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Deputy Sheriff Careers

Interested in a career as a deputy sheriff in King County? Find out more about entry-level and lateral positions.

King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) offers countless unique assignments that range from school or community-based positions to drug enforcement and bomb disposal. 

Applying to become a KCSO Deputy Sheriff is your first step towards an exciting and rewarding law enforcement career serving your community. 

The 2024 salary range for deputies is $88,669 to $124,155. 

Deputy Sheriff - entry-level

We are currently hiring as positions open up. Entry-level applicants who have not worked in law enforcement before will first need to create an account through Public Safety Testing and complete the testing process. This can take 2 to 4 months depending on several factors:

  • Applicant availability
  • Testing and interview schedules
  • Available vacancies

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Deputy sheriff lateral

We are currently hiring lateral Deputies. 

The process can take anywhere from 2 to 4 months and is often quicker for lateral applicants.

The 2024 salary range for deputies is $88,669 to $124,155.

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