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Form of workThis is an EXTRA HELP position to assist the Thurston County Sheriff's Office in conducting background investigations. Applicants must meet at least ONE of the following requirements:
Employment Type: Non-Regular Part-Time
- Placement on current employment eligibility list for Deputy Sheriff with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, or
- A certificate of basic law enforcement training from a recognized accredited state training center, or
- A certificate of Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, or
- Federally certified law enforcement officers (e.g. FBI, DEA, Military Police) and certified federal background investigators, or
- A certificate of Reserve Academy completion issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, or
- Proof of a minimum of two hundred forty (240) hours of full-time or reserve law enforcement experience within the preceding eighteen (18) months, sufficient to pass evaluation standards set by the Sheriff's Office.
- Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident with the ability to read, write, and speak the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100.
- Minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment.
- Must hold or obtain valid Washington State Driver's license.
- Must meet Thurston County Civil ServicePre-Employment Screening Standards.
- Must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards and be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation to include a polygraph examination.
- Must meet the current physical standards adopted by the Sheriff's Office.
Contact Person: Wayne Jones, Assistant Chief Examiner (360) 786-5249. Email: civilservice@co.thurston.wa.us.
This position is:
- Limited to 693 hours of work within any fiscal year.
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Limited to 693 hours of work within any fiscal year.
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Application that clearly demonstrates how the applicant meets the required qualifications. Attach any supporting documentation of law enforcement certification and/or experience as proof of qualifications.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County's Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.
