Sheriff Employment
The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Entry Level and Lateral Deputy Sheriff, and Entry Level and Lateral Corrections Officer. Applications are available online, by mail, and at the Lewis County Sheriff's Office located on the 1st floor of the Lewis County Law & Justice Center at 345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA.
When submitting your completed application, please include a $10 testing fee (check or money order payable to the Lewis County Civil Service) and mail to:
- Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Employment Application
345 West Main Street; MS:SHE01
Chehalis, WA 98532
If you have any other questions, please contact the Sheriff’s Office by phone at 360-740-2713 or email the Lewis County Sheriff's Office.
Minimum Qualifications
Deputy and Corrections Officer
- 21 Years of Age
- No Felony Convictions
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License
- United States Citizen
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
- Good Physical Health and Condition
- Other Agency Requirements
Entry Level and Lateral Deputy Sheriff
Brief Summary of Main Duties and Salary Range
Lewis County Deputies perform work under general supervision that involves the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the maintenance of order, and the investigation of crime. This position is generally under the direction of an Operations Patrol Sergeant, but may at times work independently. The hours of work are variable. Salary range is $3945 to $4859, plus incentives for longevity, specialty assignments, and education, and is set by agreement with the agency and the Lewis County Deputies Guild.
The current benefit package includes medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, and overtime compensation. Deputies participate in the Washington State Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Retirement System and may elect to participate in deferred compensation programs.
Entry Deputy Testing
Applications must be received by May 10, 2010, to test in May.
A physical ability test date and time has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Training Room located on the 1st Floor of the Lewis County Law and Justice Center, 345 West Main Street, Chehalis, Washington. Please allow approximately one hour for the physical ability test.
A video test date and time has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Training Room. Please allow approximately two and a half hours for the video test.
Applicants who turn in their application after May 10, 2010, will be notified of the next scheduled testing date/time via telephone.
For physical ability test requirements, visit the Criminal Justice Training Commission website.
Entry Level Application
Lateral Deputy Application
Entry Level and Lateral Corrections Officer
Brief Summary of Main Duties and Salary Range
The Corrections Officer (CO) is responsible for all aspects of inmate care, including feeding, clothing, answering requests, and providing the secure movement of inmates inside and outside the facility. The overall responsibility of the CO is to provide safety and security to those incarcerated, as well as the public. The CO works as part of a team or “squad.” The CO works varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The CO is expected to be available for overtime work. Salary and benefits are dictated by collective bargaining agreements between the agency and the Lewis County Corrections Guild. The salary range is $3224 to $3978.
The current benefit package includes medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, and overtime compensation. CO’s participate in the Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System and may elect to participate in one of two deferred compensation plans.
Entry Corrections Testing
Applications must be received by May 10, 2010, to test in May.
A physical ability test date and time has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Training Room located on the 1st Floor of the Lewis County Law and Justice Center, 345 West Main Street, Chehalis, Washington. Please allow approximately one hour for the physical ability test.
A video test date and time has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Training Room. Please allow approximately two and a half hours for the video test.
Applicants who turn in their application after May 10, 2010, will be notified of the next scheduled testing date/time via telephone.
For physical ability test requirements, visit the Criminal Justice Training Commission website. On the CJTC website, under Directory, click on Corrections. Under Information & Links, click on Fitness Ability Test Standards.
Entry Level Application
Lateral Corrections Application
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Self-Assessment Checklist
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office conducts a thorough investigation on all candidates. The investigation includes some or all of the following: Prior employment references, credit ratings, criminal and driving records, polygraph, psychological evaluation and a medical evaluation.
Some of the reasons why past applicants have not been accepted for employment or why individuals have had their names removed from the eligibility list after a lengthy and time-consuming testing process include the following:
- Deception at any stage of the employment process.
- Poor credit rating, i.e. a habit of not paying bills on time.
- Work history reflecting incompetence, instability, dereliction of duty, or inability to get along with supervisors, co-workers, etc.
- Failure to provide documentation as required for citizenship, education, etc., for the application.
- Close affiliation with known criminals.
- Patterns of misdemeanor criminal activity.
- Felony criminal activity.
- The use of hallucinogenic drugs.
- Alcohol or drug abuse.
- The illegal use of any controlled substance within the last three years; usage prior to three years will be considered case by case and may be grounds for removal from the process.
- Vision, hearing or medical problems that potentially may endanger fellow employees, applicant, and/or citizens in the commission of duties.
- Excessive traffic citations or accidents.
- Traffic citations involving drugs or alcohol.
- DUI citations or accidents.
- Driving with an invalid driver’s license or inability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
The above information is provided to determine whether the applicant will proceed with the examination process.