Deputy Sheriff - Patrol and Corrections

Sheriff's Patrol Deputy

Application procedure: Contact for application information and testing requirements. Applications for sheriff's office patrol or corrections positions will only be accepted by invitation after direct referral has been received by Do not send applications to Skagit County for civil service positions. Employment background disqualifiers include any felony conviction, criminal activity of a felony nature that could result in prosecution, drug usage that would constitute criminal activity of a felony nature, and current habitual drug and/or alcohol abuse.

The following list of actions or events may disqualify an applicant from employment with the Skagit County Sheriff's Office, and will be reviewed on a case by case basis: criminal activity of a felony nature where the statute of limitations has expired, misdemeanor convictions including traffic violations, criminal activity of a misdemeanor nature including traffic violations, and marijuana use within the past two years from the date of application.

Personal History Statement (Download PDF reader) Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form (Download PDF reader) Selection process: will provide Skagit County Civil Service the names of the highest scoring applicants after written and physical agility testing is completed. Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call: View phone number on click.appcast.io. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.