Thurston County Government
Overview
Deputy Cadet role at Thurston County Government. Salary is $4,548 - $5,537 per month. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN TESTING FOR THIS POSITION. CANDIDATES MUST PASS THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. ALL CANDIDATES WHO PASS THE EXAMINATION WILL BE SCREENED TO ENSURE THEY MEET THE CIVIL SERVICE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STANDARDS. PLEASE REVIEW THOSE STANDARDS HERE: Pre-Employment Screening Standards 250522.pdf General Description
The Deputy Cadet supports professional and commissioned personnel at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, including assisting deputies in non-emergency situations, transporting arrestees to jails, guarding arrestees at medical facilities, writing reports (including found and lost property), and performing special assignments as directed by management. The Deputy Cadet is not a commissioned law enforcement officer and does not carry a firearm. Essential Job Functions
Responds to non-emergency calls for service (e.g., parking complaints, traffic complaints, assisting deputies with collisions requiring traffic control, lost and found property, public service requests, and other calls for service as approved by the on-duty supervisor). Conducts and documents non-emergent and non-criminal investigations following policy and appropriate investigative techniques when there are no suspect information or imminent leads. Provides administrative support to all divisions and staff within the agency. Assists commissioned staff with investigations support (e.g., creating flyers, bulletins). Completes pre-booking process of prisoners as needed for various correctional facilities. Transports prisoners or citizens as requested by the shift supervisor. Works with prisoners at hospitals as required. Assists the Evidence Unit as needed. Assists with abandoned vehicles and processes them for removal as directed. Completes impound reports and assists with traffic-related matters, including removing blocking and non-blocking disabled vehicles. Documents and processes lost and found property. Sets up speed monitoring devices at various locations. Participates in community events and serves as a resource for citizen engagement, including distributing literature and providing education and information to attendees. Testifies in court as required. Prepares, maintains, and updates files, reports, and other records related to assigned duties. Participates in special projects as directed by the Supervisor and responds to citizen questions as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance at the physical workspace. Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. Shift work includes rotating day, swing, and graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. May be exposed to various weather conditions and physical hazards; frequent travel to and from work sites within the geographic region; walking on slopes or uneven terrain; exposure to loud noises; work on busy streets with traffic and moving equipment; potential exposure to emergencies or disaster worksites. May require evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet schedules and respond to emergencies. May require carrying a cellphone or other devices and responding during after-work time or holidays. May involve working alone and exposure to difficult individuals in unsafe environments. Qualifications
Minimum age of 18 years at time of appointment. High school diploma or GED. RCW 41.14.100: must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient with ability to speak, read, and write English. Acceptable scores on a Civil Service examination based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws; county ordinances; and agency policies, procedures, and regulations. Professional standards for business communication, writing, spelling, and grammar. Customer service standards and protocols. Record keeping, records retention, records management, and file maintenance. County roads, geographic locations, and physical addresses. Traffic and safety laws. Skills : Using sound judgment; effective written and verbal communication; operating office equipment and software; researching, organizing and compiling data. Ability To : Complete WA State Patrol Law Access Certification II within the first month; complete First Aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens within six months; complete self-defense training within six months; drive defensively; analyze situations quickly; work independently; operate computers and law enforcement equipment; maintain confidentiality; provide excellent customer service; establish professional relationships; apply basic self-defense and first aid; maintain records and chain of evidence; serve subpoenas; lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Other Position Related Information
Contact Person: Wayne Jones, Chief Examiner, (360) 786-5249. Email: civilservice@co.thurston.wa.us Benefits and Status
Represented by a Union Eligible for benefits. See Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information. Eligible for overtime under FLSA. Items Required For Consideration
Application Veteran’s Scoring Criteria Declaration and supporting documentation (if applicable). Equal Opportunity
Thurston County is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation in the application or selection process, contact Thurston County Human Resources at (360) 786-5498. Relay options available for hearing impairments.
