Salary, Benefits, and Other Rewards
Salary
The 2010 salary range for deputies is $57,185 - $80,071 annually based on a 5-step system. These are the base rates for which premiums for education, longevity, and specialty assignments are awarded. Cost of living increases are made annually, and are currently negotiated at a flat rate of 5%.
- Competitive wages, including special and duty pays
- Paid academy training
- Educational incentives for degrees held
- Longevity premiums for years of service
- Paid holidays
- Vacation days
- Sick leave
- Take-home car assigned upon completion of training (laterals); upon completion of probabtion (entry-level)
- Self-paced training program
- Years of law enforcement experience count toward eligibility for most specialty units for lateral hires
Benefits
- Medical insurance for you and the eligible family members you enroll
- Vision insurance for you and the eligible family members you enroll
- Dental insurance for you and the eligible family members you enroll
- Basic life insurance for you and the eligible family members you enroll
- Basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for you
You may purchase additional/enhanced life insurance for yourself. Employees also can participate in flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses. Other King County employee benefits include the home ownership, Making Life easier, and mildly ill child care programs. Learn more...
Uniform and Equipment
King County provides all uniforms and equipment, as well as a car per officer program.
Retirement
As a King County Deputy, you become part of the Washington State Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Retirement System. You will be part of the group known as LEOFF 2.
As a county employee, you also have the option to participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which is a voluntary retirement savings plan.