Island County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $37.78 - $43.36 Hourly
Location : Whidbey and Camano Islands, WA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 40750009-B
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 01/02/2020
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
This is a full-time, sworn (Commissioned) position within the Criminal Division of the Island County Sheriff's Office which requires a Civil Service Examination.
Read this announcement thoroughly - it contains vital information about the Application and Civil Service Examination process. All notifications regarding this process will be sent to you by email, unless you express a preference otherwise by written notice.
Applicant must have a current Peace Officer Certification in the State of Washington or a state with reciprocity recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (graduation from an approved law enforcement training academy and ability to meet standards prescribed by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for equivalency as set forth in WAC 139-05-21); successful completion of Field Training Program as a fulltime, paid, commissioned officer for a City, County, State, Tribal, or Federal Agency.
Applicant must also be a First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Industrial First Aid Certified, with a valid CPR endorsement, prior to the completion of the one (1) year probationary period.
All applicants must meet minimum qualifications:
- Attainment of the minimum age of 21 years. No maximum age requirement.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Washington State Driver License.
- Be a high school graduate or possess GED certification.
- Be a United States Citizen who can read and write the English language. (RCW 41.14.100)
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Paid vacations, sick leave and holidays. Uniforms and duty gear provided on initial hire and annual clothing allowance. 4 day work week. LEOFF Trust Plan F Retirement.
APPLICATION PROCESS: The application process is designed to determine your eligibility and is part of the Civil Service Examination process.

1. Applicants must complete an Island County Application for Employment powered by NEOGOV as well upload to it the documents listed below in items 2,3, 4 and 5. Have these documents ready prior to submitting your application so that you are able to upload them as Attachments.
2. Applicants must answer the Supplemental Questions.
3. Upload to your NEOGOV application a completed "".
4. Upload to your NEOGOV application a cover letter and a resume, and any other documents you feel support your abilities to perform as a patrol deputy.
5. Upload to your NEOGOV application a completed Personal History Statement (PHS) If you already have a similar document from a previous position, may submit it but you must provide any missing information. This information can be in a separate document but it too must be uploaded to your application.

Your application should contain your complete work history, complete educational history, including courses of study. If applicable, include all military training courses. Copies of certificates from law enforcement training and a basic police academy together with copies of your latest military discharge DD Form 214, if applicable, must accompany your application.
Please include a cover letter and resume. Reference letters from current or previous supervisor, current or former co-worker/peer and personal reference letters should be included with your application packet. Completed application materials including application forms, certificates, cover letter and resume and reference letters will be evaluated as part of the Civil Service Examination process.
All notifications regarding this process will be sent to you by email, unless you express a preference otherwise by written notice. After your application form has been reviewed and accepted, you will be notified, by email, as to when/how the Civil Service examinations will be administered. You must satisfactorily pass the Civil Service Examination(s) in order to be placed on the Lateral Entry Eligibility Register. Incomplete applications will not be considered and you will not be contacted.
CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY REGISTER: The names of qualified candidates resulting from continuous examinations shall be entered on the eligible register. Certifications for appointments shall be made in the same manner as from any eligible register. Names of eligibles from successive examinations in the same program shall be entered on the eligible register for the class at the appropriate places as determined by final grades.
CIVIL SERVICE SELECTION PROCESS: Vacancies are filled by the Civil Service "rule of five" with the top five eligibles forwarded to the appointing authority (Sheriff) for interview and background investigation, as vacancies occur. Applicants given a conditional offer of employment are subject to further processes including polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination and background investigation. 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.
All appointments are subject to successful completion of a one year probationary period as set forth in the Civil Service Rules for Island County Sheriff's Department Section 11.02 or its successor.
If you have questions, please contact Sarah Sandlin.
360-679-7379 - Please leave a message.
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NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
ISLAND COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Duties
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* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Island County does not provide visa sponsorship. *
Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for most eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)
Additional benefits are available to be elected (employee-paid).
Student debt? Working for Island County can provide relief!
Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees. See for more details.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.