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LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
345 WEST MAIN STREET
CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON 98532
(360)748-9286
http://www.lewiscountywa.gov/sheriff

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Updated: March 09, 2021

Classification: Corrections Officer - Entry Level

The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring for Entry Level Corrections Deputy. The department will build an on-going eligibility list.

The department requires the completion of the REACT exam as well as the NTN Public Safety Self Assessments (PSSA).

Salary Information: For 2019, base salary range from $3,868 (Step 1) to $4,773 (Step 7), yearly step increase to year seven, education incentive, longevity, and specialty pay depending on assignment. A Lateral applicant will be placed at a salary step commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience.

Benefits Information: For 2019, the Employer contributes $2,087 dollars toward medical, dental, vision plan premiums. Employee pays $109.87. Paid vacation and sick time, eleven paid holidays, VEBA account, deferred comp available.

Contact Information:
Carrie Breen
Administrative Assistant
360-740-2714
carrie.breen@lewiscountywa.gov

Agency Information: The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is a professional and progressive full-service law enforcement agency for the unincorporated region of Lewis County. The agency is organized into three Bureaus: Operations, Corrections, and Services that are overseen by the Sheriff’s Administrative Staff. Relative to other Sheriff’s Offices in the state, LCSO is an average-sized agency of 110 employees comprised of Deputies, Corrections Officers, Support Staff, and Administrative Staff. Numerous career opportunities exist, to include specialty positions within the Operations and Corrections Bureaus.

County Information: Lewis County is situated in southwest Washington with the largest cities of Centralia and Chehalis located in the western part of the county, halfway between Seattle and Portland. Neighboring counties are Thurston to the north, Cowlitz to the south, Pacific to the west and Yakima to the east. Lewis County offers just about every recreational opportunity imaginable in the Pacific Northwest while being within a reasonable distance to major metropolitan areas, making it a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Population: Est. 79,604

Job Requirements

Age: 21

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid WASHINGTON State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: 20/100 uncorrected and correctable to 20/20 in each eye.

Academy Certification: You must successfully pass all testing and examinations which measure ability to perform essential job functions. These tests may include but are not limited to physical agility, oral, skill, polygraph, psychological, medical, and background investigation.

Prior Experience: We will send you to training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Automatic and Potential Disqualifiers:

Automatic Disqualifiers:

Any un-vacated felony convictions(s) as an adult (Over 18 years of age.)
Prejudice or bigotry towards a class of people.
Falsifying official documents or knowingly giving false information.
Intentional deception in the selection process for any law enforcement agency.

Potential Disqualifiers:

Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Convicted of any misdemeanor involving theft, sex offenses, moral turpitude, or violence. Any act of domestic violence.
Incarceration for any reason.
Criminal conduct as an adult.
The applicant’s association with persons having notoriety for involvement in criminal activity.
The commission of any act evidencing unfairness, untruthfulness, cheating, dishonesty, or disrespect for the rights of others.
The commission of acts evidencing recklessness or irresponsibility.
Use of a prostitute.
Adult misdemeanor convictions and/or juvenile felony convictions.
Knowingly involved in the illegal trafficking (sale, transportation for sale or manufacture) of marijuana or any other narcotic or controlled substance.
Ever participated with individuals or groups that were involved in criminal activities.
Multiple traffic infractions (i.e. no liability insurance, no driver’s license or speeding), reckless driving or negligent driving.
Knowingly driving without a valid driver’s license or without vehicle insurance;
DUI (Driving while under the influence) conviction;
Driver’s license suspension or revocation;
Use of hallucinogenic drugs such as mushrooms, PCP, and LSD within three (3) years of application.
Being under the influence of and/or unlawful passion of a controlled substance while working in any safety or security sensitive position.
Knowingly or willingly used any illegal narcotic drug.
Deriving income through the possession, sale or importation of illegal narcotic drug;
Resigning in lieu of termination.
Fired from any law enforcement agency.
Significant non-judicial punishment in the military (i.e. Article 15 or Captains Mast.)
Significant history of disciplinary or corrective action, including being late to work and abuse of unscheduled leave.
Unexplained frequent job turnover.
Negative personal or professional references or dishonorable discharged from the US Armed Forces.
Intentional misrepresentation on an employment applicant.
Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Unresolved credit accounts or items sent to collection agencies.
Financial or fiscal irresponsibility.
History of behavior demonstrating anger control problems.
Pattern of fighting (verbal or physical)
Discriminatory action, including sexual harassment.
Untreated alcohol or substance abuse.

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