Sheriff Cadet- Part Time

Salary

$53, $64,493.28 Annually

Location

Snohomish County, WA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2025-SHR-2728-DEC

Department

Sheriff

Division

Sheriff Administration

Opening Date

12/12/2025

Closing Date

12/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description
This is a part-time position. The monthly and annual salary is based on a full-time position.

BASIC FUNCTION

The primary duties of this class are in support of the County's Sheriff's Office law enforcement functions.

Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assists law enforcement personnel and the public, in person and on the telephone, by providing information, answering questions and explaining services.
• Interviews citizens regarding minor criminal complaints; respond to inquiries; provide information to the public on laws and ordinances; assist in resolving problems, make referrals to appropriate agencies as necessary.
• Collect, transport, and document found property.
• Prepare required reports and maintain necessary records.

Statement Of Other Duties

• May help coordinate repairs of equipment or vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certificate. An associate of arts degree or 90 credits of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field is preferred. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW Minimum 18 years of age, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.

Special Requirements
A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, is required prior to appointment.

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.

The purpose of this position is to provide a career progression path for candidates seeking a full time law enforcement career as a fully commissioned officer.

Additional Information

Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of

• basic law enforcement practices and procedures
• English grammar, word usage, spelling and punctuation
• basic computer knowledge of applications and software
• office equipment, procedures and practices
• defensive driving

Ability to

• use discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
• keyboarding skill using various computer applications; minimum 20 net words per minute
• understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people regardless of age, sex, social, economic, cultural or ethnic backgrounds, including hostile, angry and distraught individuals
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, staff of other agencies and the public
• maintain accurate and orderly records and files
• learn, retain, and explain complex procedures and policies
• work independently; be accountable for accuracy of work
• use and care of law enforcement equipment
• operate a motor vehicle; read and use road maps
• use standardized ratio codes and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position in this class typically require daily dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; standing for prolonged periods; work outdoors possibly in inclement weather; operate a motor vehicle on public roads for travel throughout the county; and lifting, moving and carrying objects over 20 pounds.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

01

Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?

• Yes, United States Citizen
• Yes, Legal Permanent Resident
• Yes, DACA Recipient
• None of the above

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

04

Do you understand this is a part-time position?

• Yes

• No

05

The schedule for this position may have varied shifts, which could include occasionally working weekends and/or evenings. Are you willing to accept varied shifts?

• Yes

• No

06

Do you understand that a valid Washington State driver's license, unrestricted except as to vision is required for this position?

• Yes

• No

07

What statement best describes your education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or Related Field
• Associate's Degree in Other Field
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• At least 90 of college level course work including courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
• None of the above

08

If you answered 'none of the above' to question #7, please provide a brief explanation.

09

Which of the following best describes your experience working professionally with the general public in person or by phone to provide information or answer questions?

• No experience to lass than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

10

Briefly describe where you obtained your experience in question #9

11

Which of the following best describes your experience working in an office setting?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

12

Which of the following best describes your experience entering and retrieving data in computer systems?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

13

Which of the following best describes your experience working with very confidential information?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

14

Which of the following best describes the steps you have taken toward a career in law enforcement as a fully commissioned officer?

• Currently enrolled in a criminal justice college program
• Volunteer work with a law enforcement agency
• Intern experience with a law enforcement agency
• Paid work experience in a law enforcement agency
• Paid work experience in a commissioned law enforcement role
• Do not plan to be a law enforcement officer

15

Are you willing to work outside in potentially inclement weather?

• Yes

• No

16

Are you able to read a map or otherwise locate addresses?

• Yes

• No

17

Are you able to lift, move and carry objects weighing over 20 pounds with or without accommodation?

• Yes

• No

18

This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?

• Yes

• No

19

Is all the information you've provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified, and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and/or the position if already hired?

• Yes

• No

Required Question