Why you should lateral to the King County Sheriff's Office:
- King County may reimburse travel expenses for up to two trips to Seattle if you are hired (minimum 3 trips required to complete the hiring process)
- Laterals are listed on a separate Civil Service Eligibility List from entry-level hires
- No need to attend the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) if you successfully completed a state-sponsored academy (you must attend a 2-week equivalency academy if from out of state)
- Your take-home patrol car issued to you once you complete field training (not after one-year probation)
- Years of service at your previous agency apply to most specialty unit requirements for application
- Hired at pay level commensurate with your experience
- No jail requirement to fulfill; you start in the field on patrol
- As one of Washington's largest law enforcement agencies, your career opportunities are practically endless
What to expect as a lateral hire to KCSO:
- You must take the initial written & physical tests and follow the same steps as any new hire applicant
- In place of full academy training, you will attend 1-month KCSO orientation training
- Complete the 2-week equivalency at CJTC within your first year of employment
- Field training may be accelerated based on your performance
- You become a member of the LEOFF2 retirement system
Additional Qualifications for Lateral Entry Applicants with Previous Experience:
- Experience as a full time commissioned police officer with at least 12 months of active patrol;
- Successful completion of probation as a commissioned officer with a city, county or state police or sheriff's department;
- Less than a two-year break in service from a former police officer position; and
- Academy training that meets or exceeds the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center's standards.