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Deputy Cadet role at Thurston County Government. Salary is $4,548 - $5,537 per month. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN TESTING FOR THIS POSITION. CANDIDATES MUST PASS THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. ALL CANDIDATES WHO PASS THE EXAMINATION WILL BE SCREENED TO ENSURE THEY MEET THE CIVIL SERVICE PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STANDARDS. PLEASE REVIEW THOSE STANDARDS HERE: Pre-Employment Screening Standards 250522.pdf General Description
The Deputy Cadet supports professional and commissioned personnel at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, including assisting deputies in non-emergency situations, transporting arrestees to jails, guarding arrestees at medical facilities, writing reports (including found and lost property), and performing special assignments as directed by management. The Deputy Cadet is not a commissioned law enforcement officer and does not carry a firearm. Essential Job Functions
Responds to non-emergency calls for service (e.g., parking complaints, traffic complaints, assisting deputies with collisions requiring traffic control, lost and found property, public service requests, and other calls for service as approved by the on-duty supervisor). Conducts and documents non-emergent and non-criminal investigations following policy and appropriate investigative techniques when there are no suspect information or imminent leads. Provides administrative support to all divisions and staff within the agency. Assists commissioned staff with investigations support (e.g., creating flyers, bulletins). Completes pre-booking process of prisoners as needed for various correctional facilities. Transports prisoners or citizens as requested by the shift supervisor. Works with prisoners at hospitals as required. Assists the Evidence Unit as needed. Assists with abandoned vehicles and processes them for removal as directed. Completes impound reports and assists with traffic-related matters, including removing blocking and non-blocking disabled vehicles. Documents and processes lost and found property. Sets up speed monitoring devices at various locations. Participates in community events and serves as a resource for citizen engagement, including distributing literature and providing education and information to attendees. Testifies in court as required. Prepares, maintains, and updates files, reports, and other records related to assigned duties. Participates in special projects as directed by the Supervisor and responds to citizen questions as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance at the physical workspace. Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. Shift work includes rotating day, swing, and graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. May be exposed to various weather conditions and physical hazards; frequent travel to and from work sites within the geographic region; walking on slopes or uneven terrain; exposure to loud noises; work on busy streets with traffic and moving equipment; potential exposure to emergencies or disaster worksites. May require evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet schedules and respond to emergencies. May require carrying a cellphone or other devices and responding during after-work time or holidays. May involve working alone and exposure to difficult individuals in unsafe environments. Qualifications
Minimum age of 18 years at time of appointment. High school diploma or GED. RCW 41.14.100: must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient with ability to speak, read, and write English. Acceptable scores on a Civil Service examination based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws; county ordinances; and agency policies, procedures, and regulations. Professional standards for business communication, writing, spelling, and grammar. Customer service standards and protocols. Record keeping, records retention, records management, and file maintenance. County roads, geographic locations, and physical addresses. Traffic and safety laws. Skills : Using sound judgment; effective written and verbal communication; operating office equipment and software; researching, organizing and compiling data. Ability To : Complete WA State Patrol Law Access Certification II within the first month; complete First Aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens within six months; complete self-defense training within six months; drive defensively; analyze situations quickly; work independently; operate computers and law enforcement equipment; maintain confidentiality; provide excellent customer service; establish professional relationships; apply basic self-defense and first aid; maintain records and chain of evidence; serve subpoenas; lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Other Position Related Information
Contact Person: Wayne Jones, Chief Examiner, (360) 786-5249. Email: civilservice@co.thurston.wa.us Benefits and Status
Represented by a Union Eligible for benefits. See Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information. Eligible for overtime under FLSA. Items Required For Consideration
Application Veteran’s Scoring Criteria Declaration and supporting documentation (if applicable). Equal Opportunity
Thurston County is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation in the application or selection process, contact Thurston County Human Resources at (360) 786-5498. Relay options available for hearing impairments.
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