation, sick leave and holidays. Education and incentive pay. All uniforms and duty gear provided with no out of pocket costs. PSERS retirement. Paid training. Excellent advancement opportunities.

Skagit County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Corrections Deputy Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination No, not required

Skagit County no longer requires the written examination for lateral or exceptional candidates. Please update your Personal History Statement (PHS) if you haven't already and upload your CJTC certification or equivalent out of state certification/experience approved by the CJTC as an attachment.
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)

LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT)

No, not required (may be required later)

Applicants with a current Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer Certification may be granted a PAT waiver. Others are required to pass the PAT.

Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Must be able to see with or without corrective lens
Basic Corrections Academy Certification Successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Corrections Academy.
Prior Experience Requirement Successfully completed probation as a corrections officer/deputy.

Successfully completed probation as a corrections officer/deputy.

Have no more than a 24-month break in service since the most recent law enforcement/corrections employer.

If corrections experience is from out-of-state the applicant must meet the Criminal Justice Training Commission's requirements Basic corrections academy equivalency certification (WAC 139-10-215).

Skagit County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Corrections Deputy 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
Drug Usage
Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Employment
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Financial
Potential Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed

Contact Information

Skagit County Sheriff's Office - Lateral Corrections Deputy

600 South Third
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Skagit County
360-416-1911

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


Other Skagit County Sheriff's Office positions

Deputy Sheriff
Corrections Deputy
Lateral / BLEA Certified Deputy Sheriff