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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.
The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) offers countless assignments in additional to patrol ranging from helicopter pilot to school resource officer.
Appling to become a KCSO Deputy Sheriff is your first step towards an exciting and rewarding law enforcement career serving your community.
The 2025 salary range for deputies is $92,215 to $129,121.
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.
$25,000 hiring bonus now in effect.
The 2025 salary range for deputies is $92,215 to $129,121.
The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) offers countless assignments in additional to patrol ranging from helicopter pilot to school resource officer.
Appling to become a KCSO Deputy Sheriff is your first step towards an exciting and rewarding law enforcement career serving your community.
The 2025 salary range for deputies is $92,215 to $129,121.